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Tea party groups seek Ohio 'right-to-work' measure

Just two days after Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a state law curbing collective bargaining rights, a tea party coalition said it will push an amendment to the state's constitution that would prevent workers covered by union contracts from being required to join unions or pay dues.

By Ann Sanner | Updated on November 10, 2011
A supporter to repeal Senate Bill 5 holds onto his sign during a rally Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just two days after Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a state law curbing collective bargaining rights, a tea party coalition said it will push an amendment to the state’s constitution that would prevent workers covered by union contracts from being required to join unions or pay dues.

Chris Littleton, the co-founder of the Ohio Liberty Council, told reporters Thursday the group has submitted an initial 1,000 signatures and the proposed wording for its right-to-work amendment to the state’s attorney general.

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