There’s power in numbers—that’s why working together is such an important political tool. When bills that affect working families are being discussed, your leaders need to hear from you. Whether it’s calling their office, sending them an email, or writing a letter to the editor, your elected officials must hear from you.

Tell Congress to Stop Bad Trade Deals
Focus Instead on China Trade Imbalance
The Ohio AFL-CIO urges all workers to contact their United States House of Representatives member and urge opposition to the Columbia Free Trade Bill. Read more>>

SB 221
Governor Strickland's Energy Bill
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Ohio's Progressive Minimum Wage
Beginning January 2008 Ohio’s lowest wage earners will be getting a much-needed raise. Read more>>

Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Conference
Together as one, working men and women from around the state came to Columbus in early May 2007 to take part in the Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Conference. Delegates to the Conference met with their legislators to discuss:

• State Budget Priorities
  
• Workers' Rights
  
• Health Care Disclosure & Fair Share
  
• Fair Trade & Jobs

Click here to see a more detailed Ohio AFL-CIO legislatvie agenda >>

SB 117
Ohio House passes business-backed bill for cable-TV competition.
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HB 694
Tthe new date for final briefs is March 8th. The judge apparently is looking to proceed in a manner that will allow him to fully consider and decide the issue under the rules of civil procedure. Read more >>

Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
Senator Voinovich Lets Down Working Families - The Employee Free Choice Act has a Majority Vote but Senate Rule Stymies It. Read more >>

Workforce Investment Act
Read our letter to Senator Brown concerning the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. Read letter >>

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