Colorado § 29-5-208 - Obligation to negotiate in good faith.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 29-5-208 — Obligation to negotiate in good faith., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-5-208. Obligation to negotiate in good faith.
The public employer and the exclusive representative, through appropriate officials or their representatives, have the authority and the duty to bargain collectively in good faith. The obligation to bargain in good faith does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or make a concession. The obligation to bargain in good faith requires, upon request, the exchange of information possibly relevant to the terms and conditions of employment of the firefighters or the interpretation or application of the terms of any collective bargaining agreement.
Source: L. 2013: Entire part added, (SB 13-025), ch. 408, p. 2406, § 1, effective June 5.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 29-5-208 ("Obligation to negotiate in good faith.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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