New online database shows pay and perks of Senate Bill 5 supporters

[OhioChick]

Source: Cleveland.com

Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 10:35 AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A left-leaning think tank released a "hypocrisy database" today to highlight the pay and benefits of elected officials who have supported Senate Bill 5, the new collective bargaining law that is subject to a voter referendum on Nov. 8.

The online database, produced by Innovation Ohio, of Columbus, shows the base salary and perks — such as retirement benefits and car allowances — provided to Republican Gov. John Kasich, his administration and Republican state lawmakers who voted for SB 5.

SB 5 restricts the collective bargaining ability of Ohio's public workers. It bans workers from striking and eliminates binding arbitration. The bill also requires workers to pay at least 15 percent of their health insurance costs and contribute at least 10 percent of their salary toward their pension.

The SB 5 referendum will appear on the fall ballot as Issue 2. The law will be repealed if voters reject the issue.

Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/09/new_online_database_shows_pay.html

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Database:

http://innovationohio.org/hypocrisy-database

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