Most of the workplace laws in place today were created in the 1930's and are hindering American businesses' ability to compete, locally and globally. Labor and management must work together as a team to face future challenges in the workplace. Blunt is a co-sponsor of legislation that would allow workers and their employers to agree to take paid comp time off for the overtime employees work. It would give hard working men and women new opportunities to be with their families for things like school plays and doctor visits without losing pay.
Surveys find working mothers are overwhelming in favor of having the option.
Associated Builders and Contractors represents more than 200 area contractors in the Heart of America Chapter. Killian Construction is the contractor on the project.