[Winona Online Democracy] Since the State of Maryland proposed and passed legislation to mandate companies with over 10,000 employees in their state with a mandate to spend 8% for healthcare and now the Minnesota unions are now proposing similar types of mandates should the State set the example with their own programs?
Should Minnesota require all companies, cities or counties accepting grants for tourism etc. require not only the living wage formula, for their community, be the minimum amount paid but mandate that all entities who request and receive state grants or contracts also pay a minimum of 8% of the gross wages for the healthcare of any worker regardless of the number of employees or if they come from the private or public sectors? The other question it raises is why all retail, tourism, manufacturing, service, government shouldn't and construction employers regardless of size be subject to the same rules and will this result in higher prices or lower wages? Paul Double _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
