Kasich Opponents: Repeal Your Anti-Union Law — Then We’ll Talk

[jefferson_dem]

Kasich Opponents: Repeal Your Anti-Union Law — Then We’ll Talk
Eric Kleefeld | August 18, 2011, 5:33PM

The Ohio labor and progressive-backed political group that is behind the referendum to repeal Gov. John Kasich's new law, which would weaken collective bargaining rights for public unions, has a response to his offer on Wednesday for compromise: We'll sit down and talk -- after you repeal the bill in its entirety.

"We are asking you for a fresh start, and that fresh start must begin with a full repeal of Senate Bill 5," the group declared in a letter released Thursday, with emphasis in the original.

"A complete repeal of Senate Bill 5 would go a long way toward creating an environment for compromise, restoring trust in government by the electorate and setting the table for meaningful negotiations about creating jobs, rebuilding Ohio's economy and moving the state forward."

As such, it seems as if the most likely scenario is that the bill will not be repealed, and the referendum will go forward this November -- with the bill's opponents currently ahead in the race.

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/08/kasich-opponents-repeal-your-anti-union-law----then-well-talk.php

In related news, Kasich's approval stands at 36%. http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2011/08/kasichsb-5-numbers.html

[Oceansaway]

1. Go Ohio !! Repeal SB-5 !!...n/t

[liberal N proud]

2. What an ass - Screws the public employee then asks them to save his ass