Today is a great day for workers’ rights. Ohio voters struck down Senate Bill 5 (Issue 2) by a stunning margin of 62-38 (29% reporting). The GOP-backed bill was designed to limit collective bargaining rights for public workers like firefighters, teachers, and nurses throughout the state. However, Ohio voters would not stand by and let their rights be taken away. They joined together and used their citizens’ veto to let the corporation-backed politicians know that Americans will stand up for their collective bargaining rights. But this isn’t just a victory for public employees in Ohio—it’s a victory for workers across the nation. This is a victory for the 99 percent, by the 99 percent. Read more »
