Hundreds in Dayton protest Ohio collective bargaining bill

[Joanne98]

Source: AP

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- The debate over a Republican-backed Ohio bill that would strip public employees of collective bargaining rights is reaching outside the state capital, with hundreds of people rallying against the measure in Dayton.

The crowds outside the Dayton Convention Center on Monday carried posters to share their message and umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain.

WHIO-TV reported one protester, James Fant, calls Senate Bill 5 "a full-out assault on public employees."

The proposal would abolish collective bargaining rights for state workers and restrict teachers, firefighters, police, university employees and local workers in their bargaining abilities.



Read more: http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20110221/NEWS01/110221011/1002/news01/Hundreds-Dayton-protest-Ohio-collective-bargaining-bill

[drm604]

1. Tell me there's no organized union-busting effort. n/t

[Plucketeer]

2. Time to play..

Kick the Kochs! :kick::kick::kick:

[chill_wind]

3. K & R. n/t

[coffeenap]

4. Boehner territory.

;)

[blackspade]

5. Yay unions!

Warms the heart!