JACKSON, MS – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) State Director Starla Brown published an op-ed in the Magnolia Tribune entitled, “Modernizing Mississippi’s Workforce: Why Portable Benefits Are the Next Step”
Read excerpts of the article below.
“Even as our workforce has evolved, the traditional benefits system has lagged behind. The current benefits system is designed for a bygone era of employment, leaving these vital workers who want to seek out flexible opportunities without the safety nets provided by traditional employers.”
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“Unlike traditional benefits tied to a single employer, portable benefits are voluntary, worker-owned accounts that travel with the individual, regardless of how or where they work.”
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“[Recent portable benefits bills in Tennessee and Alabama] harness free market solutions to create more competition, empower workers, and unleash economic independence.”
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“By embracing voluntary portable benefits, Mississippi can ensure that every worker, no matter how they choose to earn a living, has the freedom and security to build a better future for themselves and their families.”
Read the full article online here.
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