Statement and Mission

CWA Local 4502 proudly stands in solidarity with Ohio Labor Organizations in opposing S.B. 5. The truth behind what is being broadcast from the Ohio Governor's office is that Ohio's budget crisis is a result of over 30 years of Corporate, Insurance and banking deregulation. The worldwide economic collapse of 2008 revealed political and corporate interests that cared little for the trillions of dollars of wealth that vanished in that time period. Pension plans and retirmement savings were harmed beyond repair and not one of those at fault were ever held accountable.

In 2011, a new breed of conservative world view philosophy gained governor seats in Wisconsion, Ohio and other "breadbasket" states. A lie was put out through media sources that the state budget crisis was a result of PUBLIC SECTOR wages/benefits! In truth, the state could lay off EVERY single employee and still not have a fraction of the budget deficit corrected. The harm is that citizens who believe the claims being made will only realize less public service; less accountability for government service; and increased costs when private contractors don't produce the bare bones services they promise!

S.B. 5 is nothing short of an attack on middle class America. To eliminate the middle class workers in mid-America, and the Unions who often represent them and hold local and state governments accountable for policy and practice - will give the new breed of world view politician the same tools given to those who caused the economic meltdown of 2008....Ohio citizens need to remember that the financial crisis of this country was not caused by Public Sector employees. None of the hard working people who have dedicated their careers to public service are getting rich, or living in luxury. Those jobs are middle class, working American jobs that provide a LIVING WAGE that allows for ones famiily. Something we should all stand up for.

Local 4502's mission is to educate our members and Ohio's taxpayer on the value public employees provide, and the accountability and efficiency realized through collective bargaining.

IMPORTANT Updates

CWA 4502 Contract Ratification vote information. CLICK HERE

Referendum Volunteer Opportunity for Petition Data Entry

CWA Local 4502 Petition Volunteers Gather Over 500 Signatures

Major Event for June 4th at IAFF Local 67; Mayor and Council Help Drive

We are Ohio Forms Organizing Committee to Help Local Efficiency

Senator Contact Information

Click Here To Email Your Senator Today

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Click Here For Directory of The Insurance, Commerce and Labor Senate Committee-Hearing SB5

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REFERENCE AND RESOURCE AREA

Ohio public sector's message is based on fact and accurate data. Taxpayers deserve the truth, not the fear and hidden agenda of Political and Media philosophies.

To understand the issues facing the public sector worker, we need to start with the proposed legislation and then educate ourselves on the data and research substantiating the public employees impact on savings to State and Local governments.

Senate Bill 5 Legislative Draft - Click here

SB 5 Bill Analysis

SB 5 Summary of Major Points

Senate Bill 5 Action Alert. Facts to Share

Public Employee Talking Points on SB 5

Myths vs. Facts of Public Employee Wages and Collective Bargaining's Impact on the Public Employer

EPI Brief: Are Ohio Public Workers Overpaid?

Public Service - Public Savings. Real Benefit of Public Employees

State Pension Misconceptions and Relation to State Debt

Public Employess and Collective Bargaining. The Real Story

Right To Work States and the Negative Financial Impact

Comparing Public sector to Private sector employees Out of Balance