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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2016
Page
6
Guest columnist Rick Moyle argues a $10.10 to $11 paid minimum wage could lift about 18,400 Linn County workers. He cites local spending impacts and historical context from Roosevelt era to support keeping wages above subsistence, noting many workers are adults with some college or high school education.
A Cedar Rapids letter urges citizens to vote on November 8 and to voice ideas for the common good. It credits Monica Vernon and local government for downtown redevelopment and argues she will advance interests in Iowa's 1st District.
A supporter lauds Rod Blum for serving in the U S House after a private sector career that created jobs in Iowa. The writer notes Blum proposes business oriented fixes, such as pay cuts for deficits and a ban on lobbying after Congress, highlighting his non career politician status.
Trey Kovacs argues unions receive favorable treatment under U.S. labor policy, noting exclusive bargaining for unions, mandatory contracts and dues, and recent NLRB actions. He urges legislation letting workers opt out of union representation and wage negotiations, highlighting unions as political actors reliant on government privilege.
Progress Iowa says Senator Chuck Grassley has not held open public town meetings in most Iowa population centers since 2011. Only 36 of 99 county meetings were open to the public, with many private or unannounced events. Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa director, calls the tour the Fake Grassley and urges more direct, public dialogue.
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