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U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said Republicans have an agenda to break up and beat down state unions.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said Republicans have an agenda to break up and beat down state unions.


Kate Renfeld of Campbell, a school teacher, painted her face and applauds at a rally against Senate Bill 5 Monday night in YSU's Kilcawley Center.

Kate Renfeld of Campbell, a school teacher, painted her face and applauds at a rally against Senate Bill 5 Monday night in YSU's Kilcawley Center.


More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate ...


U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said Republicans have an agenda to break up and beat down state unions.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said Republicans have an agenda to break up and beat down state unions.


More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in YSU’s Kilcawley Center which was packed with standing room only when the rally began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among the crowd.

More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in YSU’s Kilcawley Center which was packed with standing room only when the rally began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among the crowd.


State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni of Canfield, D-33rd, encouraged the union workers to continue their protests. A fourth hearing on the bill is scheduled for late this afternoon in Columbus.

State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni of Canfield, D-33rd, encouraged the union workers to continue their protests. A fourth hearing on the bill is scheduled for late this afternoon in Columbus.


Members of the Boardman School Teachers Union cheer during Monday night’s rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University.  From left Paula Ritter, Allison Morgan, Sharon Tomcsanyi (hidden) and Kate Cretella hold signs and applaud. The public forum drew more than 1,200 people.

Members of the Boardman School Teachers Union cheer during Monday night’s rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University. From left Paula Ritter, Allison Morgan, Sharon Tomcsanyi (hidden) and Kate Cretella hold signs and applaud. The public forum drew more than 1,200 people.


Firefighters, teachers and police came out Monday to protest a bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

Firefighters, teachers and police came out Monday to protest a bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.


State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty, D-32nd, and State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, were among the speakers at Monday night’s rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University.

State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty, D-32nd, and State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, were among the speakers at Monday night’s rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University.


U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said Republicans have an agenda to break up and beat down state unions.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said Republicans have an agenda to break up and beat down state unions.


Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.


State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, at the podium, and other Mahoning Valley lawmakers address the crowd during the rally. Hagan brought the crowd to its feet several times with his rants against Gov. John Kasich and the Republican Party.

State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, at the podium, and other Mahoning Valley lawmakers address the crowd during the rally. Hagan brought the crowd to its feet several times with his rants against Gov. John Kasich and the Republican Party.


More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate ...


State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, at the podium, and other Mahoning Valley lawmakers address the crowd during the rally. Hagan brought the crowd to its feet several times with his rants against Gov. John Kasich and the Republican Party.

State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, at the podium, and other Mahoning Valley lawmakers address the crowd during the rally. Hagan brought the crowd to its feet several times with his rants against Gov. John Kasich and the Republican Party.


State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty, D-32nd, speaks at a rally in protest of Ohio Senate Bill 5 Monday night in YSU's Kilcawley Center.

State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty, D-32nd, speaks at a rally in protest of Ohio Senate Bill 5 Monday night in YSU's Kilcawley Center.


More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate ...


Lynn Anderson, a laid off state worker of Youngstown, lets her feelings be known during the rally.

Lynn Anderson, a laid off state worker of Youngstown, lets her feelings be known during the rally.


Members of the Boardman school teachers union cheer during a rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University. The public forum drew more than 1,200 people Monday afternoon to protest the bill that would end collective bargaining for state employees.

Members of the Boardman school teachers union cheer during a rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University. The public forum drew more than 1,200 people Monday afternoon to protest the bill that would end collective bargaining for state employees.


State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni of Canfield, D-33rd, encouraged the union workers to continue their protests. A fourth hearing on the bill is scheduled for late this afternoon in Columbus.

State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni of Canfield, D-33rd, encouraged the union workers to continue their protests. A fourth hearing on the bill is scheduled for late this afternoon in Columbus.


Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.


Members of the Boardman school teachers union cheer during a rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University. The public forum drew more than 1,200 people Monday afternoon to protest the bill that would end collective bargaining for state employees.

Members of the Boardman school teachers union cheer during a rally against Senate Bill 5 at Youngstown State University. The public forum drew more than 1,200 people Monday afternoon to protest the bill that would end collective bargaining for state employees.


More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate collective bargaining for state employees.

More than 200 people were turned away from the Chestnut Room in Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd when the rally against Senate Bill 5 began. Firefighters, teachers and police were among crowd, which came out Monday to protest the bill that would eliminate ...