Ohio passes anti-Union Bill

US: The House of Representatives of the State of Ohio approved an anti-union bill aimed at reducing the budgetary expenditures and demanding adjustments in health care, pensions and salaries in state sectors.

The Bill was passed despite the claims of thousands of public workers, students, policemen, firemen, among others, determined to keep protesting until their collective bargaining rights are respected. Under Republican control, the House of Representatives adopted the regulation after a vote of 17 in favour and 16 against. Before it is implemented by Governor John Richard Kasich it must be approved by the Senate, which is expected to pass it without difficulties.

According to USA Today newspaper, the Democrats had no amendments to the bill, they just handed over more than 65,000 signatures expressing discontent. Washington, Thursday, Prensa Latina