While testifying against HB 1001, NFIB State Director Michael Smith outlines how the majority of small business owners abide by the law, and go out of their way to pay their employees before themselves.
Demanding Project Labor Agreements shuts out competition, raises costs
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NFIB research shows Optimism Index fell 2.3 points to 102.8 in January. Eighteen percent of small business owners reported inflation as their top concern, down two points from December and matching labor quality as the top issue.
“Eliminating customized employer-provided benefits in exchange for an overly broad and loosely defined state-run mandate will force our small business owners to make difficult decisions, like raising their prices, cutting positions, or worse, closing their doors for good.”
Lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 5, which would disrupt the balance struck between employers, employees, and labor unions.
Discusses small business priorities, including tax reform, Prop A, and more with Wake Up Mid Missouri.
Despite answering “Hell no. No, no, no, no, no.” when asked by the media if she was considering tax increases, Governor Maura Healey refiled legislation allowing municipalities to increase local option taxes on meals, occupancy, and vehicles.
“State government shouldn’t pick sides in labor disputes, and small business owners and other state taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for employees who choose to be out of work on strike.”
Unfilled job openings pose persistent challenge for small businesses, especially in construction and transportation.
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