DIA Workers Go On Strike + Restaurants Require Vaccination Proof

Hey, fellow Denverites! Amber Fisher here ... I'm back with your Saturday copy of the Denver Daily. We'll take a look at a local DIA strike, a new winter weather forecast for our city, and more local vaccine requirements.

First, today's weather:

Sunny throughout the day, so enjoy those fall colors with a backdrop of blue! You can expect a high of 70 and a low of 46.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Janitors went on strike Friday at Denver International Airport — they say $17 isn't a living wage in Denver, and that they have been risking their lives to come to work during the pandemic. The strike comes amid a new contract between Flagship Facility Services and the workers' union, SEIU Local 105. Flagship agreed to start negotiations Saturday and the employees agreed to go back to work. (CBS Denver)
2. AccuWeather says the return of a La Niña cycle could affect how much snow Denver receives and the severity of the polar vortex. Specific, long-term weather predictions can help with planning outdoor activities best suited for the cooler temps. To help you plan ahead, the private weather company AccuWeather has released its 2021 winter weather forecast. (Denver Patch)
3. After requiring employees to be vaccinated, the Bonanno Concepts group will now require patrons to show proof of vaccination. The restaurant group includes some of our city's most popular eateries and concepts, such as Luca, Milk Market and Green Russel. (CBS Denver)
4. Residents of multiple states, including Colorado, will soon be required to dial all 10 digits to make local calls within their area codes after the Federal Communications Commission adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line. (Denver Patch)
5. The Denver District Attorney's Office is shining a light on domestic violence – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the office has teamed up with other local agencies to educate the public on warning signs and prevention. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in the Denver area:

• Gather family and friends for Make-A-Wish Colorado’s 5th annual Walk For Wishes. (8:30 a.m.)
• The 8th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest is an award-winning event that features a lineup of 140 juried fine artists and craftsmen. (9 a.m.)
• The Cider Days festival is set to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. (10 a.m.)
• Heaven Creamery is celebrating its RiNo Grand Opening with 500+ flavors in rotation. (1 p.m.)
• The Race Through America Virtual Race Series continues! Race through Colorado in a 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1 or 26.2 - Participate from home! (9 a.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Botanic Gardens: "The colors of autumn are starting to show while most summer flowers are still looking good at the Gardens' York St. location. The best of both seasons." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "Did you know that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner? Domestic violence is a serious issue ..." (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re revisiting the story of local artist Beto Mojardin who went from living on the streets to bringing international designers to Latin Fashion Week Colorado." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "#BroncosCountry! This season’s 'Fight Like A Bronco' campaign remains focused on supporting American Cancer Society CO and increasing access to cancer screenings in our community. 100 percent of T-shirt proceeds benefit American Cancer Society." (Facebook)
• Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: "Stuck in traffic? Took the wrong detour? Have somewhere you need to be? Driving doesn’t need to be a hassle, that’s why our friends at @ColoradoDOT created the all new #COtrip app! Download it today from the Apple or Google Play stores ..." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

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