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Ohio Issue 2: A Different Kind of Campaign

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Working-Class Perspectives

This fall, for the first time, the issue of collective bargaining was placed directly before voters.  And when more than 61% of Ohioans voted to protect collective bargaining rights and rejected the arguments of the Governor they had elected just a … Continue reading →

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How Obama Can Win Ohio

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Working-Class Perspectives

Note: This week’s blog is a repost of John Russo’s column from Friday’s Opinionator blog at the New York Times. The decisive referendum vote to repeal the bill that would limit collective bargaining by public sector unions has changed the … Continue reading →

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Fighting for More than A Contract

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Working-Class Perspectives

While Wisconsin drew most of the national media attention as the home front of the battle over collective bargaining for public sector workers, what’s happening in Ohio is every bit as significant and interesting.  Ignoring weeks of protests in the … Continue reading →

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Now’s the Time: Organizing in the Face of the Class War

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Working-Class Perspectives

Despite inspiring and massive rallies and protest campaigns, the two most visible attacks on America’s working class – the anti-union bills in Wisconsin and Ohio – have both been signed into law.  While the attack on public sector unions is, … Continue reading →

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