On the recordSeptember 14, 1998
No. Obviously, if someone came in with the purpose of working for me and doing a good job for constituents that I represent in the State of Iowa and is willing to do the job, is dedicated to that job but also wanted, for example, to organize an employee's group for day care, or for minorities rights, or whatever, absolutely I would hire that person. I would do it in a minute. But that example begs the question, how can employer determine a prospective employee's thoughts, intent, or motives? Subsequently, arbitrarily deny employment to someone because they suspect they had ulterior motives. This is bad legislation that deserves to be defeated. We should be concerned with ensuring fairness and equity for the workers rather than further tilting the scales in favor of unscrupulous employers.
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