GOP Seeks To Crush Labor Political Voice in Ohio
A Columbus based political column reports GOP leadership pressing to pass the Kile bill outlawing labor union political activity. The House Elections Committee narrowly approved after intense lobbying, with Elton Lahr pressured to switch his position as five Republicans joined Democrats in blocking the measure earlier.
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GOP
Labor
Columbus
Republican Party
Ohio
House of Representatives
House Elections Committee
Elton Lahr
Sandusky County
George A
Meinhart
Meigs County
Lahr
Ohio House
House
Representative Lahr
Kile Bill Impact on Ohio Workers and Unions
Analysis of the proposed Kile Bill in Ohio, urging prohibition of union political funding and officer solicitation of member contributions. Critics warn it would curb labor influence on unemployment and safety legislation, and could criminalize violations. The piece cites Chamber of Commerce tactics and compares to totalitarian regimes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Medical Association
Ohio Bar Association
Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio Republican Finance Committee
Timken
Ohio Republican
Pew
Philadelphia
Hanna
Hanna Coal Company
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel
Charles Hook
American Rolling Mill
Voices of Protest Against Anti-Labor Legislation
A call to action urging citizens to contact Congress and state legislators in Washington Columbus and Frankfort to oppose anti labor measures backed by big business. The message emphasizes public servant accountability and urges card and letter writing to influence lawmakers in Ohio and Kentucky. Contact CIO Council Office for information on representatives.
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BIG Business
Washington
Columbus
Frankfort
Kentucky
Ohio
CIO Council
How to Contact Your Legislators
State Senators and Representatives can be reached by mail c/o The Ohio Senate in Columbus. Senators listed from Cincinnati include William H. Deddens Fred L. Hoffman Gordon Benner. Representatives named are Gilbert Bettman Don Bullock Al Glandorf Robert F. Groneman A Bruce McClure Robert F. Beckman L J Schneider Jr James S. Simmonds Robert Taft.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Ohio
Ohio House of Representatives
Cincinnati
William H. Deddens
Fred L. Hoffman
Gordon Benner
Gilbert Bettman
Don Bullock
al Glandorf
Robert F. Groneman
A. Bruce McClure
Robert F. Beckman
L. J. Schneider, Jr
James S. Simmonds
Robert Taft
Ohio legislators urged to oppose Kile bill threatening unions
A public appeal warns the Ohio House to block House Bill 802, arguing it cripples unions and labor rights while letting corporate money flood campaigns. The letter cites testimony, party leaders, and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as key players and urges union members to contact state legislators with letters and postcards.
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Kile
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
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