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HB 153 will soon take effect

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

HB 153 (Kasich’s Budget Bill) becomes effective on September 28, 2011. Unlike Senate Bill 5, it appears that Ohio’s unions do not intend to seek referendum on this legislation. This bill will not impact existing collective bargaining agreements, but here … Continue reading →

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Senate Bill 5 Impact on Pensions

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

A recent news article stated that the prohibition on pension pick-ups could save local governments millions of dollars. Under state law, public employees ...

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Politicking In The Classroom

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Subashi & Wildermuth

Since Senate Bill 5 was introduced, school districts have been faced with complaints about teachers politicking in the classroom. In fact, the OEA has encouraged teachers to raise this issue in the classroom, calling it a “teaching moment.” The board of education is not without remedy of this situation. In most classrooms, Senate Bill 5, labor negotiations, union activities, etc., are not part of the planned curriculum.