Issue Position: Worker's Rights

Issue Position

Supporting Missouri Workers

My grandfather was a proud union member who understood the value of hard work and took pride in his ability to provide for his large family. With 13 kids (not a typo!), his union membership allowed him to put food on the table and ensure his wife and children had access to health care.

It may be a cliché, but I believe that a rising tide lifts all boats. And as a business owner myself, I believe companies must pay workers a fair, living wage and allow them to organize and advocate for themselves because it paves the way for those workers, their families and their communities to truly succeed.

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In 2018, Missouri voters overwhelmingly blocked a right-to-work law that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature in 2017--but the fight is far from over because two years later, the legislature is still controlled by Republicans and they're working harder than ever to get their way.

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Workers across the state deserve the dignity of earning a living wage and the ability to retain their collective bargaining rights. Fighting alongside hardworking Missourians is truly an honor, and I'm proud to support union members in District 14 and across our state.

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