We held a public action in Westminster where renters made demands of their corporate landlord, Inspire, and invited them to respond. They didn't show up. Our communities and renters need open communication and safe, stable, and affordable homes.

We know there's a lot going on, and sometimes it's easier to just doomscroll. But we really want to know what's going on in YOUR life. That's right, you. Take 3 minutes to share the issues that impact your life at https://bit.ly/3UNbMzC today.

Last week, UNE members flew to Washington, DC to tell their stories and push back against the life-threatening federal budget cuts. 14 members from across the country were arrested while demanding no cuts to critical housing programs. If they try to cut us out of the budget, we will disrupt them.

Listen as UNE member and small landlord Bev talks about her responsibility as a landlord and the importance of renters protections. When renters and small landlords work hand in hand, we can create communities that value each of us, instead of a world where corporate profit is the only priority.

Earlier this week, UNE members joined @popdemoc.bsky.social in DC. While there, members met with representatives from Colorado, told their stories, and made clear what drastic cuts to housing programs would mean for their communities.

They want: 🚫 411k families evicted 🚫 Elders in unsafe homes 🚫 Disabled folks pushed into the militarized streets All to line billionaire landlord wallets + fund ICE and private prisons Join us to say NO TO HOUSING CUTS! #StopCutsToHousing #StopCutsToHUD

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Check out the Westminster Window's newest article all about UNE members' display of force last week where they made demands of city leaders and the greedy corporate landlords of Westminster. Read more at https://bit.ly/4ncDgvj

Yesterday, UNE leaders and members joined neighbors and allies to shed light on the unsafe living conditions in rental housing in Westminster and the lack of sufficient enforcement mechanisms at the city level. When our communities stand together, we put our people power on full display.

When we deep canvass, we're building a multiracial voting base to help build a better future for our families and our communities. Head to https://unecolorado.org/our-work/deep-canvassing/ to join us on September 20th.

📢 Community Resource Westminster renters, this is YOUR chance to take action! Join @unecolorado.bsky.social on Sept. 3, 6 to 7:30 pm at The MAC. Come together, hear from City Council, and demand corporate landlords fix rent + living conditions. 📌 More details here: bit.ly/UNE-RentersT...

We know there’s a lot happening that affects our health, safety, and housing — not only in Colorado, but across the nation. UNE is part of a national movement working to ensure our Colorado federal delegation TRULY represents us.  Head to https://bit.ly/3UNbMzC today to make your voice heard.

A few things about us: 1. We love love.  2. We love fully funded communities, people power, and elected officials that truly represent us.  3. We DON'T love when greedy corporations put profits over people and tear our communities apart.

Right now, our state legislators are meeting for a special session. For UNE member Erika, this is an opportunity for our state government to do something about the rent-setting algorithms corporate landlords are using to hike up her rent at astronomical levels.

Race, place, and wealth are being manipulated to divide our communities here in Colorado. Together, our communities are more powerful than their divisive tactics. Head to https://unecolorado.org/join today to stay up to date with our work.

We're not going to stop telling the stories of powerful renters and talking about the importance of renter protections and keeping greedy corporate landlords in check. And we won't stop sending our friends all our videos, either.

Right now, our legislators are heading into a special legislative session where they will have to cut an additional $1.2 billion because of the deficit created by the cruel federal budget. And what do we get in return? Tax cuts for the top 0.1%.

Billionaires and corporations love to avoid paying their fair share of taxes, hoarding wealth while the rest of us struggle every day. When everyone pays their fair share, we all get well-funded schools, clean roads, and truly affordable housing. #colorado #copolitics #rent #landlords #coleg #taxes

Listen as UNE Executive Director Carmen Medrano explains our current fight and the importance of organizing for a better tomorrow. When our communities work together, no billionaire can buy that kind of power. #colorado #community #copolitics #rent #landlords #coleg #bigbeautifulbill

Volunteering to deep canvass always makes us happy. Head to https://unecolorado.org/our-work/deep-canvassing/ to join us on August 9th and August 23rd. We can't wait to see you at our next deep canvass to take down TABOR and help build a better future.

Giant corporations love to keep our rents high and our living conditions in disrepair, which leaves us with no time to even think about our dream dates. But when our communities come together, we have the power to take on those greedy corporate landlords and put power back in the hands of renters.

Listen as UNE member Genesis explains the impact that the recent federal budget bill will have on her family's lives. This bill will strip thousands like Genesis here in Colorado of Medicaid, Medicare, and other critical services, pushing families into unthinkable situations.

When families stay rooted in communities, neighborhoods flourish, local economies grow, and democracy strengthens. A new report details the growing movement for rent control, the forces standing in the way, and how we can create stable, thriving communities for all. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/homesfutures

Last week, @fairshareamerica.bsky.social stopped in our backyard on their journey to speak out against the wealthy few's big ugly bill. UNE members Genesis and Tony shared their own experiences and explained how this bill will affect their lives. Share your story today: https://bit.ly/3Sq9iGj

Right now, Commerce City is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment. For UNE members, protecting renters and keeping people in their homes should be one of the main priorities for Commerce City. That's why we'll be showing up to these Town Halls, and we want you to come out and join us!

Right now, billionaires pay the same percentage in state income taxes as the rest of us. Once everyone pays their fair share, we can all benefit from well-funded schools, clean roads, and truly affordable housing.

