Terry McAuliffe on Jobs Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair

Everyone should have access to paid sick days

Vetoed ban of prevailing wage on public works projects

Analysis by Progress Virginia: Requiring employers to pay their employees the prevailing wage guarantees firms will compete for public works contracts on the basis of the skills and acumen they bring to the table. Otherwise, firms would be more likely to compete by trying to pay their labor force as low a wage as they can get away with.

Veto message : This legislation attempts to lower wages and impedes future labor agreements. Virginia's efforts should be focused on increasing wages, rather than placing artificial restrictions on their future earning potential.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 67-32-1 on Feb/10/15; Passed Senate 21-18-1 on Feb/24/15; Vetoed by Governor Terry McAuliffe on Mar/27/15.

Workforce development package: apprenticeships and training

I am introducing a bipartisan workforce development package that increases state funding for workforce programs, devotes greater state attention to apprenticeships and training in much-needed areas, and increases accountability and transparency for the millions of taxpayer dollars spent on a broken system. By streamlining our efforts and reducing redundancies, we can get students the skills they need to succeed while being better stewards of taxpayer dollars.