Bill Text: MS HR7 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Mississippi House Resolution 7 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Worker's Bill of Rights; endorse adoption of.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2010-04-28 - Died In Committee [HR7 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2010-HR7-Introduced.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Evans (70th)

House Resolution 7

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING ADOPTION OF A WORKER'S BILL OF RIGHTS.

WHEREAS, the Mississippi House of Representatives is aware of the need for improved working conditions in Mississippi's poultry processing plants; and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi House of Representatives seeks to find a unique opportunity for Mississippi's industries and government to mutually endorse a Worker's Bill of Rights, which include the rights to organize, to a safe workplace, to work in adequate facilities, to work with adequate equipment, to understand information provided by an employer, to receive existing state and federal benefits and rights, to be free from discrimination, to continued training including supervisor training, to compensation for work performed, and to seek state help; and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi House of Representatives believes voluntary industry cooperation can reduce injuries and fatalities and result in reductions in worker compensation costs and improved worker morale; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the Mississippi House of Representatives is to assure Mississippi workers of the safest and healthiest workplace possible:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby urge Mississippi's businesses and industries to adopt and implement this Bill of Rights for Mississippi's workers.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.