State of Missouri Archives: on Jobs
Angelica Earl:
Unions protect workers
We need protections to ensure that corporations do not put their employees at risk of physical harm, starvation, homelessness, and death.
Unions have been at the forefront of these protections causing them to be the subject of attack in an effort to break unions up and leave the employees vulnerable. They are an integral part of the American Dream.
Source: 2018 Missouri Senatorial website AngelicaForMissouri.com
Sep 15, 2017
Angelica Earl:
Raise minimum wage
We also need to discuss the federal minimum wage. For decades we have been fed the same line, "If wages go up then costs go up." This is, simply put, propaganda.
Costs are going up even without raising wages. Wages need to be increased to offset the effects of the rise in the cost for goods and services. I stand with raising the federal minimum wage. Our people are worth it.
Source: 2018 Missouri Senatorial website AngelicaForMissouri.com
Sep 15, 2017
Austin Petersen:
Cut regulations for more jobs
It's time to radically reduce excessive and harmful regulations that inhibit economic growth and the creation of new jobs. The more roadblocks you put in the way of entrepreneurs, the fewer jobs will be created.
The more hoops you make people jump through, the more time they'll spend jumping through them instead of creating a better product, thinking of new and innovative ways to get their product to market, or hiring that next employee.
Source: 2018 Missouri Senatorial website AustinPetersen.com
Oct 1, 2017
Bob Holden:
Invest in life sciences to apply farm products
I want to link the scientist with the farmer through our Department of Agriculture. Life science possibilities can provide new opportunities for our next generation of family farmers. Our potential for new foods and new uses for food products are endless
through life science research. At the same time, the life sciences will strengthen our economy through the high wage jobs and industry growth they create. The return on our investment in life science health research is more than 15 to 1.
Source: 2001 State of the State speech in Missouri House Chambers
Jan 30, 2001
Chris Koster:
Right-to-work is an attack on working people
"Right-to-work" is an attack on working people ["Right-to-work" means a union cannot require membership in the union in order to work at a particular company]. Instead of driving businesses away with extremism and division,
our legislature should be trying to create new jobs for ALL of Missouri's working families. "Right-to-work" isn't just an attack on working men and women, it's an attack on the long-held values of our state.
Source: Facebook post on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Apr 24, 2016
Claire McCaskill:
Opposed MO ballot initiative on Right to Work
Q: Support "Right to Work" laws, which make union dues optional?Josh Hawley (R): Yes.
Claire McCaskill (D): No. Opposed MO ballot initiative.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Missouri Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Claire McCaskill:
Increase minimum wage to $12 by 2023
Q: Support Missouri minimum wage initiative?Josh Hawley (R): Hasn't made up mind. "Worried it may actually result in lost jobs."
Claire McCaskill (D): Supports MO initiative to raise to $12/hour by 2023.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Missouri Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Eric Greitens:
Right to Work instead of Project Labor Agreements
Since 2009, the country has had 10% private sector job growth. If we had grown just as fast as the rest of the country since `09, we would have 120,000 more jobs in Missouri today. Instead, we've fallen behind.The people have sent us a message:
We must do everything in our power to put people back to work in good, high-paying jobs. That's why we must join 27 other states and sign Right to Work. That's why we must do away with expensive Project Labor Agreements that drive up the costs
of construction and slow down important projects in our communities.
We must repeal our state's version of the Davis-Bacon act, which drives up the cost of important construction work that needs to get done. It hurts rural workers.
It sets back rural families. We will eliminate these ineffective and outdated laws. And we will tap into the ingenuity and hard work of Missourians, because Missourians are ready to work.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Missouri Legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Eric Greitens:
Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation. But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign
trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Union groups plan to use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-3; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: The Hill on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 2, 2017
Jay Nixon:
Blocked "right-to-work" laws; enforce union organizing
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation. But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign
trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Though the GOP has controlled the state legislature for years,
efforts to pass right-to-work legislation were thwarted by former Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat who vetoed several versions.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-3; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: The Hill on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 2, 2017
Jim Neely:
Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor.
Union groups plan to use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; State Rep. Jim Neely voted YES; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 2, 2017
Josh Hawley:
Support Right to Work: make union dues optional
Q: Support "Right to Work" laws, which make union dues optional?Josh Hawley (R): Yes.
