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Ohio Voters Repeal Collective Bargaining Law

By: Bill Cohen (Ohio Public Radio) // November 8, 2011
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Voters in Ohio have defeated a new law that limits the collective bargaining rights of unionized public workers. Since the law hadn't taken effect yet, current union rules will remain in place. Ohio voters hope their outcome will send a message to other states considering similar laws.

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