The Massillon Independent is reporting that State Senator Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) has publicly announced that he will not support SB 5 to repeal collective bargaining for State employees.

“I will oppose the bill and will vote no if it does come to a vote,” he said.“I believe there has to be a balance between management and labor and the give and take of the collective bargaining process allows that balance to take place.

“Throughout my career I’ve been a strong supporter of collective bargaining for that reason,” he added.

This is a significant development in that […]