Colorado Revised Statutes Title 29. Government Local § 29-33-102. Legislative declaration

(1) The general assembly hereby declares that public employees are the backbone of the state and ensure that Coloradans have access to strong public services. However, because public employees are exempt from protections afforded by the “National Labor Relations Act” and the “Colorado Labor Peace Act”, when they speak out on issues in their workplace or come together with their coworkers to improve their working conditions, they can be disciplined and terminated. The general assembly further declares that public employees should have the following rights and should be protected from retaliation, including discipline or termination, if they choose to exercise these rights: