Collective Bargaining can Reduce Turnover and Improve Public Services in Colorado

Colorado has struggled with public sector employee turnover, reducing the quality of government services, and costing taxpayers more than $10,000 per exiting worker. Colorado's labor- management partnerships have improved not worker retention, largely because compensation issues are not permitted in partnership discussions, and state agencies are not required to participate. This report details how collective bargaining for pay, benefits, and working conditions can reduce turnover, save taxpayers money, and improve services.