Last week, I wrote an article about attempts by unions and pro labor groups in Missouri to stop the implementation of a right to work law in the state (that was set to go into effect on August 28th). These opponents of right to work in the state had collected more than 300,000 signatures in an effort to get the measure on the ballot next November. (Although readers might recall that "only" 100,000 signatures were required to place the matter before voters...although as I noted, it is always a good idea to get more signatures than necessary in case some are excluded for any given reason).
Shortly after the signatures were delivered to the Missouri Secretary of State's office last Friday, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's spokeswoman Maura Browning said that the right to work law was essentially suspended. Assuming enough of the signatures are found to be valid, voters will have the opportunity to rule on the future of right to work in Missouri.
As noted last week, this is just the beginning of the fight. I would expect an increase in attention (and $$$) in the coming months ahead. Stay tuned.
For additional information: http://www.kmov.com/story/36168314/unions-deliver-signatures-to-block-right-to-work-in-missouri
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