The Issues: Workers Rights

Last legislative session saw one of the most vigorously anti-worker sessions in our state since the 1980s Ashcroft Administration. Because our leaders in Jefferson City passed legislation for mega corporate campaign contributors, workers and small businesses lost out. It is now much harder for workers to have their voices heard when sick or injured. It is now extremely difficult for workers to have their fair day in court, because of Court Reform that prevents our Judicial Branch from providing a fair playing field between those that represent hard working class Missourians and well paid corporate attorneys.

I believe in an optimistic view of workers here in Missouri. I believe that workers work to feed their family and not just for hopes of suing their bosses. I believe workers should be paid a living wage that allows for our communities and economy to benefit, while also being given good health benefits that take care of those they care for in times of emergency. I also believe that we should focus tax credits for those businesses and small businesses that create jobs here in Missouri that pay living wages and good benefits. Giving handouts to CEOs that don’t live in this state or to wealthy lobbyist interests is not what we need in government. We must shift the focus back to the hard working class Missourians and businesses that care about providing good jobs to help our communities.