2022 MD Governor's race: on Jobs
Ashwani Jain:
Expand access to collective bargaining & union rights
One of the key tenets of building up our state's workers is protecting and expanding access to collective bargaining and union rights. Not only do collective bargaining rights help ensure our workers have a seat at the table
when it comes to ensuring safe working conditions, access to healthcare, and living wages, but they make companies places where employees want to work allowing employees to stick around longer and be more productive.
I strongly oppose "Right To Work" and "At-Will" policies.I will push for more training and development programs targeted for veterans,
LGBTQ workers, workers of color, women, those with a disability, and currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to ensure that all Marylanders are given ample opportunities to find successful careers.
Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race
May 14, 2021
Ashwani Jain:
Create the nation's first Guaranteed Jobs Program
I will make Maryland the first state in the nation to fulfill this promise: If you are unemployed and need a job--you will be guaranteed one. By having our state government serve as an employer of last resort, we can ensure
all unemployed residents in our state have the opportunity to access a decent job with living wages, safe working conditions, healthcare and union protections.
Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race
May 14, 2021
Doug Gansler:
Raising the minimum wage is a racial justice issue
Raise the minimum wage: Black Marylanders are more likely to work in jobs that pay the minimum wage. That means raising the minimum wage is a racial justice issue.
With costs rising throughout the country, we must make sure we're keeping up.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com
Dec 29, 2021
Peter Franchot:
Create 100,000 family supporting jobs in 100 weeks
The Franchot administration will create 100,000 family supporting jobs in 100 weeks through - targeted investment in productive infrastructure projects,
- the creation of a statewide jobs training program in partnership with the private sector
and unions, and
- the dramatic improvement of the operating environment for small businesses via more efficient government services, streamlined and coordinated regulation, and better access to capital.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website TK.com
Jul 19, 2021
Rushern Baker:
Make Maryland the nation's Black Business Startup Capital
Recovery is an opportunity to create a state where everyone can benefit from a thriving and competitive economy. We want to deliberately invest in the people and infrastructure of underserved communities;
eliminate discriminatory practices in lending; ensure equal access to grants; and make Maryland the Black Business Startup Capital of the Nation.
Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website RushernBaker.com
Jun 24, 2022
Wes Moore:
Raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023
Support working families by raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023, strengthening
Maryland's childcare and early childhood education systems, implementing a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program in Maryland, and leveraging new federal transportation funds to connect people with new opportunities.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com
Jul 24, 2022
Wes Moore:
Protect and expand the right of workers to join unions
The North Star of the Moore-Miller administration will be to ensure that all working people have access to good jobs and the power to determine their wages and working conditions.
Wes and Aruna are committed to protecting and expanding the right of workers to join unions and bargain collectively; this way expanding work, wages, and wealth for every family in Maryland, with a commitment to equity.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com
Jul 24, 2022
Wes Moore:
Ensure equal pay for women, remove salary history in hiring
Ensure equal pay for women by exploring policies requiring companies to disclose demographics on gender, race and salary bands; and removing salary history from the interview process.
Establish a Women in STEM focus across all levels of education and invest in job training and credentialing programs to drive women into high-demand, high-paying STEM jobs.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com
Jul 24, 2022
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