
Labor unions across the commonwealth rallied at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. They were speaking out against various bills moving through the legislature. Those include House Bill 255, which intends to align state law with federal law. The proposal allows more hours for young people ages 16 and 17 to work during a school day. Activists are also concerned with House Bill 7 which plans to put regulatory standards on interactions and implementation of autonomous vehicles on Kentucky’s roadways.
One of the speakers at Wednesday's rally was Tim Morris, who is the executive director of the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council. He said labor activists came together in 2017 in Kentucky and will continue to stand up for the commonwealth's workers.