Volume 58, No.

1 January 2011

No resolution yet in amount pierce etc., maybe they were not

properly trained. We may never
know.
of back pay for grievance win I raise this issue because a
large part of the resolution to this
Going back to May, 2009, the
grievance is the amount of time
Company raised the issue of a
Joe Hoagland spent by supervisory/salary per-
work-stoppage and informed me
sonnel doing bargaining unit work
President that our members would be com-
– not how long it would have taken
pelled to train salaried employees
us to get the same result.
in the operation of equipment.
In a letter to the Company dat-
Maybe if they had stuck with ed June 30, 2010, we stated our
In the February, 2010 issue of
that plan, it would not have taken opinion on the calculation of
Golden Lodge News, I wrote about
so much time to produce the hours, and also requested the crew
the arbitration decision concern-
scrapped products. But as the designations from each area that
ing supervision and salary person-
Company supervision made the would have been working in the
nel performing bargaining unit
decision to self-train, they took various operations.
work . Although we prevailed in
full responsibility for the out- At the time of this writing, we
that dispute, there is yet no resolu-
come. If it took them an inordinate have received no response.
tion to this matter.
amount of time to melt, roll, or
(Continued on Page 2)
In a letter dated March 12,
2010, the Company laid out its cal-
culations for hours, or fractions
thereof, for the occupations and
processes that were involved.
Their idea was to base the
number of hours required, by oc-
cupation, using qualified bargain-
ing employees in their occupa-
tions. Those hours would have
been multiplied by the appropriate
labor grades, including incentive.
The Company also suggested
that we should decide the proper
distribution of back pay to em-
ployees in the affected occupa-
tions. There are many passenger car and truck tires made in the U.S.A by Steelworkers. Be
sure to check the DOT code on the tires with the list on Page 5 to make sure you are
We do not agree. buying a genuine, USW union-made product. (USW photo/Steve Dietz)
...President’s Column
(Continued from Page 1)
Melt Production Payment
due in March for everyone
We have received the official
monthly operation levels from the
Company for the month of De-
cember.
For the Harrison and Faircrest
facilities combined, the produc-
tion was 133,813 equivalent ingot
tons. At Gambrinus, the number
reflects 24,699 total pierced tons.
According to our calculations,
the 133,813 equivalent ingot tons
produced gives us a monthly aver-
age of 122,790 tons for 2010.
This triggers the Melt Produc-
tion Payment. This Melt Produc-
tion Payment for an average of
120,000 to 130,000 tons per
month entitles each employee to a
lump sum payment of 2 percent of
his/her total wages paid for hours
worked during the year (3 percent
for a 130,000 ton average).
The payment will be paid on
the first pay period in March,
2011.
The details of this payment can
be found in Article V, Section O,
Pages B-52 and B-53 of the 2009
Basic Labor Agreement.
Stewards transferring?
If you are a Shop Steward and
have been transferred on a perma-
nent basis to another department,
please call the union hall to update
your information.
We must inform the Company
so that you are recognized as a
steward in your new department.
The union hall’s phone num-
ber is: (330) 454-6137.
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS
GOLDEN LODGE NEWS STAFF
Tom Sponhour, Editor
Joe Hoagland, Managing Editor
Ron Roberts, Associate Editor
Chris Tunney, Associate Editor
LOCAL 1123 OFFICERS
Joe Hoagland, President
Dan Ellington, Vice President
Pat Eslich, Recording Secretary
Joey Shearer, Financial Secretary
Kathy Boyd, Treasurer
James Schweitzer, Trustee
Susie Camper, Trustee
Keith Strobelt, Trustee
Paul McKenzie, Guide
Bill Webler, Outside Guard
Bob Seward, Inside Guard
Published monthly, except July, by
the United Steelworkers, Golden Lodge
Local 1123, AFL-CIO, in the interest of
its members and to further the aims and
programs of the Union.
USW Local 1123 represents bar-
gaining unit workers at the Canton, Gam-
brinus, and Faircrest plants of The
Timken Company.
USW Golden Lodge Local 1123
1234 Harrison Ave. S.W.
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-6137
Fax (330) 454-3461
Email - golden@neo.rr.com

February 2
Regular Union Meeting
7:30 p.m.
February 9
Stewards Classes
9: 00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
February 15
Deadline for substitute
vacation choice dates

“Congress must not attempt to balance the budget on the backs of working families and February 16
retirees.” That’s the message delivered by USW Secretary-Treasurer Stan Johnson to an Regular Union Meeting
event held in the lobby of Steelworkers Headquarters on the eve of the final report
outlining recommendations from the National Commission on Fiscal Reform and
9: 00 a.m.
Responsibility to reduce our nation’s long term deficit.

