Biden celebrates defeat of union reforms

Published November 9, 2011 5:00am ET



Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement following the defeat of Ohio Issue 2, a blow to Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s effort to reform public-sector unions.

Tonight the people of Ohio delivered a gigantic victory for the middle class with their overwhelming rejection of a Republican attempt to strip away collective bargaining rights. Fundamental fairness has prevailed. By standing with teachers and firefighters and cops, Ohio has sent a loud and clear message that will be heard all across the country: The middle class will no longer be trampled on. The people of Ohio are to be congratulated.