Our Endorsed Candidate for President, Barack Obama spoke directly with many of Ohio's Labor Leaders in a Conference call Hosted by Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola,  AFL-CIO Secretary - Treasurer Rich Trumpka, and Dave Caldwell, Chairman of the Ohio AFL-CIO Political Committee.

Out-of-control health care costs are forcing working families to forgo needed medical care and shredding family bank accounts, while private health insurance companies deny claims and, far too often, refuse to provide coverage. The results of the 2009 Health Care for America Survey—sponsored by the AFL-CIO and Working America—show that more than half of the 23,460 people who took the survey cannot get the health care they need at a price they can afford and one-third say they forgo basic medical care because of its high price. Read More>>

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The Unions of the Ohio Building Trades Unions are proving once again that they are involved in making America a better place for the Working Class. With two days to go please volunteer. Call your Local Union NOW to find out how. Democracy is not a SPECTATOR SPORT.

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Catch up on what's happening around the State. With only 20 days to go we cannot rest now.

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Rick Johnson and his fellow Officers in Lima are on it. Working to get Barack Obama as our next President.

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This weeks update incudes remarks made by AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Rich Trumka. This is a MUST SEE & HEAR. Click for access.

 

Also Labor Leader of the week, Babe Erdos of the UMWA. Our featured Local Union this week is CWA 4320 and President Jack Huber.

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there is a lot of good info in this weeks update, including reports on actions by our many Affilaite Locals.

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Labor Day 2008 is now behind us. We have to roll up our sleeves and push for our Endorsed Candidate Barack Obama.

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The ABC's avowed mission is to do away with your Union, and free Construction Employers to treat thier employees in any manner they see fit.