2 January 2011
 Want to file a grievance?
Here’s how:
By Ron Roberts, Chairman
FSP Grievance Committee
Golden Lodge members may
find themselves wanting to file a
grievance but are unfamiliar with
the procedure. The grievance pro-
cess is progressive and intended to
work out problems between the
union and Company.
The contract language can be
difficult to read because it is a le-
gal document. Here is a condensed
overview:
Step 1
· A Union member with a com-
plaint may discuss the problem
with his supervisor. He or she
must be off the clock. The member
should have Union representation
by either a Steward or Grievance
Committee member from the
proper division. (HSP, GSP, etc.)
• The supervisor then has five
days (not counting weekends and
holidays) to answer the complaint.
• If not satisfied with the an-
swer, the member may ask for
grievance papers. Again, off the
clock and with union representa-
tion.
• The member takes the pa-
pers to the Union Hall and has
them filled out by the President.
• The Union Hall will give the
member a sheet of instructions to
follow. These are important.
• The Union member takes the
papers back to work and gives
them to the supervisor. This is the
appeal to go to the next step.
January 2011
Step 2
• A meeting will be scheduled
(off the clock) within five calen-
dar days of turning in the papers.
• Attending this meeting will
be the grievant, steward, griev-
ance committee member and two
representatives of the Company.
• The meeting is an attempt to
resolve the grievance.
• The Company will give its
written Step 2 answer to the griev-
ant and steward within five calen-
dar days of the meeting.
• The grievant must bring the
written answer to the Union Hall
ASAP. There is a short window of
time to appeal to the next step.
• Not all Step 2 answers are ap-
pealed to Step 3.
Step 3
• A meeting (off the clock) will
be held within 15 calendar days.
• Attending the meeting will be
the grievant, a representative of
the International Union, the local
union president, the division
grievance committee and a Com-
pany representative.
• Minutes of these meetings
are recorded by transcription.
• This is a formal attempt to re-
solve the grievance.
• The Company will give its
Step 3 answer to the International
Union Representative within 10
calendar days.
• The International Represen-
tative can appeal to the next step.
The local union president and the
grievance committee make rec-
ommendations whether to appeal.
Many grievances are not appealed.
Step 4 - Arbitration
• If the grievance is appealed to
Step 4, an arbitrator is selected by
mutual agreement of both parties.
• The arbitrator will set the
date of the arbitration hearing
within 90 days.
• At the arbitration hearing, ei-
ther party can call witnesses and
submit documentation.
• Both parties have a two week
period after the arbitration hearing
to file briefs in support of their ar-
gument.
• Within 30 days of receiving
the briefs, the arbitrator gives his
decision.
• Arbitration decisions are fi-
nal and binding.
This outline does not contain
every variable that comes into
play during the grievance proce-
dure but is intended to familiarize
our members with the process.
Grievances are an important
means of protecting our rights as
Union members. They also serve
as a basis for future negotiations.
The best way to illustrate to the
Company that there is a problem is
to show them grievances filed.
The stewards, grievance com-
mittee members and union leader-
ship rely on the membership for
support.
If you have a question about a
grievance - talk to them. They are
your representatives and will
gladly assist you.
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 Now more than ever: Buy union-made
The UAW’s 2011 Vehicle Buying Guide
In the market for a new car or truck? Or, do you just need new tires for your current vehicle? Listed below is
the information needed to make sure you buy union-made. The vehicles listed are made in the United States or
Canada by members of the UAW and Canadian Auto Workers (CAW).
Because of the integration of United States and Canadian vehicle production, all the vehicles listed that are
made in Canada include significant UAW-made content and support the jobs of UAW members.
However, those marked with an asterisk (*) are produced in the United States and another country. The
light-duty (LD) crew cab versions of the vehicles marked with a double asterisk (**) are manufactured only in
Mexico; other models are made in the United States. When purchasing one of these models, check the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). A VIN beginning with “1,” “4” or “5” identifies a U.S.-made vehicle; “2” identi-
fies a Canadian-made vehicle.
UAW CARS UAW SUVs/CUVs CAW CARS
Buick Lacrosse Buick Enclave Chevrolet Camaro
Buick Lucerne Cadillac Escalade ESV Chevrolet Impala
Cadillac CTS Cadillac Escalade/Hybrid Chrysler 300
Cadillac DTS Chevrolet Suburban Dodge Challenger
Cadillac STS Chevrolet Tahoe /Hybrid Dodge Charger
Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Traverse Ford Crown Victoria
Chevrolet Cruze Dodge Durango Lincoln Town Car
Chevrolet Malibu Dodge Nitro Mercury Grand Marquis
Chevrolet Volt Ford Escape/Hybrid CAW SUVs/CUVs
Chrysler Sebring Ford Expedition Chevrolet Equinox
Dodge Avenger Ford Explorer Ford Edge
Dodge Caliber Ford Explorer Sport Trac Ford Flex
Dodge Viper GMC Acadia GMC Terrain
Ford Focus GMC Yukon/Hybrid Lincoln MKT
Ford Mustang Jeep Compass Lincoln MKX
Ford Taurus Jeep Grand Cherokee
Lincoln MKS Jeep Liberty Buy USW-made tires
Mazda6 Jeep Patriot You’ve taken great care to
Mitsubishi Eclipse Jeep Wrangler make sure you’ve got a genuine
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Lincoln Navigator union-made vehicle.
Mitsubishi Galant Mazda Tribute/Hybrid So why not go the extra mile
Mercury Mariner/Hybrid and make sure you’ve got union-
UAW TRUCKS Mercury Mountaineer
Chevrolet Colorado made tires underneath that union-
Mitsubishi Endeavor made ride? Quality, union-made
Chevrolet Silverado**
Dodge Dakota UAW VANS tires in the United States and Can-
Dodge Ram Pickup* Chevrolet Express ada are made by our brother and
Ford F Series Ford Econoline sister United Steelworkers.
Ford Ranger GMC Savana The U.S. Department of
GMC Canyon CAW VANS Transportation requires that all
GMC Sierra** Chrysler Town & Country tires sold in the United States carry
Mazda B-series Dodge Grand Caravan a code which shows, among other
Volkswagen Routan things, the company and plant that

