💸 Healthcare costs are already out of control. We need Congress to lower them, not raise them by taking away Affordable Care Act credits that help 22 million people afford coverage.

The GOP created this #HealthcareHeist, and they can end the shutdown now by fixing their mistake.

This isn't just about numbers. A shrinking workforce makes it harder to sustain programs like Social Security and Medicare. Immigration strengthens Colorado's communities and our economy. We all benefit when everyone has the chance to contribute. 🌎
(8/8)

GDP = hours worked × productivity.
If the labor force shrinks, so does GDP growth.
Without healthy, sustained immigration, the U.S. — and states like Colorado — can’t maintain the growth that funds schools, infrastructure, and vital public services.
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Roughly 75–80% of immigrants are between ages 20 and 64 — the core of our workforce.

Meanwhile, the U.S.-born population in that same age range is forecast to shrink every year for the next decade.
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The Congressional Budget Office projects U.S. labor force growth of just 0.5% per year through 2035.

By then, immigration will make up 100% of total population growth—and more than 100% after 2031.
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Participation rates for adults aged 24–54 are near record highs—people are working!

The challenge isn’t about motivation; it’s about demographics. There are simply fewer working-age people today, especially in rural areas and mountain towns across Colorado.
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Historically, our economic growth has come from labor force growth. Between 1948–2007, it surged thanks to:

🍼 The Baby Boom
👩🏼 👩🏾 Women entering the workforce
🌍 Steady immigration

Since 2007, the slowdown has come mainly from population aging.
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Across the country — and here in Colorado — our workforce is aging fast.

Over the next decade, the number of Coloradans aged 65+ is projected to rise by nearly 30%. That’s great news for longevity, but it means fewer working-age adults powering our economy.
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Striking workers are standing up for dignity and respect—while losing pay to do it.

💪 If you're able, chip in to the hardship fund and help cover lost wages.

Every dollar counts. 💵 #UnionStrong #Solidarity
👉 my.cheddarup.com/c/hardship-f... #UnionStrong #FairContractNow #copolitics

These are essential workers—caregivers, breadwinners, neighbors. CFI proudly stands with UFCW members and urges Albertsons to come to the table.

Tell Brad Street: brad.street@albertsons.com — and CC UFCW in your support letter!

Workers are demanding fair wages, safe staffing, and protection for the health and retirement benefits they’ve earned. But instead of bargaining in good faith, Safeway/Albertsons is threatening cuts and delays.

This is unacceptable.