In general, Ohio AFL-CIO state policy positions follow those of member unions in the relevant industries. In turn, those positions follow those of their employers, except for issues of collective bargaining and contributions to candidates and parties. On coal and utility issues, the most vocal unions are the Unite Mine Workers of America, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and construction trade unions.

From January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2007, the AFL-CIO contributed a total of $148,093 to the current members of the Ohio General Assembly ($60,393 to the House, $16,540 to the Senate) and statewide officeholders. The AFL-CIO also contributed $121,750 to the Ohio Democratic Party, and nothing to the Ohio Republican Party.

January 1, 2005-June 30, 2007 Contributions to Ohio Statewide Officeholders, Ohio House and Senate, and Ohio Democratic and Republican Parties from the AFL-CIO*

Ohio Senate	$16,540
Ohio House of Representatives	$60,393
Statewide Officeholders	$71,160
Ohio Republican Party	--
Ohio Democratic Party	$121,750
Totals	$269,843

*Totals include monetary and in-kind contributions from employees of and political action committees associated with the AFL-CIO

For detailed AFL-CIO contribution information, see the Appendices.