SB 5 will slash the wages and benefits of hard-working, middle class Ohioans and ultimately kill jobs. It eliminates the rights of citizens to come together to bargain with management for a better life. SB 5 passed the Senate last week, and now the only thing in the way of SB 5 becoming law is the Ohio House. SB 5 is terribly unfair. SB 5 bars police officers and firefighters from bargaining for better safety equipment. SB 5 throws teachers who strike in jail. SB 5 allows employers to unilaterally decide how much to pay/cut school bus drivers, cafeteria workers and people who pick up our trash. House Democrats will stand up for our middle class families. By signing our petition, you will be telling the House Republicans that basic fairness should allow these hard working folks to join together to bargain for reasonable wages and terms of employment. I hope you will stand with us as we challenge Republican lawmakers every step of the way and ensure the voices of middle class families are heard. Republicans refused to listen to the overwhelming opposition to SB 5, but House Democrats have heard you loud and clear. Please support our efforts today so that we can continue to work on behalf of teachers, police and firefighters across Ohio. Sincerely,
Armond Budish
Minority Leader
Ohio House Democratic Caucus
