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Feb 03 2016

Hundreds of plumbers install faucets, plumbing supplies at Flint homes – MLive

Members of Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) hit the streets Saturday 300 strong to install donated faucets and other plumbing in homes of residents affected by Flint’s water crisis.

PMI members gathered at 7 a.m. at the UA Local 370 Union Hall, located at 5500 West Pierson Road in Flushing, on Saturday, Jan. 30. The members took the donated faucets and supplies, as well as Brita water filters provided by the state before beginning work in houses and apartment buildings throughout Flint.

Labor-backed group reminds Ohioans of Senate Bill 5’s defeat – AP

A labor-backed group that helped defeat collective bargaining restrictions in Ohio says it’s using the five-year anniversary of the union law to remind supporters to stay active and engaged in its efforts.

In a Monday email to supporters, the We Are Ohio organization announced a revamping of its website as it looks to push back against right-to-work legislation and other proposals before the state legislature.

Click here to read the AP’s fully story.

Feb 01 2016

Strong then. Strong now. Stronger together.

Today marks a huge milestone. Five years ago today, Senate Bill 5 was introduced. This attack on working Ohioans would have stripped firefighters, nurses, teachers, police officers and other public employees of their right to collectively bargain.

But we came together. We fought back. We vetoed SB 5. And we’re still here.

To mark this day, we launched our new and improved website – Welcome!

Despite our resounding victory over SB 5, attacks on working Ohioans haven’t stopped, including the looming threat of “Right to Work” is wrong. So we encourage you to stay involved and active in our fight.

The first way you can be a part of our movement is to take a stand. On this new site, we are highlighting the many diverse people – like you – who are on our side.

Would you be willing to be featured on our website? If so, go to http://weareohio.com/get-involved/, select a category that best represents you and fill out our survey.

The second thing you can do is get engaged with our robust online community. Like us onFacebook and follow us on Twitter.

The final step is to share our message with friends, family and co-workers! Email our new site. Share our posts on Facebook. Retweet. We’re stronger together.

Jan 26 2016

Calling all Southeast Ohioans – Athens AMP Meeting!

Join us on Thursday, February 4 at the Athens Community Center to learn about the threat of “Right to work” is wrong in our community. Learn more about this anti-worker agenda and what you can do to take action and protect your community.

Pizza & Soda: 5:30pm – 6pm
Program: 6pm – 7pm

Jan 23 2016

Right to work is not right for WV – Gilbert Times

by: Jordan Gibson

Today as I scrolled across the website of West Virginia’s political parties, I came across something interesting on the West Virginia Republican Party’s front page. It was an article titled, “ICYMI: Right to Work is Right for WV.” Friends, seeing this was very startling considering the Republicans in West Virginia now have enough leverage to pass this kind of legislation.