Commentary: Denver City Council vote on Monday was a victim for the working class.
, an anti-wage theft bill designed to help workers reclaim stolen wages and punish Denver businesses that commit wage theft violations.
Though under-discussed, wage theft is a very common problem facing Denverites. Council’s research found up to 68 percent of low-wage, metro-area workers suffered at least one pay-related violation in the typical workweek. It is no surprise that wages are most often stolen from disadvantaged communities, predominantly immigrants, women and workers of color.
But perhaps most important, this bill institutes “up the chain” accountability, enabling workers to reclaim their wages from whichever business in the hiring chain is available to pay. During the testimonies shared at Denver City Council, it was evident this is one of the most important facets of the bill, especially for the carpenters, construction workers and other manual laborers who were in attendance.
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