Do you live in Ohio ? Learn about Kasich and his Union Busting Manuevers, and Fight Back SB2, VOTE NO ON ISSUE2

Here in Ohio, Gov.Kasich has created a very hostile Environment, pitting Workers against Workers and via a "Concerned Budget" agenda, he and the Republicans had decided to cut the Benefits and pay and negotiating powers of 350,000 workers across the state via passage of SB5, from custodians, to teachers to police and fire, to Nurses. Basically this Union Busting strategy would effect a huge number of families across the state. He also has cut jobs and staff in this state, already eliminating over 21,000 jobs and with 30,000 at risk due to SB5. ( No MSM has talked about this worrisome statistic and trend).

So this summer many of us worked to collected petition signatures, over 1.3 Million Signatures were gathered, one of the largest numbers ever in an effort to overturn SB5 via Referendum. Destruction of Collective Bargaining Rights effects Worker's Rights. You can also learn more at "We Are Ohio " group's website has all the details and latest you can do to help the Working People's Efforts here. And here is the webpage that explains the Facts Vs Myth and clears up much of the confusion.

Why Nurses are Voting NO on Issue2, to protect Safe Staffing Levels,

And why Firefighters also say NO on Issue2 as SB5 puts Communities at risk,


In August when Petitions were being passed around the state, even the Clergy came out and supported Worker's Rights.

Homegrown Hypocrisy : Drunkenness,Strippers, and Blue Pills, Oh My......

Meet Rep. Robert Mecklenberg , one of the GOP's Finest in Ohio, he is also one of the people that has worked hard to craft the Heartbeat Bill in Ohio. Apparently he did spend some time in Indiana earlier this year, and had a DUI Incident that is rather interesting. His Family Values include driving a car in another State fairly intoxicated accompanied by a Stripper and with a Rather healthy Dose of Blue Pills in his system. Not much is known about his 26 year old Companion, the Stripper, whether he was driving her to Choir Practice or perhaps they are a couple.But it seems they had an Interesting Easter Weekend. Now the question is if he was arrested for DUI is this a Felony ? Can he Keep his Job if he is convicted of a Felony ? ( AND WHY are we just finding out about this Incident now 3 months later ?)

More from Plunderkind explains that he was with a Stripper and yes did have Blue Pills in his system ( a significant blood level). He apparently claims he is merely "Human". He and Tiona were pulled over near a Burger King because of problematic loose Plates on the car drew some notice ( and his driving did as well). The Kentucky plates also raises some questions. More Interesting why was he in Indiana on Easter Weekend ? ( I guess he was seeking a different kind of Religious Experience.) This link to the Police Report raises some interesting questions. Enjoy.

OHIO Working To Repeal Senate Bill 5 ( yes, THE AntiUnionBill )

Senate Bill 5 is worse than the Wisconsin Law, it actually will effect the Rights of Workers of the whole State, more than 380,000 workers. This includes Teachers, Police and Fire and many others. Many of the Cities, Towns, and Communities are also working to pass Legislation against this Draconian Law that Kasich is attempting to ram through to aid his Corporate Buddies...If you live in Cleveland or Ohio please see this and find out where to sign the Petition. ( We need 200,000 signatures).

** For many months Kasich has been pleading his case all over the State, that this wretched law is NEEDED due to the Huge Deficit, but this story from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Blogger Plunderburd shows that the Deficit that he has whined about is not really accurate......

*** Do read this link to Public Service Workers Blog and it explains how since Kasich has taken office Ohio has lost over 22,000 Public Service jobs and he plans to cut more than 55,000 more. SB5 is about jobs and will effect jobs, and in the end won't save the state money....
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If you haven’t signed the petition to repeal Senate Bill 5, please don't wait! And if you’ve already signed the petition, please spread the word to others! Here's where you can sign:

Cuyahoga County Democratic Party
1466 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
Mondays: 12:30PM – 5:30PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5PM – 7PM
Wednesdays: 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Fridays: 8:30AM – 12:30PM

Additional Downtown Locations:
LIUNA 310, 1st Floor Business Window, 3250 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, M-F 8:30AM – 4PM
AFSCME Council 8, 1603 East 27th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, M-F 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Cleveland Teachers Union, AFT #279, 1228 Euclid Ave, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44115, M-F 8AM – 5PM
SEIU 1199, 1771 E 30th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, M-F 9AM – 5PM

East Side Locations:
Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, 2490 Lee Blvd, Suite 106, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, M-F10AM –4PM
Cleveland NAACP, 2131 Stokes Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, M-F 9AM – 5PM
Northeastern Ohio Education Association, 5422 E. 96th Street, Suite 200, Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125-5330, M-F 2PM – 6PM

West Side Locations:
Cleveland Firefighters Association Local 93, 3886 Rocky River Drive, Suite 3, Cleveland, OH 44111, M-F 8:30AM – 12:30PM
CPPA Hall (Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association), 1303 West 58th St, Cleveland, OH 44102, M-F 9AM – 4PM

Our activists have done some terrific work so far, but we have a long way to go to collect the number of signatures we need to repeal Senate Bill 5. Please don't miss out on this opportunity, and please spread the word to your friends and neighbors.

In solidarity,
Your friends at the Ohio Democratic Party

P.S. Senate Bill 5 is an attack on the middle class and it hurts worker rights and worker safety. It takes away collective bargaining rights and rolls back 28 years of progress for working families. Will you help protect Ohio's middle class by signing the petition today?