U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown discusses collective bargaining changes with Ohio workers

[OhioChick]

Thursday, February 24, 2011, 12:55 PM

OLUMBUS, Ohio - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown met with a half-dozen local workers at a downtown church this morning to hear their concerns about Ohio Republicans' effort to reduce public employees' collective bargaining rights.

A retired cop told Brown some officers receive protective vests through labor negotiations. A high school teacher said she's able to keep a manageable class size thanks to her union.

"To me, collective bargaining is an American value," said Brown, who is up for re-election next year. "It's what brings fairness and justice to our society."

Ohio, along with a handful of other states, is at the center of a national debate over unions' rights. Republican governors are backing proposals to weaken public unions, sparking large worker protests.

More: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/02/us_sen_sherrod_brown_discusses.html

[liberal N proud]

1. This is a pro-labor Senator

For sure.

We need to fight for his reelection. I know I will be there for him.

[FreakinDJ]

2. What America needs

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. He needs to win, both for Ohio, and for all of us.

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