-Ayn Rand
This month's issue will focus on a bill introduced as SB-1. This so called "Right-to-Work" legislation will greatly diminish the tax base of Missouri. With the state looking at huge budget shortfalls and deep cuts in programs and service, SB-1 legislation will not help Missouri. The average worker in a Right-to-Work state makes $5,538 a year less than workers in Free-Bargaining states. Lower wages reduces consumer spending which has the opposite effect of building business in the state.
Right-to-Work states have median household incomes that are $6,184 less than in Free-Bargaining states. 28.3% of Right-to-Work states are in low wage occupations, defined as less than the amount needed to bring a family of four above the poverty line.
Right-to-Work state residents are more likely to be uninsured by 3.2% and the number of uninsured rose faster than in Free-Bargaining states.
Right-to-Work states on average spend $2,671 less per pupil for elementary and secondary education than Free-Bargaining states. With less resources available for education, it will make Missouri less attractive to companies looking to relocate to Missouri.
Bottom line, SB-1 is not good for the state and will reduce the overall revenue. We need more jobs and businesses in Missouri but SB-1 is not the answer.
I have received some more information on Right-to-Work last night. I know you might be thinking on what you can do to help. I urge you to call or send your Representative a e-mail tell them that you do not want them to support this bill. Here is the links that has their phone number and email address House of Representative and Senate. Please take the time and tell your Representative how you feel about this bill and thank you for your time.
Information Provided: Monthly newsletter from the Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trade
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