Congressman Kucinich Visits Locked Out Cooper Workers

Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich was in Findlay today to meet with locked out Cooper Tire workers. Even though Findlay is not part of his district, at times today's event sounded much like a campaign rally... (Audio Below)

Kucinich told the crowd of around 100 people at the USW Local 207L Hall that the locked out workers are taking a stand for all workers, and he believes Cooper is bowing to the pressure... (Audio Below)

He didn't say if he thought the deal in Texarkana had any baring on talks here or not.

The Democratic Congressman went on the offensive too, saying that companies that lock out workers and do business with the government should pay a steep price... (Audio Below)

He went on to say that the right to organize labor is one of the biggest issues of our time.

Kucinich is on the committee that oversees the National Labor Relations Board, and says he'll be watching this closely... (Audio Below)

Kucinich says a basic freedom is being able to negotiate your wage, and a lockout prevents that.  He added that was "anti-democratic."

Click the links below to listen to Audio for the event:

Today's meeting takes on a campaign feel...

Kucinch says Cooper is bowing to union pressure...

Kucinich says the government should cut ties with companies that lock out workers...

Kucinich says he'll be keeping an eye on the situation...