Ohio Legislature approves the 5th bill to curb collective bargaining rights. State lawmakers in Ohio approved a measure Wednesday limiting the collective bargaining rights of public employees. The bill, which bans Ohio's public-sector unions from striking, is expected to be quickly signed into law by the Gov. John Kasich (R). The timing of the bill's passage means that labor organizers will have to prepare a referendum on it for November of this year, precluding it from being on the ballot in 2012, which will likely be a more favorable year for Democrats. " This isn't over" House floor democratic leader Armond Budish said.
Some say that "we will all be in great jeopardy. This bill would take away the rights of many members to negotiate for wages, health care, sick leave, dental, and other benefits. The Mayor now will be able to simply tell us what we are getting. In fact, they could even cut wages to the current minimum wage law." They also say that "Collective Bargaining has worked well in the state of Ohio by eliminating conflict and giving public employees a voice at work."
Protesters in the Ohio Statehouse rotunda Wednesday voice objections to the collective-bargaining measure.
(Plain Dealer Newsletter)
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