AW timoirwm "mml i Minnesota 2010 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire meme am uw,s _s I will support the principle that all workers, in both the public and private sectors. are entitled to form a union and bargain collectively in an environment free of interference, intimidation, or reprisals; - I will publicly support workers who are forming unions by reaffirming the importance of unions to our communities: - I will support workers' efforts to organize by issuing public statements, attending rallies supporting organizing, and sponsoring public forums; - I will provide an effective voice for the working families in our state and work to increase the visibility of working families' issues and the union movement within the state legislature as well as oppose anti-labor legislation: - I will actively promote a progressive working families' agenda in our state legislature by supporting issues including but not limited to: cn Quality, affordable health care for all High-quality public education for our children i Living wages that can support families Job safety and health protections A sound retirement system that includes pensions and private SavingS Corporate responsibility to protect worker's compensation, unemployment insurance and prevailing wages Fair trade policies that benefit rather than harm working families here and abroad Legislative District Held/Sought: Date! Name (print): Minnesota 2010 Legislative Candidate-Questionnaire - Special Election maxim lostnoumi HIGH SCHL APR 8 QUIUI ben 2 a_ Why are you seeking Minnesota AFL-C10 endorsement? 725 br4,r"f0/ Cl Zh; - what is our party affiliation, ii ny? ia aa? Are you seeking the endorsement of, or have you been endorsed by, your political party? YES N0 what issue(s) do you think will be critical for voters in your legislative district in this election? - 1 ci UT ko cribe our strategy for winning the November 2010 General Election es by outlining your Campaign plan. (attach additional sheets if necessary) Qeciol - "_mm Mid; it V, to oo. Minnesota A 2010 Candidate Questionnaire Special Election Ana. ei 2010 nflsun losulouwl HIGH son i _T_m,__m3wm up __hm Most of the following questions can be answered "Yes, or "No, Attach additions! sheet if necessary. Organizing Rights 3 The Employee Free Choice Act in the U.S.'Congress would help ensure as that workers have the freedom to form and join unions without the fear of employer retaliation. Will you sign a letter or suppo a petition to Congress in support of this legislation? YES 2. will you urge employers to: a. respect employees' rights to form a by remaining neutral during union organizing campaigns? NO E. recognize a union voluntarily when the majority ~as_oyees choose to 'form one via majority sign-up? YES C. bargain in good faith to reach reement with the union that represents the employees? NO d. support first contract mediation and arbitration if a f;e_ contract is not reached within three months? YES Jobs 1. will you support passing a large bonding bill early in the session, focusing as much or the dollars as possible on planned retrofitting, rehabilitation. and re 'ng projects that can be very quickly? YES -- H2.a) Thousands of unemployed workers in Minnesota could be excluded again from a second federal unemployment extension._ Will you support another state 'back-fill 'extension of unema \_aent benefits to make sure those workers are covered? YES b) will you support reauthorizing the 35% COBRA subsidy for unemployed workers? NU Minnesota 2910 Legislative Candidate - Special Election mm. 8.2010 u?2mm Rosa/ioum HIGH sem 3. will you oppose attempts to dismantle and/ ,duce funding for Minnesota's Dislocated Worker Program? NO HQ Vertical construction has virtually come to a halt with an overall VQIE of unemployment in the construction industry is as high as 50% within some specialty trades. Will you the Construction coalition Jobs bill rsrzaiaizf Yes 5. would you support a job wage subsidy program to assist businesses to S?re new workers similar to the MEED program or the Sea? 6. Do you believe employers should be 'd to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage? NO 7.a) will you support legislation prohibiting state agencies from contracting with comp nies that work and job opportunities to other NO b) Do you support contracting out any public services? which ones? to i aliaana, irea' gd' Bugget and Revenue - a&.lNill you support providing more aid to local governments to_grevent layoffs of local government employees? YES will you oppose further cuts to state government to avoid adding to unemployment? . 1 YES TEX will you support a balanced approach to solving state bud emergencies, including raising additional revenue? YES i 11.