Missouri labor unions, abortion rights groups turn unlikely alliance into ballot power

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,967

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A coalition of Missouri labor unions and reproductive rights groups announced a $1 million campaign this month aimed at defeating Republican lawmakers who voted to repeal the state’s paid sick leave requirement.

Not long ago, such a partnership would’ve seemed unusual and unlikely.

But years of organizing — and repeated battles with the Republican-controlled legislature over abortion rights, worker protections and the initiative petition process — have drawn …

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