JD Vance Reacts to Being Booed at Firefighters’ Union Convention

Vance Defends Support for 'Right-to-Work' Laws Despite Boos

Union Members Express Anger Over Vance's Record on Worker Rights

JD Vance, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Ohio, was booed by firefighters at their union convention on Monday.

The boos erupted when Vance took the stage to speak at the Ohio Professional Fire Fighters Association's annual convention in Columbus.

Vance is a supporter of "right-to-work" laws, which allow workers to opt out of paying union dues, even if they are covered by a union contract.

Union members say these laws weaken unions and make it harder for them to negotiate for better wages and benefits.

In a statement after the event, Vance said he understands the anger of union members, but he believes that "right-to-work" laws are necessary to protect workers' individual rights.

"I believe that workers should have the right to choose whether or not they want to join a union," Vance said.

"I also believe that 'right-to-work' laws help to create a more competitive business environment, which leads to more jobs and higher wages for all workers," he added.

Vance's comments were met with further boos from union members.

The Ohio Professional Fire Fighters Association has endorsed Vance's Democratic opponent, Tim Ryan, in the Senate race.

Ryan is a supporter of unions and has pledged to repeal "right-to-work" laws if he is elected.