Initiative 300 Campaign

The Initiative 300 Campaign (I-300) started in Denver, CO. It is an initiative by low-wage restaurant workers, daycare workers, and eldercare workers for paid sick days. Much of the campaign money against the initiative came in from out of state sources. The $600 billion restaurant industry, along with 5 high powered national lobby and pressure groups, opposed the campaign. I-300 represents over 150 local community organizations from the public health, business, education, faith, civil rights, and economic justice communities. The initiative began May 9, 2011, and is ongoing. This November, Denver voters rejected the bill to mandate all city employees receive paid sick leave.