KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Union members are canvassing across Kansas City ahead
of a battleground vote over a Missouri right-to-work law.
The Kansas City Star reports that We Are Missouri campaigners are asking
residents to repeal the state’s right-to-work law during Tuesday’s primary. The
union-backed political action committee is fighting against a coalition of three
PACs, including Missourians for Freedom to Work.
The issue will appear on the ballot under Proposition A. Voters will decide
whether to repeal or uphold the policy passed by state lawmakers and signed by
then-Gov. Eric Greitens last year. Labor groups petitioned to put the law to a
vote.
Supporters of the law say it gives workers the freedom to choose whether to
support the union at their workplace. Union-backed opponents say the policy
lowers wages and weakens unions.
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