Unions Hold "Workers For Sherrod" Event in Lima
As U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown seeks re-election, trade union leaders at both the state and local levels are lending their voices in support.
Lima became a stop on the statewide “Workers for Sherrod” tour Monday, featuring endorsements and testimonials from leaders of multiple unions in the state pointing to Brown’s support for American workers.
“Ohio workers have no better champion than Sherrod Brown, and we have to make sure he’s re-elected this November,” UA Local 776 business manager Brad Wendel said. “From standing with us on the picket lines for better wages and benefits to standing up to his own party to prevent bad trade deals that hurt Ohio workers, Sherrod has always stood on our side, and thanks to Sherrod’s work, we’re seeing real results right here in Lima.”
Wendel pointed to the $500 million investment at the Lima Procter & Gamble plant as one example of companies investing in the region, crediting Brown as one of the people who helped make that happen. Ohio AFL-CIO president Tim Burga also pointed to Senator Brown’s leadership in legislation that is saving hard-earned pensions and the Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 as other examples of Brown’s positive impact on Ohio workers and retirees.
“This is unlike his opponent, who has a long track record of lying and looking out for himself,” Burga said, citing accusations made against Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno over alleged lies about selling the Chinese-made Buick Envision at his dealership in Beachwood. “The contrast in this race couldn’t be clearer.”