4 January 2011
made the tire. The code looks
something like this:
DOT BE XX XXX XXX
The two symbols (either two
letters or a letter and a number)
which follow “DOT” indicate the
company and the plant where a tire
was manufactured.
For example, the above code
BE indicates a tire made by B. F.
Goodrich in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Below is a list of all unionized
tire plants in the United States and
Canada and their DOT codes. By
comparing this list to the code on
the tire you are buying, you can be
certain you are getting a genuine
union-made tire.
In addition to company brands,
these codes will also appear on
“Associate Brand” and “Private
Brand” tires manufactured at the
above plants. The key, then, to be-
ing sure of getting a USW-made
tire is the DOT code. Be sure and
check it with the list. Union-made
tires on union-built vehicles.
DOT CODES
B. F. Goodrich:
BE, BF
Bridgestone/Firestone:
VE, YE, YU, 8B, 2M, 3M, D2,
E3, W1, Y7, 2C, 4D, 5D
Cooper:
UP, UT
Denman Tire:
DY
Dunlop:
DA
Goodyear:
JE, JJ, JN, JT, JU, MC, MJ, MK,
MD, PC,PT, PU, PY, TA, UK
Kelly-Springfield:
JF, MM, PJ
Yokohama Tire:
CC
January 2011
The Timken Roller Bearing
Axle Works
The Timken Roller Bearing Axle Company was organized in St.
Louis in 1899. As the need to increase production developed, the
St. Louis site became unsatisfactory because of its distance from the
steel market, the high freight rates, delays in getting material and
its distance from the centers of automobile production.
In 1901, five lots in Canton on the west side of Dueber Avenue
running north from Bridge Street (now the 20th St. gate) were pur-
chased and in the fall, the first office-plant building was construct-
ed. It opened on December 2 with 40 employees. In its first year, it
produced 100,000 bearings.
(The following editorial appeared in a Canton business publi-
cation in November, 1901, following the building of the office-plant.
One of the latest (and by no means the least important) additions
to the Canton industrial world, during the year just closing, is The
Timken Roller Bearing Axle Company, whose works are located on
Bridge street, just opposite the shops of the Cleveland Axle Manu-
facturing Company, of whose product they are a heavy consumer.
While the Timken plant appears modest in size, it is fitted
throughout with the very best and finest machinery and appliances
for its especial requirements, and gives employment to 50 experi-
enced workmen. The number of employees will be increased as oc-
casion requires, and double this number are expected to be employed
within a few months. The company’s specialty is the manufacture
of roller bearing axles for all kinds of vehicles, including street cars
and other heavy carriers. Some of the machines required in the pro-
duction of these axles weigh eight or nine tons, while others are but
250 pounds in weight. The machinery has not all been assembled as
yet, still the investment in this line has reached the handsome fig-
ure of $70,000. The engraving presented herewith gives a very good
general view of the Timken plant.
The Timken Roller Bearing Axle Company is officered as fol-
lows: Henry Timken, president; H. H. Timken, vice president; Wil-
liam Timken, treasurer; J. D. Alsup, general manager. Most of these
gentlemen will become residents of this city, although suitable res-
idences have been hard to procure. The Messrs. Timken come from
St. Louis, while Mr. Alsup hails from Middletown, Ohio, where he
had entire supervision of the manufacture of the specialty now be-
ing produced here.
This manufactory adds one more to the great diversity of Canton
products, and the new plant and its people have received a hearty
welcome from the local business and social world.
-Reprinted from the TIMKEN magazine Volume 19, Number 4
5

