Unions plan to turn in 300K signatures, likely putting Missouris right-to-work law in limbo

[pstokely]

Source: St Louis Public Radio

It appears that Missouri labor groups will be able to block the state’s new right-to-work law from taking effect Aug. 28.

They’ve collected more than 300,000 notarized signatures in the fight to force a statewide vote over the law in November 2018, state AFL-CIO president Mike Louis and other union leaders say. That’s more than three times the number needed.

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has said the law can’t be enforced if it’s clear union leaders turn in at least 100,000 certified signatures. Louis told supporters at a rally this week that the signatures will be submitted on Aug. 18.

“It really is humbling to know what you’ve accomplished will go down in the history books,’’ Louis said, emphasizing that the coalition has collected enough signatures in each of the state’s eight congressional districts even though they only needed to do so in six.

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[Clarity2]

1. Awesome!

I think people maybe are starting to realize we need unions even MORE in this lawless Trump government that doesn't intend to protect workers rights.

These right to work laws shouldn't even be holding up in a court of law. Don't know much about the court system, but someone should take it to the federal level. If you take pay & benefits negotiated by a union, you should be required to pay dues.

[logosoco]

2. This is good to hear

Ever since the 80s, everywhere i look are "Right To Work is a Rip Off" stickers. I live in a working class community now and well over half the pick ups have them.

How we ever end up with Republican leaders is beyond me.

[MichMan]

3. Non members are prohibted from bargaining for themselves

The same laws that require unions to represent all workers whether they are members or not, also prohibits individuals that opt out from bargaining directly for themselves. I don't believe many unions are in a hurry to change that anytime soon.