AFP News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is launching a campaign to educate citizens about a job-killing ballot measure, related to mandatory paid sick leave, that will be decided on Oct. 3.
The so-called Healthy Workforce Ordinance was drafted without public input and, if passed, would forcefully inject burdensome government bureaucracy into the day-to-day decisions small business owners face, putting thousands of jobs in jeopardy.
AFP-NM is acting quickly to make Albuquerque activists and concerned citizens aware of the risks associated with passing this dangerous job-killing measure. The group has launched a new digital tool that allows citizens to sign a pledge to oppose the ballot measure and has plans for further activity.
AFP-NM state director, Burly Cain issued the following statement:
“At a critical moment in our economic recovery, it would be crushing to small businesses and workers in Albuquerque to allow government to impose new costs on running a business. The last thing our small businesses and citizens need is another big government mandate making it harder to grow a business or to find and keep a job. We are launching a website, TrickLeave.com, where citizens can register their opposition to this bad idea by signing a pledge. We look forward to engaging at the grassroots level through events we will host, including phone banks, and door-to-door efforts.”
To learn more about signing the pledge to oppose the sick leave ordinance, visit www.trickleave.com.