SOAR NOTES
Report says young adults are
‘Too Fat to Fight’
By Jim Reed
On Veterans’ Day, America
paid tribute to thousands of young
volunteers who enlist to serve
their country. However, a sorrow-
ful note accompanied the yearly
celebration.
An organization called “Mis-
sion Readiness” issued a report ti-
tled “Too Fat to Fight”. It said:
The Defense Department esti-
mates that 75% of young adults
cannot join the military due to var-
ious disqualifying factors.
Weight problems are the lead-
ing medical reason why young
adults cannot join.
More than 100 retired Gener-
als and Admirals signed the re-
port, which calls on Congress to
crackdown on junk food in
schools, and require more exer-
cise.
The Senate has responded by
passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free
Kids Act, a bipartisan bill that will
ensure food provided to kids in
school will be healthy.
I say “BRAVO”. Congress
should take all steps possible to
help our youth gain fitness. Now,
if we can only get them from in
front of the TV, computer and cell
Just a Thought
Be good to your kids, they
choose your rest home!
6 January 2011
I.W. Abel
Chapter
1/27
phones, and exercise a little, it
would help.
While watching a little league
baseball game, the batter hit a
ground ball toward the second
baseman. He tried to bend over to
field the ball, but could not! He
watched it as it went between his
legs into the outfield.
I felt sorry for the boy, but I
must admit, he was obese for his
age. It can only lead to health is-
sues in life.
AT OUR SOAR MEETING
We had our Annual Christmas
Dinner, and had a great turnout,
plus, with a fine program everyone
seemed to enjoy.
The choir from Massillon
Washington High School enter-
tained the group. They are more
than just a choir. They are a group
of singers and dancers who per-
formed a variety of show tunes, as
well as, Christmas music.
After their last song, they left
the stage and came into the audi-
ence, shook hands and wished ev-
eryone a Merry Christmas. I must
say, they were a fine group of
young people that you could be
proud of.
President Holmes an-
nounced that since WHBC no
longer does public service an-
nouncements, and we could not let
our members know if a meeting
would be canceled due to bad
weather, we would try a different
approach. If the city schools can-
cel school because of bad weather
on the day of our meeting, we will
also cancel our meeting.
Eleven lucky winners went
home with a beautiful Poinsettia
given as door prizes.
Those celebrating birthdays
in December: John Schaar; Bob
Wiley; Mary Jane Baguers; Bob
Givins; Ruth Hayhurst; Dale Vic-
ki; and Pauline Barkley.
Anniversaries: Bob and Mary
Wiley; 58 years.
Get Well Wishes: Lewis Bea-
ver, a long-time member, is recu-
perating after a few trips to the
hospital. The last trip they im-
planted a pacemaker. We hope
they got that old ticker regulated at
last!
Deaths: We were sorry to hear
that Cromer Weekley passed
away. He had been ill for some
time. Heard his wife enjoyed com-
ing to our SOAR meetings.
We had the pleasure of a few
guests that attended: Joe Hoag-
land, President of Golden Lodge;
Willie Moore, Coordinator of
SOAR for District 1; Jacque Mill-
er; Mary Jane Baguers; and Linda
Essinger.
A collection was taken for the
Canton Ex-Newsboys Associa-
tion. On their behalf, I want to
thank everyone.
FEBRUARY
LUNCHEON MENU
Beef Tips/Noodles
Carrots
Apple Sauce
Cake/Coffee

