Mike Workman

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Workman earned his bachelor's degree in instrumental music education from the University of North Texas in 1972. He then earned his master's degree in education supervision focusing on music supervision in 1974. He later performed post-graduate studies in educational administration focusing on curriculum and instruction and arts administration at the University of Texas at Austin from 1976 to 1978.[3]

Following a short career as a public school teacher from 1974 to 1976, in 1978 Workman founded Workman & Company, a political consulting company that aims to elect Democrats to public office.[3]

Mike Workman did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

The following issues were listed on Workman's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Equality: Equal treatment under the law for all regardless of their race, color, creed, sexual orientation, or national origin. Protect and expand middle class by reducing income inequality. Protect a woman’s right to choose their own health care, including unhindered access to abortion counseling and services. Establish a fair path to citizenship for undocumented workers and their families. Support automatic voter registration with opt-out provisions.

Economy: Better worker protections in international trade agreements. Raise minimum wage: phase out exemptions, raise to at least $10.10 an hour, index to inflation, then work towards a livable wage of $15 an hour. Strengthen and improve Affordable Health Care [Obamacare] and work towards universal coverage. As a cancer survivor and former care-taker, I will support major efforts for a healthier workforce and citizenry with a new national effort to cure most forms of cancer in our lifetime. More diverse and better economic development in clean industries such as tourism and the arts.

Education: Support all levels of public education. Improve pre-K standards and early-childhood programs. Lessen unfunded mandates for K-12. Fight all efforts to divert public funds into voucher programs. Allow negotiation of post-secondary student loan debt. Support graduate and research programs. Increase tax incentives and programs for teachers in K-12 public schools.

Environment: Fight results of global climate change. Support alternative energy development and program

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—Mike Workman's campaign website, https://www.facebook.com/notes/workman-4-oklahoma/issues/223044408078638

Workman submitted the following statement to [the profile publisher]:[3]

Asbestos

Excerpt: "Workplace safety was not improved when the incumbent dealt with asbestos problems by cutting the number of inspectors in the Asbestos Abatement/Inspection Unit. I would restore it to previous levels to protect working conditions and the safety of those using public and private buildings in Oklahoma."

Minimum wage

Excerpt: "I support an increase to $10.10 per hour and to have it indexed for inflation. We should also phase-out the current exceptions where mostly food-service workers can be paid less than minimum wage. If neither the federal government nor the Oklahoma Legislature acts on this issue, I will lead an effort to put a State Question on the ballot."

Wages for public employees

Excerpt: "I also support taking steps towards a Livable Wage and would lead by example. All state employees in the Department of Labor will make at least $15 per hour. And I would advocate that all public employees in Oklahoma also make at least $15 per hour."