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    Dear Constituents,
    Dear Constituents,
    The summer season marks the end of the budget process. Since January, the
    Ohio General
    Labor Assembly
    Day has been has been
    celebrated working
    for over to craft
    125 years, andahas
    budget
    been that looksasout
    observed a for
    national holiday since 1894. This day was created to pay tribute to the contributions
    all Ohioans.
    that American workers have made to the economic strength and security of our
    country.
    Unfortunately, I believe the Republican-controlled legislature recently passed
    an unstable budget that will push our economy even further out of balance. Ohio House Dems
    But in recent history, some elected officials have blamed unions and their workers for Ohio House Dems
    Ultimately, I couldnt support a budget that I felt doesnt create jobs while
    our countrys economic difficulties. I believe these same officials have tried to weaken Are Now On:
    making
    Americasit labor
    harder to by
    force be restricting
    middle-class in Ohio.
    the right of workers to negotiate for fair wages,
    Are Now On:
    safe working conditions and severing unions, fair share fees and prevailing wages.
    When it came time to vote on the budget bill last month, I was faced with an
    easyyear,
    This choice:
    someI couldnt vote for ahave
    House Republicans bill that I believed
    introduced did nothing
    legislation to the
    to repeal create jobs,
    prevailing
    strengthen
    wage families wages
    law. Prevailing or better position
    require our state
    government for the future.
    contractors to pay their employees
    the standard hourly wage and benefits as others earn in the same area for similar
    Iwork.
    believe that scaling back education funding for some school districts that
    previously received more, restricting healthcare through new fees, and cutting
    Ohios prevailing wage law has been protecting carpenters, painters, plumbers,
    communities isnt a real plan for our future especially when Ohio leads the
    construction workers, mechanics, and other Ohio workers since 1931, preventing
    nation in heroin and opioid deaths and trails the nation in job growth for a
    contractors from cutting their1,2employees set wages.
    record 53 straight months.
    Contractors required to meet these wages often invest in worker training programs for
    With summer upon
    their employees, us and the
    guaranteeing legislature in
    a better-skilled recess, and
    workforce I invite you to get
    high-quality in touch
    project
    with me and pass along your opinions about current legislation or other Ohio
    outcome.
    matters that concern you and your family.
    I believe prevailing wage laws ensure the right person, with the proper skill set, is
    employed and paid a fair wage for an honest days work. Legislators should be
    focused on expanding Ohios workforce and supporting its middle class, not cutting
    Sincerely,
    back wages and benefits.

    As you enjoy Labor Day this year, lets remember the people who fought for the Follow Us Today!
    working conditions we take for granted: safe workplaces, reasonable hours and
    sufficient wages.

    Michael
    Ohios P. class
    middle Sheehyand working families keep our state running strong. We should
    support these everyday
    State Representative heroes and the opportunity for all people to have a voice in
    the workplace.

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    http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2017/04/ohio_unemployment_rate_51_stat_1.html

    Sincerely,

    Michael P. Sheehy
    State Representative

    In This Issue
    Bill would make local police report abuse/Right to Work is Wrong for Ohio workers

    Rep. Bernadine Kennedy Kent (D-Columbus) moves to


    increase safety for victims of domestic violence through
    House Bill (HB) 137, legislation which will make munici-
    pal and county peace officers mandatory reporters of
    child abuse and neglect.

    This General Assembly, I am especially committed to


    fighting any attempts to limit the rights of working peo-
    ple by passing Right to Work is Wrong legislation.

    Click here to read more.

    Looking to get away? Discover great summer escapes in your own backyard

    Looking to take the family somewhere special this sum-


    mer, or thinking about an extended weekend now that the
    kids are on break? Try a stay-cation or long weekend get-
    away and discover what beautiful Ohio has to offer.

    Ohio has a wide variety of attractions around the state


    from urban centers brimming with restaurants, museums,
    theaters and nightlife to natural preserves and parks that
    allow you step away from a hectic life and slow down to
    everything in between.

    Click here to read more.

    Columbus
    77 South High Street
    State Representative Columbus, OH 43215
    Michael Sheehy (614) 466-1418 Phone
    Contact Information
    Send me an e-mail! rep46@ohiohouse.gov
    On the Web: http://www.ohiohouse.gov

    If you no longer wish to receive our eNewsletters, please send an email to this address:
    District46-leave@list.ohiohouse.gov with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.

    2017 State Representative Michael Sheehy

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