Missouri Chamber of Commerce in Favor of Right to Work Legislation
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce in Favor of Right to Work Legislation

Date: November 9, 2010
By: Ben Wagner
State Capitol Bureau

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The Chamber of Commerce president says "right to work" legislation could improve business opportunities throughout the state. Ben Wagner has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: Right to work legislation could give Missouri workers the choice whether or not to join a union.

Chamber of Commerce president Dan Mehan says the state could attract more business opportunities if legislation passes.

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Description: "The fact that 70-percent of Missouri and economic opportunity are on our borders, we do compete with those neighboring states. It's generally seen as a more business-friendly environment if those states decide to go "right to work."

Mehan said "right to work" legislation has more potential to pass now that Republicans have a supermajority in the Senate.

From the state capitol, I'm Ben Wagner.

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Missouri's Chamber of Commerce says the state is at a loss without certain labor legislation. Ben Wagner has more from Jefferson City.
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Wrap: Missouri's "Right to Work" issue is likely to be a key issue in the upcoming legislative session.

The legislation would allow Missouri employees the right to work at a facility without being a member of a union.

Chamber of Commerce President Dan Mehan says Missouri is at a disadvantage without the "right to work" option.

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Description: "If you're a right to work state, you've got a factor that Missouri doesn't have. So, is it a deciding factor? It could be in some instances. We've seen a lot of development go on in states especially in the Southeast and South and one of the reasons is the right to work environment."

Each state that borders Missouri, with the exception of Kentucky and Illinois are right to work states.

From the state capitol, I'm Ben Wagner.