State Rep. Steven Roberts hosted a recent town hall meeting about workforce development at Julia Davis Branch Library. Other speakers and attendees included representatives from Ferguson 1000, Sparkman Corporation, Connections to Success, Father’s Support Center, and the University of Missouri Extension Office.
In his address, Roberts discussed both Senate Bill 43, which will make discrimination harder to prove in the workplace.
“Missouri needs to consider the working class, and to continue to advocate for positive workforce development in our state,” Roberts said.
“Legislation like SB 43 is horrible for workforce development, and shows ignorance and indifference to Missourians everywhere. Legislation like this prevents employers from being held accountable, and makes it harder to prove discrimination.”
SB 43 subsequently was passed by the Republican-controlled legislature.
Roberts, a member of the House litigation reform committee, proposed multiple fixes to this harmful legislation but was denied the opportunity to present them.
“There is no provision in this bill that is necessary or helps everyday Missourians,” Roberts said. “What is now clear to me is that we are worlds away from serving the citizens of this great state when the bills being brought forth are more concerned about protecting the rights of the oppressors over the rights of the oppressed.”
For more information on Roberts, contact his office at 573-751-1400.
