‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58%, but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerceBeing sick is a costly business for Bill Thompson, who worked in the fast-food industry in Independence, Missouri, for more than 30 years, and recently worked at Guitar Center until early July, when he was laid off as.“As an older worker, I have health issues from working on my feet and with my hands for many years with no breaks for…