I am an inconvenience to We Are Ohio. Ohio’s government unions enrich themselves by taking money from government workers… the last thing they need is an informed taxpayer pointing that out.
Tag: Senate Bill 5
We Are Ohio’s Shocking Double Standard
But what if the reforms being fought tooth and nail by the OEA were tame compared to policies OEA has tried to adopt for its own employees?
Government Unions: Fighting for You!
I thought it’d be fun to take the shocking union facts from a recent post and string them into a fake commercial, complete with my best ’50s used-car salesman narration. I throw together the shoddy Windows Movie Maker video, you decide!
Flashback: On Strike – Against the Ohio Education Association
The unions have everything riding on a simple falsehood: unions are for workers, therefore union reform is against workers. What if, in addition to paying themselves six figures in member dues, OEA bosses mistreated their own employees?
Who is “We Are Ohio”?
If it’s not immediately clear why reality (see source workbook) is devastating to the We Are Ohio campaign, refer back to the group’s name! Their populist banner exists to hide the fact that opposition to union reform is driven by the unions – predominantly from D.C.
Union Bosses Corrected in 400 Words or Less
With ballot language set for the Senate Bill 5 referendum, Ohio’s government unions are busy finding ways to fit “NO ON ISSUE 2” into their anti-reform talking points. Member dues will buy loads of airtime… but you can’t put a price on common sense.
Leftists Love (Union Affiliated) Teachers
Ohio’s professional Left cares about teachers insofar as “teachers” equal “the teachers’ union,” which devotes millions of dollars and countless hours to leftist causes.
Union Sermons… and Salaries
In fiscal 2010, Joseph Rugola was paid $243,712 in dues taken from public employees. If “Wall Street values” are the source of Ohio’s problems, what sort of values does Rugola represent?
A Tale of Two Ballot Measures
With yesterday’s news that the Secretary of State has certified more than 425,000 signatures supporting The Healthcare Freedom Amendment, it’s official – the November ballot will include a referendum on Obamacare’s key mandate.
Westerville Begs for Bargaining Reform
Starting from a contract that was completely untenable, the union has agreed to “givebacks” which do nothing to address long-term budget issues. The Westerville Education Association deserves credit for some flexibility, but context is everything.