Claire McCaskill (D): No. Opposed MO ballot initiative.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Missouri Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Josh Hawley:
Minimum wage increase may result in lost jobs
Q: Support Missouri minimum wage initiative?Josh Hawley (R): Hasn't made up mind. "Worried it may actually result in lost jobs."
Claire McCaskill (D): Supports MO initiative to raise to $12/hour by 2023.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Missouri Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Mike Parson:
Low unemployment rate now, but new skills needed to move up
Parson sat down with a KSHB-41 Action News reporter to talk about issues that matter to people living in the "Show Me" state.On Jobs: Parson: "We have the lowest unemployment rate that Missouri has seen in a couple decades.
Interesting fact is on a federal level, food stamps recipients are down 2.2 million and that is a good sign. Now all we need them to do is to have the skills to move up in the workforce, to get that quality job and stand on their own two feet."
Source: KSHB Kansas City 41 on 2018 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Jul 3, 2018
Mike Parson:
Fast Track: scholarships for technical training
Governor Parson announced $22 million towards a new scholarship program called Fast Track, which will allow Missourians to receive training in high-demand areas largely taught at our community colleges, technical schools, colleges, and universities.
The Governor also announced $10 million towards a new fund known as Missouri One Start, which is an increase and consolidation of the
Missouri Works program, aimed at assisting new and existing businesses with upgrading their workers' skills to build out their workforce needs. Further, he announced $16 million for the creation of
Missouri Excels, a program for Missouri Higher Education Institutions to develop and expand employer-driven education, training programs, and initiatives to increase career readiness.
Source: Press release on 2019 Missouri State of the State address
Jan 16, 2019
Mike Parson:
Backs right to work laws
Q: Support "right- to-work" laws, eliminating unions' ability to mandate dues for workers they represent?Mike Parson: Yes. As governor, backed "right-to-work" ballot measure. When it failed, had his staff explore feasibility of similar county-level
laws.
Nicole Galloway: No. By rejecting "right-to-work" legislation at the ballot box, Missouri has proved labor "is a force to be reckoned with." "I'll always have the back of" working people.
Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Nov 3, 2020
Mike Parson:
Does not support raising minimum wage "at this time"
Q: Support raising state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023?Mike Parson: No. Did not support Proposition B and says he does not support raising minimum wage "at this time." [Prop B would raise the minimum wage to
$8.60/hour now, and phase in increases to $12/hour in 2023].
Nicole Galloway: Yes. Supported Proposition B, which will raise state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023. "Every worker deserves a living wage."
Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Nov 3, 2020
Mike Parson:
Cutting off federal unemployment benefits the right call
And when we had an all time high of 385,000 individuals on unemployment, we knew we had to take action and solve this problem.
Missouri was one of the first in the nation to cutoff federal unemployment benefits.and today, only 21,000 are drawing benefits. This was the right call and the right thing to do.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature
Jan 19, 2022
Nicole Galloway:
Endorsed by AFL-CIO: always has the backs of workers
The Missouri AFL-CIO formally endorsed Galloway for governor, "Nicole Galloway comes from a union family and has always had the backs of workers." "I'm running to put Jefferson City back on the side of working families," Galloway said in a
statement. "As governor, I'll end the attacks on organized labor and worker freedom. I am encouraged that the Missouri AFL-CIO will have my back in this campaign.
Source: St. Louis American on 2020 Missouri Governor endorsements
Dec 4, 2019
Nicole Galloway:
Every worker deserves a living wage
Q: Support raising state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023?Nicole Galloway: Yes. Supported Proposition B, which will raise state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023. "Every worker deserves a living wage."
Mike Parson: No. Did not support Proposition B and says he does not support raising minimum wage "at this time."
Source: CampusElect survey on 2020 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Nov 3, 2020
Scott Sifton:
Opposed "right-to-work" laws; enforce union organizing
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; State Sen. Scott Sifton voted NO; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Jan 26, 2017
Scott Sifton:
Eliminate workplace discrimination, raise the minimum wage
Sifton detailed a wide range of priorities, including:- Eliminating workplace discrimination.
- Dismantling systemic racism.
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Ending the prison industrial complex.
- Making higher education more affordable.
- Raising the minimum wage.
- And fighting for women's right to choose.
