Indiana: Who is Representative Torr fighting for?

Representative Torr is the sponsor of Right to Work Legislation in Indiana.

Who was Representative Torr fighting for four years ago when he Torr voted against legislation that would require businesses to give employees 60 days notice prior to closing or mass layoff. That same year he voted against legislation that would raise the state minimum wage to $7.50. Fortunately, Representative Torr lost those votes by a margin of 51 to 49 and 71 to 29.

Who was he fighting for three years ago he voted against legislation that would impose penalties on companies that knowingly employ undocumented workers. He lost that vote in the House of Representatives by a margin of 66 – 33.

Two years ago Representative Torr voted against legislation that required contractors and subcontractors employ 90% of their labor from within Indiana if they are to be considered for public works projects. The legislation also stipulated that these contractors should, when possible, purchase products they need for their projects (concrete, steel, etc.) from in-state companies. He lost that vote by a margin of 88 – 11.

These are just a few instances where Representative Torr voted against an overwhelming majority in the state legislature in opposition of legislation that would directly benefit Indiana’s working families.