Statement of Mayor Paul Soglin on Pending Right to Work Legislation

“It is evident that strong unions build a strong healthy economy.  The impediments to economic development and job creation are not high taxes or organized labor.  Historical and present evidence makes it clear that wise public investment in human capacity and infrastructure are the key to priming private investment.  Madison is driving Wisconsin’s economy, a city with a strong union presence.  We are creating the new jobs, raising incomes, lowering unemployment – all in the shadow of the devastation of Act 10, which has wrecked havoc on the state’s economy.  We agree with informed entrepreneurs – the most important factor in making a company work is an educated, skilled, workforce.”