Thom Tillis on Jobs

Co-sponsored National Right to Work Act

Thom Tillis: Yes. Co-sponsored National Right to Work Act. As state speaker of the House, vowed to keep North Carolina "the least unionized state in the United States."

Cal Cunningham: Mixed. Endorsed by major unions. Calls for a "living wage" and defending workplace protections. In 2014 endorsed state's unique "right-to-work laws."

Opposes federal minimum wage; but let states decide

On the minimum wage, Brannon said a federal standard is unconstitutional. Tillis responded: "If there's going to be a minimum wage, it's a decision that needs to be made by the states--not the federal government."

Anti-livable income, according to AFA survey.

The AFA inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'It is the government's responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income'? Self-description: (American Family Association helps produce iVoterGuides): `Grounded in God; rooted in research`; they `thoroughly investigate candidates`; when they cannot `evaluate with confidence, they receive an `Insufficient` rating` (& we exclude)

Let ex-cons apply freely, according to CC survey.

The Christian Coalition inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, `Eliminate Barriers to Housing and Employment for Those Who Have Successfully Completed their Sentence?`

[Ed.: `Ban the Box` refers to a checkbox that applicants must check when applying for jobs or housing, indicating whether they have an arrest record or a felony conviction.] Self-description by Christian Coalition of America: "These guides help give voters a clear understanding of where candidates stand on important pro-family issues" for all Senate and Presidential candidates.