/tags/unions Unions en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:14:14 GMT /government-politics/2020-02-05/ohio-house-democrats-urge-support-for-union-backed-federal-bill Ohio House Democrats are urging Congress to pass legislation meant to protect the rights of workers and allow them to unionize. Unions that back the plan… Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:14:14 GMT /government-politics/2020-02-05/ohio-house-democrats-urge-support-for-union-backed-federal-bill Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-01-17/prevailing-wage-issue-puts-ohio-house-speaker-in-a-spot Two Republican Ohio House members want to introduce a bill soon that would eliminate the prevailing wage on construction projects. And that puts the GOP… Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:56:44 GMT /government-politics/2020-01-17/prevailing-wage-issue-puts-ohio-house-speaker-in-a-spot Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-10-23/group-moves-to-ohio-to-urge-workers-to-stop-paying-union-dues An anti-union group is setting up shop in Ohio, saying they’re focused on reaching out to nearly a quarter of a million public employees following last… Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:18:02 GMT /government-politics/2019-10-23/group-moves-to-ohio-to-urge-workers-to-stop-paying-union-dues Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-08-27/five-state-employees-file-lawsuit-against-state-leaders-and-unions Five state employees have filed a lawsuit in federal court, claiming their rights have been violated by being required to pay union dues.Four employees… Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:56:24 GMT /government-politics/2019-08-27/five-state-employees-file-lawsuit-against-state-leaders-and-unions Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-11-13/union-members-pack-hearing-on-public-employee-union-dues-bill-thats-seen-as-right-to-work-measure Members of the Ohio House came back to work for their first day since the election to face a room packed with opponents of a bill on public employee… Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:11:36 GMT /government-politics/2018-11-13/union-members-pack-hearing-on-public-employee-union-dues-bill-thats-seen-as-right-to-work-measure Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-09-14/flyers-being-circulated-to-public-employees-in-ohio-to-help-them-exit-labor-unions The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a landmark ruling that overturns 40 years of precedent and ends compelled union dues for public employees. Now, a… Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:17:43 GMT /government-politics/2018-09-14/flyers-being-circulated-to-public-employees-in-ohio-to-help-them-exit-labor-unions Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-09-11/new-union-isnt-happy-with-ohio-democratic-party-right-now In July, the Ohio Democratic Party recognized a new union that was formed to represent campaign workers. Now, a few weeks before the election, that union… Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:55:17 GMT /government-politics/2018-09-11/new-union-isnt-happy-with-ohio-democratic-party-right-now Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-07-13/congressional-meeting-in-columbus-to-discuss-national-pension-crisis Members of Congress left Capitol Hill and held a special meeting in Columbus on the national pension crisis. Pension plans for more than a million union… Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:04:16 GMT /government-politics/2018-07-13/congressional-meeting-in-columbus-to-discuss-national-pension-crisis Andy Chow /government-politics/2018-06-29/obhof-scotus-ruling-seems-to-decide-right-to-work The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on union laws caused a national stir and sent a shock wave to labor groups in Ohio. Some Republican lawmakers have been… Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:56:32 GMT /government-politics/2018-06-29/obhof-scotus-ruling-seems-to-decide-right-to-work Andy Chow /government-politics/2017-02-16/right-to-work-law-proposed-again-but-faces-uncertain-future-in-spite-of-gop-dominance In each of the last two legislative sessions, at least one Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would change the rules for union dues and… Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:44:10 GMT /government-politics/2017-02-16/right-to-work-law-proposed-again-but-faces-uncertain-future-in-spite-of-gop-dominance Karen Kasler