~ -will you support taking away credits and reduction for that "off-shor heir employees or those that lay off large numbers of workers? 12. Middle class taxpayers pay a larger percentage of their total income in state and local taxes than the percentage paid by the richest Minnesotans_ Wil - _cess . makes est Minnesotans pay at least the their income as middle class taxpayers? Minnesota 2016 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire Special Election mm. 8.2010 mimi niosuioum mul som rr I Ei l3>> How would you propose reforming our state budget to return fairness into our system? 2 I 1 .J if sv/_asiz A . ll funding for General Assistance Medical Care inatedQ Hosp` across the state are bracing to ell over $190 million per in uncompensated care, and hundreds of health care workers uld lose their jobs. Some counties have already considered raising property taxes in preparation for the impact, and costs will be shiited"To private insurance holders. Will you support restoring funding for this program? YES N0 14 i ou: 15. Nurses are reporting more and more staffing situations in which the safety of both patient and nurse is comprised due to extended shifts, mandatory overtime and growing complexity of demands. Legislation has been proposed to create staffing committees in hospitals to establish adjustable nurse to patient ratios. Will you support this legislation YES N0 Long~Term Care 16. The state reimbursement rates for long-term care facilities often fall short oi the true cost or operating the facilities and paying the workers an adequate wage. would you support efforts to align state reimbursement rates with the true cost of facility operation, including aligning annu er (SOLAS closer to the real cost of living? YES Minnesota AFL-CIO 2016 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire - Special Election /ini. 8.2010 iaosnlouli HIGH sun 'z 12 Education 17. will you support a tax system that provides for a school funding syste at is equitable, sustainable, predictable and sufficient? NO Should the Minnesota legislature guarantee 'o.t the state portion or special Education be fully funded? Yes Do you support the use of public funds or tax credits for private education? YES NO 26. Do you support a requirement that every teacher DE licensed through state>>established nsistent standards regardless of the preparation route taken? N0 21. will you support that ongoing professional development is provided to all teachers as part of their _egular o_s ea and be ruiiy funded by the state? Yes Public Employee Bargaining Rights 22. a) Do you support the Public Employee Labor Relations Act (PELRA), protecting the right of public workers to collectively bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions? YES N0 b) would you propose any changes in YES N0 c) If YES, what are the changes? (ZW. f/ulfviir Transportation 23. would you support ra the gas tax [to pay for roads, bridges. and infrastructure? YES a) If so, how much? 24. would you support indexing the gas tax for inflation so that the purcnas'-; oower keeps up with the overall growth oi the economy? 6 Um Ut 25. would you support expanding Minnesota's prevailing wage law (state Davis Bacon law) to cover the following: a) ublic and charter school construction in Minnesota? YES Qjivvs b)All projects funded by local units of government where only local tax dollars are used? Minnesota AFL-CIO 2010 Legislative Candidate`Questionnaire - Special Election 1111. 11. 10111 111291111 103111011111 1111511 SC111 ir: 050 26. Do you support the use of Labor/Management, negotiated Project Lab?nr Agf?em public construction and renovation projects? ES 1 fu 27. Do you support an equitable public-private rship in the development of a Vikings Stadium? YES RL Please rint or 1; e. Name? Office sought: Address: O. City: Zip: Phone oo: my; 1 .1 (cell): FAX: E-mail address: if Jill# 1' $81! 'lf 3 $122 Campaign manager or Contact person: Phone: bi Campaign website: QQ smexrexa Are you a union member? NO 6 fg name Signature: Date: Labor; Asgemply/Loge] Labgg ggi! Minnesota AFL-CIO 2916 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire - Special Election APR. 8.2010 ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHL Local COPE Committee Does Does not [3 recommend this candidate for endorsement. Name of ALC/Assembly/CLC: Signed: Date: President) Date: /Assembly/CLC President; Signed: Date. (COPE Committee Chair [if applicablej) if For Minnesota AFL-CIO Office Use Only Endorsement granted: Yes No EI Date: Signed: (President, Minnesota Mfnne5ota 2610 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire - Special Election