RI Jobs with Justice Executive Director Mike Araujo joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle at the Rhode Island State House on LIVE, where he spoke to wage bills heard by the House Committee on Labor on Thursday.
In addition, Araujo well as what he says are the top legislative priorities for Jobs with Justice -- including wage equity, and an increase in the state's minimum wage, which he said even though he believes should be $15, should be done incremental steps.
On Thursday, the House Committee on Labor took up House Bills No. 7116 and 7242 which could prohibit an employer from inquiring about a prospective employee wage and salary history before an offer of employment with compensation has been extended.
The committee also heard House Bill No. 7798, which would require the director of the department of labor and training to establish a list, on the department's website, of all employers that owe their employees' wages.
When it comes to voting, do you consider yourself to be affiliated with the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Moderate, or Unaffiliated with a major party?
Next year, in November of 2018, there will be a statewide general election for Governor and many other state offices. How likely is it that you will vote in this election?
Will you definitely be voting, will you probably be voting, are you 50-50...
Recently, a proposal has been made to permit the issuance of $81 million in bonds by the State to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox. If there was an election today on this issue, would you vote to approve or reject issuing $81 million in financing supported moral obligation bonds to build the stadium?
The next question is about the total income of YOUR HOUSEHOLD for the PAST 12 MONTHS. Please include your income PLUS the income of all members living in your household (including cohabiting partners and armed forces members living at home).
What particular ethnic group or nationality - such as English, French, Italian, Irish, Latino, Jewish, African American, and so forth - do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to?