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The Other Side Of The Coin

Remarks by Brian D. Griffin Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Cincinnati AFL-CIO Central Labor Council Brown County Democratic Party Fundraiser  06-27-2026 The following is taken directly from the printed transcript I had with me in the room yesterday afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to read it. Reach into your pocket right now and take out aContinue reading “The Other Side Of The Coin”

Where the Mist Lingers: Myth, Memory, and Beltane

Good ’morrow… and come a little closer. Do you feel it? The air is softer tonight, but not quiet. It hums. It waits. The last light of day slips low and lingers, as if even the sun is reluctant to leave what comes next. Somewhere, just beyond the reach of sight, the first fire isContinue reading “Where the Mist Lingers: Myth, Memory, and Beltane”

NO KINGS!

I had the honor and the privilege of speaking at today’s Cincinnati “No Kings” Rally. These are my comments: No kings rally – remarks (03-28-2026) Good afternoon, sisters and brothers, My name is Brian Griffin. I am the executive secretary of the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. And I have the awesome and distinguished honorContinue reading “NO KINGS!”

Winter Leaves Today

The winter is leaving today,taking the fallen leaves away,and in its wakethe softened earthbegins to breathe… again. The daffodils push through,The birds return their song,and sunlight lingersjust a little longeron hands that have been coldfor far too long. And in the setting sunI see it…the end of that long, cold day,as shadows stretch,then slip,then quietlyContinue reading “Winter Leaves Today”

Labor Day Is Not a Holiday. It’s a Battle Cry.

Last year, 5,283 American workers were killed on the job. They died in fields and factories, in construction zones and warehouses, on highways and hospital floors. When you add work-related illnesses—cancers, respiratory diseases, long-term exposures—the toll soars to over 140,000 lives lost. That’s more than the population of a mid-sized American city, wiped out inContinue reading “Labor Day Is Not a Holiday. It’s a Battle Cry.”

Wake Up!  This Is Not Normal, or Acceptable!

Imagine if President Barack Obama had governed the way our current president governs today. Picture him dismantling the federal workforce by executive order, stripping away civil service protections without a vote of Congress. Imagine him directing the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute his political enemies, or attempting to fire members of the FederalContinue reading “Wake Up!  This Is Not Normal, or Acceptable!”

Medicaid Cuts Put Thousands of Hamilton County Residents at Risk of Losing Healthcare

The recent moves to impose new Medicaid work requirements and funding restrictions are raising serious concerns across Ohio, and nowhere more urgently than in Hamilton County. Estimates suggest tens of thousands of residents here could lose their healthcare coverage if the cuts move forward, adding to the strain on families, local health providers, and alreadyContinue reading “Medicaid Cuts Put Thousands of Hamilton County Residents at Risk of Losing Healthcare”

Fixing What Wasn’t Broken

The 47 Administration claims it’s rescuing the economy from Biden’s failures, but the numbers tell a different story. You’ve probably heard it by now, over and over again: “We’re fixing Biden’s mess.” That’s the constant refrain from the 47 Administration as it seeks to frame the current president’s policies as a needed course correction afterContinue reading “Fixing What Wasn’t Broken”

Labor Day is More Significant Now Than Ever: A Call to Action for All Working People

Labor Day has long been a time to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers. But today, it’s more than just a holiday—it’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles facing millions of us in the workforce. As we reflect on the challenges and opportunities of our time, it’s clear that Labor Day isContinue reading “Labor Day is More Significant Now Than Ever: A Call to Action for All Working People”