Minnesota: Since when does Representative Drazkowski care about what's best for workers?

Representative Steve Drazkowski has introduced Right to Work Legislation into the Minnesota legislature.

Representative Drazkowski has not only repeatedly voted against raising the minimum wage, he also voted against legislation that would allocate $4.9 million to the University of Minnesota to research the health issues of taconite workers on the Iron Range. The Iron Range has been an integral part of Minnesota’s economy, and ensuring the health of those who work there is a way of ensuring the health of our communities, altogether. Fortunately Drazkowski’s vote was in the minority, and legislation passed by a 2 – 1 margin. As of May 2010 the University of Minnesota had tested 1,200 taconite workers and 800 spouses for Mesothelioma.

He also voted against legislation that would move to penalize insurance companies that denied health benefits to Minnesotans despite having no “reasonable basis".

Ensuring a healthy work environment, standing up for family-supporting wages, and guaranteeing that Minnesotans are not denied care by their health insurance company are all areas where Representative Drazkowski has failed to stand with us. This leaves me with little confidence that his so-called “Right to Work” bill is in our best interests either.