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| Intro: | A packed committee room made their opinions known on a measure regarding unions' negotiating ability. |
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Wrap: A contentious House committee hearing was stuffed Tuesday with union members, lobbyists, and businessmen.
State Treasurer Eric Schmitt said there are a few reasons why businesses do not move to Missouri.
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| Description: I can tell you that without exception, being a right to work state is at the top of the list. | |
Union leaders said their organizations benefit all workers through higher wages and healthcare benefits.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
| Intro: | A standing-room only committee hearing took over three hours to present all testimony for and against union negotiating rights. |
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Wrap: Some workers argued fiercely against a measure to limit unions' ability to collect fees from non-members.
Representative Doug Beck, a thirty-year union member and Democrat, said union fees provide substantial benefits.
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| Run Time: | 00:04 |
| Description: Unions fight for everybody. | |
Republicans argued that right to work would not force anyone to support an organization they oppose.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
| Intro: | [For Wednesday] Union negotiating rights are moving quickly through the Missouri House and will be discussed again today. |
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Wrap: After a Tuesday hearing took over three hours, a House committee will decide what version of a right to work measure will be up for passage.
Republican Representative Rick Brattin said right to work would protect employees from paying an organization they do not agree with.
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| Description: I believe that is absolutely against everything that embodies what America is, what freedom is. | |
Democrats said the measure would take away unions' ability to negotiate for all employees to boost benefits and wages.
Reporting from the state Captiol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.