Eric Holcomb on Jobs

Pass pregnancy accommodations bill for women on the job

This is why I've come back to the legislature again to ask them to make Indiana the 31st state to pass a pregnancy accommodations bill. Many employers already do this on their own. So, let's get this done for the well-being and security of Indiana's current and future working mothers.

Mandated teachers be informed of non-union options

Eric Holcomb: Yes. Touted faster union job growth in Indiana than in Illinois, which is a non-right-to-work state. (Claim supported and opposed.) Signed into law bill mandating that teachers be informed of non-union options.

Woody Myers: No. As governor, would repeal the state's right-to-work legislation and use executive orders to support worker unions.

When minimum wage is raised, cost is passed to consumers

Eric Holcomb: No. Would rather create livable-wage opportunities. "When people start to raise the minimum wage that cost is just passed on to the consumer."

Woody Myers: Yes. "A fair minimum wage is fundamental to a fair social/economic system. Will support legislation that increases the state's minimum wage."

Five pillars: 21st century workforce is magnet for jobs

• ONE: Cultivate a strong and diverse economy to ensure that Indiana remains a magnet for jobs
• TWO: Fund a long-term roads and bridges plan that takes the greatest advantage of our location
• THREE: Develop a 21st century skilled and ready workforce
• FOUR: Attack the drug epidemic, and
• FIVE: Provide great government service at a great value to taxpayers.