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Is winning a union election enough? In Colorado, the answer is no. On today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we dive into two distinct battles where the rules of the game are being rigged against working people—from the statehouse in Denver to the cockpit of the world's largest airlines.

Andy Jacob, Chief of Staff for SEIU Local 105, joins us to pull back the curtain on Colorado’s Labor Peace Act. Despite a Democratic trifecta, Colorado's union density sits at a staggering 5.9%. Jacob explains:

• Why Colorado workers are forced to win a second election with a nearly impossible 75 percent threshold just to collect dues.

• The reality of the Worker Protection Act and why Gov. Jared Polis continues to stand in the way.

• How the "donor class" is creating a rift in the Democratic Party’s pro-labor rhetoric.

Retired IAM Union International President Tom Buffenbarger sounds the alarm on two national crises:

• The Lake City Strike: Why IAM Local 778 members are striking against Olin Corporation while producing ammunition for active military operations.

• The Airline Merger Threat: The devastating math behind a potential United-American Airlines merger, which could eliminate 25 percent of jobs and put half of all U.S. flights under one corporate roof.

• The Spirit Bailout: Why a $500 million federal "fix" might be a recipe for another industry collapse.