Source: The Columbia Missourian on 2022 Missouri Senate race
Apr 9, 2021
Mike Parson:
Investing $3M to expand apprenticeship opportunities
We are investing $3 million dollars in Apprenticeship Missouri to expand apprenticeship opportunities with a focus on IT, public health, education, and public safety, among others. These programs are a great way for Missourians to learn a new skill and
earn a good-paying job?right out of high school. Thanks to this program, we are happy to report that we were able to achieve our goal of creating 20,000 new apprenticeships THREE years ahead of schedule.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature
Jan 18, 2023
Lucas Kunce:
Corrupt pols attack workers with "Right-to-Work" schemes
While our state has been getting stripped for parts, corrupt politicians like Josh Hawley have been attacking workers with schemes like "Right-to-Work" and fighting to block wage increases for
Missouri families--all to enrich multinational corporations and mega-donors who bankroll their campaigns.
Source: 2024 Missouri Senate campaign website LucasKunce.com
Apr 6, 2023
Bill Eigel:
Defund all government DEI-based positions and programs
These so called DEI training programs and positions are based on a lie. The lie is that by defining and treating people differently based on their sex, race, or religion, we can somehow expect better outcomes in terms of performance, morale, and
government efficiency. Only in the most woke, liberal, leftist and Marxist visions of America would this make any kind of sense. Therefore, as Governor, I would immediately defund all DEI-based positions and programs across Missouri government.
Source: 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website BillEigel.com
May 24, 2023
Bill Eigel:
Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Union groups plan to
use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; State Sen. Eigel voted YES; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 20, 2017
Jay Ashcroft:
Diversity job posting is left-wing workplace indoctrination
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft tweeted that a job posting for a "diversity, inclusion and belonging leader" within the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources was an example of "left-wing indoctrination in the workplace" and the wrong use of taxpayer dollars. "It's time to end 'woke' in government," Ashcroft wrote.
Source: Missouri Independent on 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Mar 27, 2023
Jay Ashcroft:
Against diversity, equity and inclusion in state government
Ashcroft is among the loudest critics of diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, and he doubled down on that criticism. "Any department head that thinks that we need to judge people by the color of their
skin and validate whether people are good or bad based on the color of their skin, where they were born or who their parents are, should not be working in the state of Missouri," he said.
Source: Missouri Independent on 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Apr 6, 2023
Mike Kehoe:
Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation. But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign
trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Union groups plan to use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 100-59-3; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; State Sen. Mike Kehoe voted YES; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: The Hill on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 2, 2017
Crystal Quade:
Opposed "right-to-work" laws; enforce union organizing
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the so-called
right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; State Rep. Crystal Quade voted NO; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 2, 2017
Crystal Quade:
Knows impact of minimum wage jobs from personal experience
The fact that many Missourians work 40 to 60 hour work weeks and yet still struggle financially is appalling. Growing up with a mother who waited tables, and through her own experience working minimum wage jobs in college,
Crystal understands the troubling financial implications of Missouri's current minimum wage. She stood with Missourians and Raise Up Missouri's push for a minimum wage increase in 2018.
Source: 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial race press release "Enshrine"
Sep 1, 2023
Dave Schatz:
Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com:Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Union groups plan to
use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; State Sen. Dave Schatz voted YES; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 20, 2017
Bill Eigel:
Regulate minimum wage by free market
Q: ECONOMY: What is your position on the minimum wage?A: The government should not force business to increase the minimum wage; it should be regulated by the free market.
Q: Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
A: Strongly Agree
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial race
Aug 8, 2024
Karla May:
Opposed "right-to-work" laws; enforce union organizing
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com: Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions.
Greitens signed the so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; State Rep. Karla May voted NO; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 2, 2017
Bob Onder:
Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union
Coverage of SB19 by TheHill.com:Gov. Eric Greitens (R) signed legislation that will allow workers to opt out of joining a union, the latest victory for business groups in their nationwide war with labor unions. Greitens signed the
so-called right-to-work bill at an abandoned warehouse in Springfield. Labor groups protested at the state capitol last week, after the Republican-led state legislature passed right-to-work legislation.
But Greitens kept his promise made on the campaign trail to sign the bill into law."The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Union groups plan to
use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 100-59-1 on Feb/2/17; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; State Sen. Bob Onder voted YES; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6
Source: TheHill.com on Missouri legislative voting records for SB19
Feb 20, 2017
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