The following members of Gold-
en Lodge have passed away and Bi-
bles have been presented to their
families.
RAYMOND C. BOOTH, Dept. 60, 5810
Bosford, S.W., Canton, passed away Novem-
ber 4, 2010. Brother Booth joined the Union in
1973 and retired in 2003.
ALBERT SCHWITZGEBEL, Dept. 68, 900
Miles Avenue, N.W., Canton, passed away De-
cember 8, 2010. Brother Schwitzgebel joined
the Union in 1948 and retired in 1978.
EDWIN C. PARKS, JR., Dept. 120, 5350
Ridge, S.E., Canton, passed away December 8,
2010. Brother Parks joined the Union in 1955
and retired in 1984.
ALMA ROSE SHANNON, Dept. 81, 1615 -
17th Street, S.W., Canton, passed away De-
cember 8, 2010. Sister Shannon joined the Union
in 1969 and retired in 2000.
ADDIE D. NEECE, Dept. 12, 4224 Sherer
Road, S.W., Canton, passed away December
13, 2010. Brother Neece joined the Union in
1944 and retired in 1981.
JOSEPH A. ROSS, Dept. 750, P.O. Box 203,
Malvern, passed away December 14, 2010.
Brother Ross joined the Union in 1964 and
retired in 1994.
JAMES B. CARMICHAEL, Dept. 754,
passed away December 16, 2010. Brother
Carmichael joined the Union in 1969 and re-
tired in 1999.
WARDELL M. SUMPTER, JR., Dept. 71,
2091 Cloveridge Avenue, S.E., East Canton,
passed away December 16, 2010. Brother
Sumpter joined the Union in 1956 and retired
in 1997.
HERBERT L. DeLANCEY, Dept. 73, 1218
Washington St., S.W., Sherrodsville, passed
away December 29, 2010. Brother DeLancey
joined the Union in 1956 and retired in 1990.
WILLIAM B. BROWNING, Dept. 750, 1366
Overland St., N.E., North Canton, passed away
December 29, 2010. Brother Browning joined
the Union in 1949 and retired in 1991.
THOMAS ROY AMMOND, Dept. 133, 2284
Ashley River Road #206, Charleston, SC, passed
away December 30, 2010. Brother Ammond
joined the Union in 1971 and retired in 2001.
JAMES LEE JENKINS, Dept. 94, 411 Girard
Avenue, S.E., Canton, passed away December
31, 2010. Brother Jenkins joined the Union in
1973 and retired in 2004.
January 2011
HARLEY E. MARTIN, Dept. 183, 636 ...Crackdown
Edgewood, S.W., Massillon, passed away Janu-
ary 3, 2011. Brother Martin joined the Union in (Continued from Page 8)
1946 and retired in 1987.
WENDELL H. HUMES, Dept. 13, 5651 Lou-
STEVEN GREENHOUSE:
isville Street, Louisville, passed away January So, many states face large budget
3, 2011. Brother Humes joined the Union in deficits, and we’re seeing two dif-
1946 and retired in 1975.
ferent strategies by governors and
CHESTER C. STEIN, Dept. 188, 4365
legislators. One is trying to get,
Gooding Road, S.W., Canton, passed away
January 5, 2011. Brother Stein joined the Union you know, public sector unions to
in 1941 and retired in 1971. agree to wage freezes or to agree to
less expensive pensions.
Recent Now, with Republicans cap-
Retirees turing many, many state houses
last November, we’re seeing an-
Golden Lodge congratulates other thing, where Republican
the following members who have governors - John Kasich in Ohio,
recently retired and will now enjoy
Scott Walker in Wisconsin -
their union-negotiated retiree pen- they’re really taking aim at the
sion and healthcare benefits. unions, not just to get them to trim
Scott E. Aguredakes wages, but to really try to weaken
Wayne C. Harless them. And they’re trying to push
through real institutional, struc-
Michael D. Mayle
Wade A. Radabaugh tural changes that will weaken
unions long term.
Paul E. Rusher
And in Ohio, Kasich is really
Garry L. Webster
going to war against the unions.
You know, as we just saw, he
wants to take away the right to bar-
gain for child care workers and
home care workers and end bind-
ing arbitration and end teachers’
December 1 Meeting right to strike.
Dale Jones And I interviewed a professor
Joe Wallace at Ohio State, who said, “Well, if
*John Posan you don’t give public employees
the right to strike, you absolutely
**Bill Meyers
**Bob Seward should give them binding arbitra-
tion, to try to maintain some modi-
December 15 Meeting cum of fairness in the system, be-
Chuck Morris cause if you can’t strike and you
Andy Schneider don’t get arbitration, management
***Terry Bressler could really squeeze unions very
***Scott Jacob hard.”
****Lum Keenan (This article is taken from a
*Donated to USW Local 5000 daily TV/radio news program on
**Donated to the USO the web at: DemocracyNOW.org.
***Donated to the Salvation Army
It airs on over 900 stations and is
****Donated to Meals on Wheels hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan
Gonzalez.)
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 Crackdown on organized labor:

