Findlay, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce Kills Buy America Parade Because Unions Backed It

[marmar]

from OurFuture.org:



Findlay, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce Kills Buy America Parade Because Unions Backed It
By Tula Connell

July 24, 2009 - 10:20am ET


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The Chamber of Commerce--that's the U.S. Chamber of Commerce--proved once again how anti-American it is when it comes to supporting U.S. industry.

In Findlay, Ohio, unions had been organizing a parade and all-day event for this Saturday to highlight American-made products and the need for U.S. trade and economic policies that reward job growth in this country. The unions worked hard to get the business community involved and spent months meeting with the city's Republican mayor, who supported the plans.

But in the end, GreaterFindayInc., the local Chamber arm, killed the Heart of Commerce and Community Celebration. Says Donnie Blatt, United Steelworkers (USW) Rapid Response coordinator for District 1:

GreaterFindlayInc. did everything they could to sabotage us. They told business not to cooperate with us.

Looks like GreaterFindlay also put a lot of pressure on Mayor Pete Sehnert, who now says the city will hold a similar event next year-but without the participation of unions in organizing it. ........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/2009073024/findlay-ohio-chamber-commerce-kills-parade-because-unions-backed-it

[imdjh]

1. knr

[damntexdem]

2. Well, they could hold their own buy-Chinese parade.

They might even be able to get WalMart to make a donation. ;-)

[Critters2]

3. Not surprisingly, GreaterFindlayinc, has a website.

Complete with an opportunity to let 'em know what you think...

http://www.findlayhancockchamber.com/CustomForms/Contactus.aspx

[ellie]

6. Done and done

I told them they give all Ohioans a bad name with their ridiculousness. I live in Ohio.

[Blue Diadem]

4. Ohhh...thank you for this post. I will make sure to email this around.

I'm not all that far from Findlay and that story doesn't surprise me one bit.

[anonymous171]

5. Corporate "America" is inherently anti-American. nt