November 9, 2011
Dear AFSCME Sisters and Brothers:
Yesterday's election results in Ohio are an enormous victory for union members everywhere. Ohio voters sent a loud and clear message: Taking away rights from public workers is the wrong way to ensure public safety and provide the quality public services that citizens need and deserve.
I want to thank our AFSCME sisters and brothers in Ohio who led this fight, with support from a united labor movement and concerned citizens in Ohio and across the country.
We're proud that AFSCME members from all over the United States - including members from CSEA/AFSCME here in New York - joined the fight by traveling to Ohio to knock on doors, make phone calls, and help get out the vote.
Ohio's massive grassroots campaign has provided a shot in the arm for the entire labor movement in our country.
Ohio Gov. Jon Kasich had piles of money from corporate interests and rich individuals - but working families had people power on our side, and that's what made the difference.
"We Are Ohio" has reminded us all that no matter how large and powerful the forces against us, the voices of hard-working middle class families, who earn their income providing essential public services, can be heard. And it sent a strong message to politicians from both political parties that there is price to be paid for scapegoating workers.
I know that AFSCME members all across the country, just like those of us in New York, are facing ever-greater challenges every day. We can all take inspiration in those battles from the unity and incredible resolve that has been demonstrated over these past months by our brothers and sisters in Ohio.
We will face the struggles before us with renewed vigor and determination thanks to their trailblazing victory.
This vote shows that Americans want real solutions that include the voices of everyone. The only way we move this country ahead is if we work together to build a better future.
In solidarity,
Danny Donohue
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| Danny Donohue photo: Tom Campbell |
Yesterday's election results in Ohio are an enormous victory for union members everywhere. Ohio voters sent a loud and clear message: Taking away rights from public workers is the wrong way to ensure public safety and provide the quality public services that citizens need and deserve.
I want to thank our AFSCME sisters and brothers in Ohio who led this fight, with support from a united labor movement and concerned citizens in Ohio and across the country.
We're proud that AFSCME members from all over the United States - including members from CSEA/AFSCME here in New York - joined the fight by traveling to Ohio to knock on doors, make phone calls, and help get out the vote.
Ohio's massive grassroots campaign has provided a shot in the arm for the entire labor movement in our country.
Ohio Gov. Jon Kasich had piles of money from corporate interests and rich individuals - but working families had people power on our side, and that's what made the difference.
"We Are Ohio" has reminded us all that no matter how large and powerful the forces against us, the voices of hard-working middle class families, who earn their income providing essential public services, can be heard. And it sent a strong message to politicians from both political parties that there is price to be paid for scapegoating workers.
I know that AFSCME members all across the country, just like those of us in New York, are facing ever-greater challenges every day. We can all take inspiration in those battles from the unity and incredible resolve that has been demonstrated over these past months by our brothers and sisters in Ohio.
We will face the struggles before us with renewed vigor and determination thanks to their trailblazing victory.
This vote shows that Americans want real solutions that include the voices of everyone. The only way we move this country ahead is if we work together to build a better future.
In solidarity,
Danny Donohue
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