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

NON-PROFIT ORG.
States call for wage & benefits cuts

PERMIT NO. 973

Ohio Gov. John Kasich:
‘We need to break the back
of organized labor in
schools.’
In states across the country,
elected officials and right-wing
pundits are calling not just for cuts
to wages and benefits in the name
of austerity, but even proposing
laws to undermine labor unions’
influence, and in fact, their very
existence.
New census figures released
recently show state revenues de-
CANTON, OH
GOV. ANDREW CUOMO:
We have to start with an emergen-
cy financial plan to stabilize our
finances. We need to hold the line,
and we need to institute a wage
freeze in the state of New York.
We need to hold the line on taxes.
We need a state spending cap. And
we need to close this $10 billion
gap without any borrowing.
JUAN GONZALEZ: A num-
ber of other states are facing even
greater threats to the public sector.
The Ohio governor-elect, John

_________________________________
Steelworkers Local 1123, Golden Lodge
clined by nearly 31 percent in Kasich, wants to ban teachers’

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

2009, a $1.1 trillion loss. Under- strikes and prevent child care and
performing investments by state home care workers from unioniz-
pension funds and declining tax ing. Kasich discussed his views on

1234 Harrison Ave. SW

revenues were cited as the primary striking and binding arbitration

causes for the falling revenues.
Nicholas Johnson, director of
the State Fiscal Project at the Cen-
ter on Budget and Policy Priori-
ties, told the Washington Post that
next year will mark, quote, “the
most difficult budget year for
states ever.”
A recent study by the group
found that 40 states have projected
budget gaps totaling $113 billion
for next year. Forty-six states have
raised taxes and made deep cuts to
close a combined budget gap of
$130 billion.
In his first “State of the State
address” the newly inaugurated
governor of New York, Andrew
Cuomo, declared a fiscal crisis.
Pledging to make New York “a
business-friendly state,” Cuomo
ruled out additional borrowing to
pay down the deficit and called for
a one-year freeze on public sector
wages.
last month.
GOV.-ELECT JOHN KA-
SICH: We’ll come up with a series
of changes, but binding arbitration
is not acceptable. You are forcing
increased taxes on taxpayers, with
them having no say, by people
who are - come from a faraway
place that have no accountability
to the taxpayers.
REPORTER: To just make
sure I’m clear, you do not think po-
lice and fire, emergency services,
should have the right to strike.
KASICH: I really don’t favor
the right to strike of any public em-
ployee, OK? That’s my personal
philosophy. How practical that is
to implement - you know, but my
personal philosophy is I don’t like
public employees striking. OK? I
mean, they’ve got good jobs.
They’ve got high pay. They’ve got
good benefits, a great retirement.
Canton, OH 44706
What are they striking for?
Steven Greenhouse, is the la-
bor and workplace reporter for the
New York Times. This week he
wrote a piece for the New York
Times that begins, “Faced with
growing budget deficits and res-
tive taxpayers, elected officials
from Maine to Alabama, Ohio to
Arizona, are pushing new legisla-
tion to limit the power of labor
unions, particularly those repre-
senting government workers, in
collective bargaining and poli-
tics.”
He was asked about this attack
on especially public sector unions
and workers.
(Continued on Page 7)

8 January 2011