Good morning, Clermont County. The sound of picket lines has replaced the hum of machinery as hundreds of GE Aerospace workers walked off the job at midnight Wednesday. This major labor action affects two Greater Cincinnati facilities after union representatives rejected the company's latest proposal without a membership vote. The strike comes at a pivotal moment for GE Aerospace, which recently established itself as a standalone Fortune 500 company headquartered in our region.
In other local developments, the 116-year-old Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race is passing the baton after a quarter century. Olympian Julie Isphording is stepping down as race director, with FC Cincinnati taking over stewardship of one of America's oldest Turkey Trots. Meanwhile, Clermont politics continues its dramatic season as embattled fiscal officer Bob Matthews seeks a trustee position in Miami Township even as he faces possible removal from his current role over unauthorized gold coin purchases.
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🛠️ Hundreds of GE Aerospace workers strike after union rejects offer. The walkout began at midnight Wednesday affecting two Greater Cincinnati facilities. Union representatives turned down the company's latest proposal without allowing workers to vote on it. This comes as GE Aerospace recently became a standalone Fortune 500 company headquartered in Greater Cincinnati. CEO Larry Culp had addressed employees at the Evendale Learning Center earlier this year during the company's transition.
🗳️ Embattled fiscal officer runs for Miami Twp. trustee amid scandal. Bob Matthews, who faces possible removal from his current position for unauthorized gold coin purchases, is one of three candidates seeking two trustee seats in November. The Ohio Auditor found "clear and convincing" evidence Matthews tried to purchase $9.4 million in gold coins without approval and attempted to fire a township employee without authority. Current Trustee President Terry Posey Jr. suggested Matthews should resign as fiscal officer if he's serious about serving as trustee, while newcomer Drew Barry, 24, rounds out the field of candidates. The Ohio Attorney General is expected to decide by September 22 whether Matthews should be removed from office.
🏃♀️ Cincinnati's beloved Thanksgiving Day Race gets a new leader. After 25 years as race director, Olympian Julie Isphording is stepping down and passing the stewardship to FC Cincinnati. The 116-year-old race, one of America's oldest Turkey Trots, will continue with its tradition of starting and ending at TQL Stadium. Isphording cited wanting more time for speaking engagements and other pursuits as her reason for leaving. FC Cincinnati co-CEO Jeff Berding assured that the race will maintain its character while bringing new people to experience the stadium.
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