On each of his recent trips to Northeast Ohio, the Governor has argued that southern states are – quote – “eating our lunch” when it comes to attracting business. Climate aside, he says Ohio’s powerful unions are stumbling block for companies looking to invest. Senate Bill 5 would end most collective bargaining for public employees. Electrician Frank Grissick was out protesting in support of his wife, a school teacher.
 
But Gov. Kasich says he has nothing against unions – just against what he sees as their excesses.

Republicans are trying to pass the collective bargaining bill by early March, before the governor unveils a biennial budget he says will dramatically change Ohio.