For the richest one percent, this "big, beautiful bill" means that they will gain an extra $72,000 off their taxes. For the rest of us, it means no more access to Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP. That math doesn't seem right, does it? #ProtectMedicaid

Our volunteers are knocking on doors every other week, and you could join them! We can't wait to see you at our next deep canvass to take down TABOR and help build a better future. Learn more at https://unecolorado.org/our-work/deep-canvassing/

Here's what cutting Medicaid means: 👷 12,000 Colorado jobs could be lost 🏥 Rural Colorado hospitals could close  🩺 Over 120,000 Coloradans like Genesis could lose healthcare, raising their costs Tell the Senate to #ProtectMedicaid at https://bit.ly/3Sq9iGj or the link in bio.

We all belong here, and no matter what we look like we deserve access to programs like FAMLI to care for our families, without wondering if the information we provide will be used against us. We won’t be divided. We choose to stand together. #coleg #Polis

Today we celebrate and honor the resistance, power building, and leadership of Black people in social movements in the US. From these movements and leaders we have learned that when our communities are rooted in history and centered on power, we win. Happy Juneteenth Colorado!

Last month, hard-working Coloradans got SB 25-20 passed through our state legislature, cementing more renter protections in state law. When our elected officials choose the right side and our government works for everyone, we can truly thrive.

Gabe Evans voted for a disastrous budget proposal. For UNE members like Connie, this bill would be devastating. “3 years ago I suffered a massive unexpected stroke. I feel like the stress and shame of all that debt would've killed me if I hadn’t had Medicaid.” https://bit.ly/3Sq9iGj

We have the right to use community services and assemble in peace, without fear of retaliation, detainment, or unjust deportation. From LA to Colorado, billionaire-backed politicians are attacking our families, our freedoms, and our futures. We won’t be divided. We choose to stand together.

It's actually not fine. $500 billion in cuts to Medicare and another $700 in cuts to Medicaid would severely hurt our communities, all to put more money into the pockets of billionaires and corporations. Head to https://bit.ly/3Sq9iGj to tell Gabe Evans how much his vote hurt our people.

We all belong here, and no matter what we look like we deserve access to programs like FAMLI to care for our families, without wondering if the information we provide will be used against us. We won’t be divided. We choose to stand together. #coleg #Polis

Our Policy Analyst will learn, grow, and create important systemic change alongside UNE members. Check out our new job posting to learn more about your next opportunity! Head to https://unecolorado.org/job-opportunities

Billionaires who don't care about us are leveraging government and putting their own greed ahead of hard-working families. Gabe Evans is cutting billions from services that our communities need, just to put a bit more into the pockets of his billionaire pals. Head to https://bit.ly/3Sq9iGj

Our communities needed their Governor to stand with them, not with greedy corporations. Governor Polis had a solution on his desk with HB 25-1004, and chose to veto it instead of providing much-needed relief and stability to hard-working Colorado families. #coleg

Right now, corporate landlords are using complicated algorithms to jack up our rents. But we don’t need an algorithm to see that saving renters money is a good idea. Tell Governor Polis to sign HB 25-1004 at https://secure.everyaction.com/8KZ_LqhLQ0OWxzfHH4FhrQ2

Right now, Governor Polis has the opportunity to save renters hundreds of dollars a year by signing HB 25-1004. Tell him today just how much that would mean to you and your community at https://secure.everyaction.com/8KZ_LqhLQ0OWxzfHH4FhrQ2

Last week, Gov. Polis vetoed the Worker Protection Act, siding with corporations and billionaires over working families. The WPA would have helped to create stronger, more stable, and better paid communities across our state. When workers are protected, our communities thrive. #coleg

A neighborhood isn’t just where we live, it’s the people around us that make it home. Right now, those people are threatened by corporations that only prioritize profits. Tell Gov Polis to stand with us and sign HB25-1004 today https://secure.everyaction.com/8KZ_LqhLQ0OWxzfHH4FhrQ2

Right now in Denver alone renters are essentially paying for a 13th month of rent. HB 25-1004 will ban those price-fixing algorithms used by corporate landlords. Tell the Governor to sign this bill at https://secure.everyaction.com/8KZ_LqhLQ0OWxzfHH4FhrQ2

Corporate landlords really just won't leave us alone. They ask for more money from renters without making any improvements to living conditions or addressing renters' issues in their homes. It's time to put power into the hands of renters, not greedy corporate landlords who only care about profit.

That's right, HB 25-1004 is headed to the Governor's desk! Now as always, our governor needs to stand with hard-working Coloradans, and not with corporate greed. Encourage Governor Polis to sign this bill and stand with our communities at https://secure.everyaction.com/8KZ_LqhLQ0OWxzfHH4FhrQ2

Our taxes are doing quite a bit of heavy lifting. We can't buy fully funded schools, well kept roads, or affordable housing at the store, so we rely on taxes to help our government supply the services we need.

It's Friday! This weekend, we'll be thinking of all of the workers who came together yesterday to celebrate May Day. When organized workers come together and exercise their power, our communities win.

You read that right! Nearly 20% of Colorado apartments are controlled by just a few private equity firms like Greystar and Blackstone. And in the Denver area, that number soars to over 25%. Our communities need landlords that hold up their end of the bargain, not huge corporations from out of state.

Our communities win when corporate landlords lose the power to unreasonably raise prices. Earlier this week, HB 25-1090 was officially signed into law by Governor Jared Polis! Everyone should be able to look at a lease and know exactly how much they are being asked to pay. #coleg

@govofco will soon see the most pro-union piece of labor law in a century (Worker Protection Act). When workers win, our communities are stronger, better paid, and more powerful. Right now, he's leaning veto. Call him & tell him to sign✍️ this bill @ 303-866-2885 #coleg