Eric Greitens on Jobs

Right to work: Allow workers to opt out of joining a union

"The states that have passed [right-to-work laws] in the last few years have shown unemployment drop considerably," said the bill's lead sponsor. Union groups plan to use a ballot measure to reverse the new law.

Legislative outcome: Passed House 100-59-3; passed Senate 21-12-1 on Jan. 26; signed by Gov. Greitens on Feb. 6

Right to Work instead of Project Labor Agreements

The people have sent us a message: We must do everything in our power to put people back to work in good, high-paying jobs. That's why we must join 27 other states and sign Right to Work. That's why we must do away with expensive Project Labor Agreements that drive up the costs of construction and slow down important projects in our communities.

We must repeal our state's version of the Davis-Bacon act, which drives up the cost of important construction work that needs to get done. It hurts rural workers. It sets back rural families. We will eliminate these ineffective and outdated laws. And we will tap into the ingenuity and hard work of Missourians, because Missourians are ready to work.