FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Contact: Hannah Edwards
hannah@mojwj.org
Kansas City – Missouri Jobs with Justice released the following statement after corporate interest groups, lost their bid at the Missouri Supreme Court to repeal Proposition A:
Today, workers won. Missouri workers and businesses from across the state banded together to fight against the disingenuous petition brought to the Missouri Supreme Court by special interest groups and trade associations trying to undermine the results from our citizen-led initiative to increase the minimum wage and guarantee paid sick leave. Now, it’s time for politicians in Jefferson City to follow the will of the people and stop these attacks on Proposition A.
Workers will begin to accrue paid sick leave starting this Thursday, May 1st. Jobs with Justice has set up a website, www.moworkersrights.org where workers and business owners can ask questions about compliance with the law.
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More About Missouri Jobs with Justice:
Missouri Jobs with Justice is a coalition of community, labor, faith-based, and student groups and individuals working to build power through direct action and strong relationships rooted in justice, equity, and solidarity. An organization of, by and for working people, we hope to build a Missouri where all people can lead safe and healthy lives. In addition to our local and state partners, we are proud to be affiliated with national Jobs with Justice as well as People’s Action. Companion 501(c)(4) organization Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action builds Missouri’s worker justice movement through workplace campaigns, ballot initiatives, and other community fights.