Sunday, November 06, 2011

Urgent Action Alert for Ohio!

Labor Union Report:

Background:

On November 8th, Issue 2 will be on the ballot in Ohio.

Very simply, the decision Ohio voters will be making is as follows:

  • A YES vote allows Governor Kasich’s collective bargaining reform (SB 5) to go into effect
  • A NO vote essentially returns collective bargaining power to the unions and puts the state of Ohio into further economic uncertainty.
  • Unions are spending millions to defeat Issue 2 and right now, it appears (based on polls) they are winning.

    Why it’s important:

    Ohio is a big battleground state.

    If the unions win, they will be emboldened going into 2012. A loss for them will be a huge setback.

    Pre-market meltdown, Ohio had $46.5 billion in unfunded liabilities (retiree pension and healthcare). It is higher now.

    What is needed:
    For ye Twitter gods:
    • Tweets to encourage people to GOTV
    • Tweets on Issue 2 related posts (see below), with a push to GOTV
    • Phone banking: Building for a Better Ohio has info here to help: http://betterohio.org/volunteercenters
    Posts (as/if you have time)

    Frankly, at this point, anything urging GOTV is crucial.

    However, for background, Jason Hart has been doing a phenomenal job writing on the topic. Here is his twitter acct.  [Even RT'ing his posts would be good.]

    Here are some posts Jason’s, et al) that you may find useful:
    This is a good resource (if you need background):
    Again, since this will likely have an impact on 2012, the more you can do the better.
    Remember, the election is on November 8th.

    Time is running out.


    4 comments:

    The Machiavellian said...

    the unions in Ohio are going full-bore.

    Less fireman and you will die in a fire.

    Less policemen and you will be raped.

    Of course, no one ever asks, have you taken a pay cut so your fellow employees can keep their jobs.

    Of course the answer is no.

    Just keep paying your taxes and like it.

    OCBill said...

    UPDATE: "Republican" Mitt Romney refuses to endorse Issue 2, the Republican-sponsored referendum in Ohio that would keep SB 5.

    David said...

    "Republican" Mitt Romney refuses to endorse Issue 2, Gee, imagine that! Actually, it should be Republican, without the quotes. Republicans, these days, shouldn't be also counted as Conservatives, often far from it.

    Anonymous said...

    OK, Ohio, let's see what you can get started for the 2012 dethroning of the Dear Leader !!!