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Missouri Digital News
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Mo. Digital News
Missouri Digital News
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Mo. Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
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Mo. Digital News
Missouri Digital News
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Missouri Digital News
| Intro: | The Missouri Senate approved abolishing mandatory union fees. |
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| RunTime: | 0:27 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: After the Senate gave its approval, Republican Senator Dan Brown called right to work a necessity to bring jobs to the state.
| Actuality: | BROWN.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:04 |
| Description: It's kind of something we have to do for survival in the marketplace. | |
Democratic Senator Gina Walsh said the measure is government overreach by interfering in union and business affairs.
The bill's been fast-tracked by the General Assembly's Republican leaders and Republican governor.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe
| Intro: | A Democratic Senator said the Senate-approved right to work measure would hurt the livelihood of Missouri workers. |
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| RunTime: | 0:30 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap:
| Actuality: | WALSH2.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:08 |
| Description: The fact is out there when my wage as a union worker goes down so does your wage as a non-union worker go down. | |
Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh also said the measure is government overreach into union and business affairs.
Republican Senator Dan Brown, the bill's sponsor, said the measure will make Missouri more business-friendly.
The Republican General Assembly and governor have fast-tracked the measure this session.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe
| Intro: | A union-connected Missouri state senator said curtailing union rights was inevitable. |
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| RunTime: | 0:25 |
| OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap:
| Actuality: | WALSH1.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:03 |
| Description: Why would you filibuster something that's a foregone conclusion? | |
St. Louis County Senator Gina Walsh also said the measure will decrease wages for both union and non-union members.
Rolla Senator Dan Brown, the bill's sponsor, said becoming a right to work state is crucial for attracting business.
The measure has been fast tracked by the Republican General Assembly and governor.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.