Jon Hardister was born and raised in Greensboro, NC, and is an only child. He is a graduate of Grimsley High School and Greensboro College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.

Jon Hardister has over 20 years of experience in the private sector, including being Vice President for Marketing at First Carolina Mortgage, a family-owned business.

Jon has served in the NC House for 12 years, and is currently in his 6th term. He is currently the NC House Majority Whip.

Wants to provide "efficient, punctual, and impartial services for [our] state's employees and employers."

Believes that "worker safety ALWAYS comes first" and will engage with both workers and employers to make sure best practices are followed.

Advocates for routine inspections of industrial equipment for public safety purposes.

- Wants to provide "efficient, punctual, and impartial services for [our] state's employees and employers."
- Believes that "worker safety ALWAYS comes first" and will engage with both workers and employers to make sure best practices are followed.
- Advocates for routine inspections of industrial equipment for public safety purposes.

Labor

Supports decreased and more modern regulations in order to encourage economic growth.

Opposes federal government intervention and plans to "protect businesses from bureaucratic red tape."

- Supports decreased and more modern regulations in order to encourage economic growth.
- Opposes federal government intervention and plans to "protect businesses from bureaucratic red tape."

Businesses

Wants to establish a Workforce Development Task Force to strengthen statewide employment.

Plans to negotiate with legislators to create career-oriented educational programs.

- Wants to establish a Workforce Development Task Force to strengthen statewide employment.
- Plans to negotiate with legislators to create career-oriented educational programs.

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Jon Hardister

Jon Hardister was born and raised in Greensboro, NC, and is the only child of Wayne and Carolyn Hardister. He is a graduate of Grimsley High School and Greensboro College, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science.

Jon Hardister has over 20 years of experience in the private sector, including a role as Vice President for Marketing at First Carolina Mortgage, a family-owned business. He has served in the NC House for 12 years, holding a leadership position as the NC House Majority Whip.

Jon Hardister has served in the NC House for 12 years, currently in his 6th term. He has been elected by his colleagues to serve as the NC House Majority Whip, a top leadership position in the General Assembly. He has chaired committees and passed numerous bills during his tenure. In January 2023, he announced his candidacy for the office of NC Labor Commissioner.

Said "Worker safety ALWAYS comes first. Jon will collaborate with workers and employers to ensure that best practices are being followed."

Said he "will ensure that inspections for industrial equipment are being performed fairly and accurately to enhance public safety."

- Said "Worker safety ALWAYS comes first. Jon will collaborate with workers and employers to ensure that best practices are being followed."
- Said he "will ensure that inspections for industrial equipment are being performed fairly and accurately to enhance public safety."

Said he "will ensure our state's economy remains one of the top performing in the country by cutting outdated and excessive regulations that hamper our growth potential."

Said he "will use his business insights to establish a Workforce Development Task Force to strengthen employment across NC."

Said he "will oppose overreach from the federal government, protect businesses from bureaucratic red tape, and investigate firings related to COVID vaccine status."

- Said he "will ensure our state's economy remains one of the top performing in the country by cutting outdated and excessive regulations that hamper our growth potential."
- Said he "will use his business insights to establish a Workforce Development Task Force to strengthen employment across NC."
- Said he "will oppose overreach from the federal government, protect businesses from bureaucratic red tape, and investigate firings related to COVID vaccine status."

Said he "is committed to providing efficient, punctual, and impartial services for our state's employees and employers."

- Said he "is committed to providing efficient, punctual, and impartial services for our state's employees and employers."

Jon Hardister was born and raised in Greensboro, NC, and is the only child of Wayne and Carolyn Hardister. He is a graduate of Grimsley High School and Greensboro College, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science. Details about his church attendance or family life are not provided in the information given.

- The Commissioner of Labor leads the Department of Labor, which is in charge of promoting the health, safety, and general well-being of more than 4 million workers in North Carolina.
- The Commissioner of Labor enforces safety regulations and oversees inspections of elevators, amusement devices at fairs and parks, and migrant housing to ensure safe conditions. 
- The Commissioner of Labor enforces labor regulations, which include workplace safety regulations, wage laws, and fair employment laws. 
- The Commissioner of Labor oversees an office of over 300 employees. They appoint and assign duties to clerks, stenographers, and other employees in the department. They can adjust their benefits and assign individuals to different divisions.
- The Commissioner of Labor is elected for a four-year term. The position has no term limits.