With a Republican majority in the House, and over repeated veto threats and demands that workers’ tips be offset, I increased the state minimum wage without taking tip money.
To support American manufacturing and union workers, I made Minnesota the only state in the country to require that American flags sold in the state, as well as uniforms and safety equipment required for public employees, must be made in USA
Taking a cue from former DFL Governor Rudy Perpich, I tried to reinstate successful legislation (Minnesota Emergency Employment Program) from his to help small businesses hire unemployed workers desperate for jobs, but the Governor refused to go along
To protect workers from “outsourcing,” I authored legislation requiring companies to give at least a 90 day notice before shipping American jobs overseas
To increase the likelihood that mining or manufacturing closures are temporary, I passed a requirement that facilities be maintained for two years to allow for sale or reopening, which has helped save thousands of jobs over the years
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