“I strongly believe in the right to free association, but the government should not use its power to make private, independent care providers into employees of the state,” said Rep. Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley. “The law passed by Minnesota Democrats in 2013 gives government greater power to decide how a mother provides care for her disabled child.
“There are significant concerns about the conduct of this election given that barely one in 10 affected providers supported public sector unionization, but any regulations agreed to between the union and state could affect all care providers. In light of the United States Supreme Court decision from late June, I hope the Dayton administration will respect the independence of providers who do not wish to participate in this arrangement.”
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