Ohio
Lorain, Ohio unions elect independent slate
November 26, 2013The election report to delegates at the Central Labor Council (CLC), in this union-dense Ohio home of the state's largest steel and auto manufacturing facilities, was one of a different type this November.
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ALEC tries new gerrymandering efforts in Ohio counties
October 15, 2013The ALEC forces are now subjecting Ohio counties with a strong organized labor base, to an onslaught of proposed changes in county government which, if passed, will abolish countywide election of county leaders.
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Steelworker runs for Ohio council seat
August 30, 2013BROOKLYN, Ohio - When Republicans in the Ohio legislature passed Senate Bill 5, designed to wipe out public workers' pensions, in 2011, it was personal for young Marc Bukszar.
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Ohioans “chain” Cleveland Public Square to protest Social Security cuts
July 8, 2013The 150 participants came from Toledo, Canton, Akron, Columbus, Ashtabula, and even Pittsburgh, as well as Cleveland. They were part of at least 45 "human chain" protests around the country.
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Thousands in Ohio demand Medicaid expansion
April 15, 2013Enduring a cold, constant rain, the large crowd roared after each speaker; "Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, health care works!"
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