Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
TL;DR
The Denver City Council approved a new collective bargaining ordinance for city employees, expanding their rights and negotiation abilities. They also approved a legal assistance benefit plan for city employees across various departments, which will provide additional support for municipal workers.
Key Decisions
- Collective Bargaining Rights Ordinance Passed
- Legal Assistance Benefit Plan Contract with ARAG North America Approved
Agenda
- Attendance
- Action Items
- 25-1556 A bill for an ordinance concerning implementation of the collective bargaining rights for certain city employees and in connection therewith amending chapter 18 of the Code An ordinance implementing and clarifying collective bargaining rights for certain city employees. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.BillAction: approved for filing Passed
A motion offered by Council member Gonzales-Gutierrez, duly seconded by Council member Flynn, that Council Bill 25-1556 be approved for filing, carried by the following vote:
- Consent Items
- 25-1526 A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and ARAG North America, Inc. to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for all enrolled Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire and Police employees and families. Approves a contract between the City and County of Denver and ARAG North America, Inc. for $2,400,00.00 with an end date of 12-30-2030 to administer a legal assistance benefit plan for all enrolled Denver civilian, Sheriff, Fire and Police employees and families, citywide (CSAHR-202580176). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-24-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-21-2025.ResolutionAction: approved by consent
Council Resolution 25-1526 was approved by consent.