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AFL-CIO chief blesses Obama's handling of Wisconsin labor battle

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Debate Over Ohio SB5 Rages On in Columbus

From the Ohio Democratic Party:
Despite overwhelming public opposition, Senate Republicans are continuing their assault on Ohio’s middle class. This Tuesday, the State Senate is expected to hold a committee vote on Senate Bill 5. We need to flood the Statehouse and tell Senate Republicans to vote NO. We want to invite you to join thousands of like-minded Ohioans at the “Rally for Ohio’s Middle Class” this Tuesday at the Statehouse.

Here are the details for the rally:

Rally for Ohio’s Middle Class
Tuesday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Ohio Statehouse – West Lawn
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Please click here to let us know you’re coming, and join us at Statehouse this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

P.S. Bus rides to the Statehouse are available on a first-come, first-serve basis across Ohio. They will depart from: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Marietta, Middletown, Toledo and Youngstown. If you are interested, please sign up here.

From the AFL-CIO:
Here is how you can help stop Senate Bill 5 and Kasich's attack on the middle class:

- Attend Tuesday's "Rally for Ohio's Middle Class" on the West Lawn of the Statehouse at 10:00 am.

- Call your Senator at 1-888-218-5931.

- Volunteer at a phone bank (scroll down to the bottom of the page).

- Attend an event in your area.

- Email your Senator.