Bruce Bostick
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Labor
Ohio unions remain vigilant against anti-worker blitz
May 21, 2013"The right-wingers are out to destroy unions because we are the only line of defense workers have. Without unions, nobody is there to stop the corporate power-grab!"
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Labor
Ohio Republicans back off on “right-to-work” after big protests
May 10, 2013On May 1 (May Day), right-wing Republicans introduced in the state legislature three versions of anti-labor "right-to work" legislation.
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Labor
Catholic school teacher, fired for being gay, draws wide support
May 1, 2013Carla Hale, beloved 19-year teacher at Bishop Watterson High School here, was fired by the Catholic Diocese in March for "violating the morality clause."
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U.S.
Ohio seniors blast Social Security cuts
April 15, 2013The resolution opposing any cuts to Social Security also stated that the cap on Social Security taxes, now at $113,000, should be eliminated, so that the wealthy pay their fair share.
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U.S.
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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Labor
Largest union sportsman’s event in Ohio highlights conservation project
March 18, 2013The Pipefitter's Hall was packed, over 500 folks filing in for what was the eighth in a series of Union Sportsmen's Alliance public events.
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U.S.
Raising Medicare age would hurt seniors and the economy
December 10, 2012The Republican plan to raise the eligibility age of Medicare would raise health care costs for seniors, hurt the economy, and put pressure on older Americans.
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Labor
Unions push back, manager pay raise scrapped
December 7, 2012In response to the city's council action raising the city manager's pay, the city's unions have pushed back, killing that increase at least for now.
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