Dan McKee on Jobs

	Dan McKee on Jobs

Jobs in the life science sector are good-paying jobs

For over a decade, Rhode Island leaders have talked about how Massachusetts is a leader in life science and that Rhode Island could be as well. Jobs in the life science sector are good-paying jobs usually commanding six figures. We want these jobs in Rhode Island to help raise per capita income. To grow the talent pipeline and solidify Rhode Island as a life science leader, my budget will propose building a new life science school at the University of Rhode Island through a bond referendum. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the R.I. legislature , Jan 17, 2024

Increasing wages in various underpaid fields is long overdue

[On minimum wage during COVID]: Make the labor market more equitable. Increasing wages in various underpaid fields is long overdue. In 2021, Governor McKee signed the Fight for 15 into law. However, childcare workers, nursing home staff, and tipped workers are severely underpaid. There must be a target focus on these workforce fields, specifically in lieu of the recent trend of workers leaving their jobs (now known as "The Great Resignation"). Source: Governor press release "Rhode Island 2030" , Oct 15, 2021

Enacted pay equity regardless of gender or ethnicity

[On pay inequity]: "I'm proud to support women's health and equity. Today, Rhode Island is closing a number of discriminatory gaps and eliminating a collection of practices that have unfairly impacted women for generations," said McKee. The first bill ensures pay equity for all employees, regardless of gender or ethnicity. Source: WUN blog on 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race , Aug 4, 2021

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