Tuesday, February 7, 2012

A Call for Action on Pending Legislation

The Working Kansans Alliance (www.wokingkansans.com/take-action/) is calling for action on the following legislative bills. Check out the website, read about the legislation, contact your representatives and let them hear from you. It is important. You can help protect workers and their families.The voice of the faith community is needed. Your voice will make a difference. Votes will be taken soon so there is no time to lose. Thank you.

HB2515 the "Competitive Protection Act" would prohibit the use of protected labor agreements in Kansas and outsource jobs.

HB2531 changes the composition and selection process for the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board judges and Employment Review Board members. Currently there is a balanced process with equal representation from labor and business. The proposed change enlarges the nominating committee from 2 to 7 members with 5 coming from business and two from labor. Keep the balance which has been in place since 1993.

HB2130 would prohibit the use of union dues deductions for political activities, effectively silencing the voice of labor. The Chair of the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee refused to bring the bill up for a hearing in the committee. This bill, and a similar bill, HB 2581, are in the House.

HB 2592 would prohibit any unit of local government to enact ordinances, programs or eco devo projects which require employers to pay prevailing wages or offer paid leave or benefits other than those required by the state.

SB 352 changes the Employment Security Law which governs unemployment compensation. Workers would be ineligible for unemployment insurance unless they were part of a direct lay off.

SB 355 deletes language in the Wage Payment Act that requires the Secretary of Labor to appeal wage payment decisions on behalf of the employee if the payment is under $10,000.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thank you for your comment. We welcome your respectful participation in our blog community.