Union protests set for Ohio Statehouse today

[Joanne98]

Source: WHIO

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A hearing on a bill that would strip public employees of collective bargaining rights is expected to bring thousands of protesters to the Statehouse in Columbus, including many from the Dayton area.

Unions say thousands of their members and supporters will rally at the state capitol Tuesday afternoon as lawmakers hold a hearing on state Senate Bill 5.

The Republican-backed measure would end collective bargaining rights for state workers and restrict teachers, firefighters, police, university employees and local workers in their bargaining abilities.

Supporters say the measure could help control spending and provide more flexibility for cash-strapped governments.



Read more: http://newstalkradiowhio.com/localnews/2011/02/union-protests-set-for-stateho.html

[Disorientedx3]

1. solidarity from WI

"Supporters say the measure could help control spending and provide more flexibility for cash-strapped governments." Where have we heard that before..... I guess they are all reading from the same playbook. At least they're predictable.