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.

After weeks of obstruction by Republican Senate leaders, millions of jobless workers who have or who will soon run out of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits may finally have a chance to grab an economic lifeline in the form of extended UI benefits. Read More>>

Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) has been fighting for health care reform for more than 50 years, and he’s seen the situation become even more dire over the past decade. In a great new op-ed, he explains the hard truths of our broken system and why we can’t wait any longer for health care reform: 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.