Indiana lawmakers are at it again!

“Right to Work” legislation has been introduced in the Indiana General Assembly as House Bill 1019. This Bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Employment and Labor, which is chaired by the author of 1019. The labor Committee meets every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. If this Bill gets a hearing, please be prepared to rally at the State House in Indianapolis on a very short notice. Below are a few facts.

• The average worker wages in a “right to work” state are 11.9% lower.

• 21% more people lack health insurance in a right to work state.

• Workplace deaths are 51% higher in right to work states

These are only a few effects this legislation will have on Indiana workers. Make sure this does not happen to you and get involved. February 7, 2006 in Indianapolis is the USW lobby day. Please plan to attend this very important day and let Indiana lawmakers know that the Steelworkers will not tolerate legislation like House Bill 1019.

Please contact Darlene Bursac for lobby day info. 219-886-2596