Posts tagged Ohio
Columbus Metropolitan Library faces union busting allegations as June vote approaches
April 9, 2026 // "CML is aware of the charges, and we believe they have no merit. We look forward to demonstrating that lack of merit to the State Employment Relations Board, which will ultimately make a determination on OFT's claims," the statement said. The statement said CML respects the rights of our employees who are for or against unionization and continue to comply with the law. The statement also touted what it calls competitive wages for all employees, a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off. "Our compensation and benefits serve as a benchmark for libraries in our region and throughout Ohio," the statement said.
UAW strike in Findlay enters day 10 as company allegedly seeks replacement workers
April 4, 2026 // Despite the strain, union members say they are prepared to continue the strike indefinitely. Workers are receiving $500 per week in strike pay, and the international union is covering health benefits, according to McDonald. He also warned that broader impacts could emerge soon. The Findlay facility produces union-made PTFE seals used across the U.S. auto industry, and McDonald said existing supplies could run low as early as next week.
Findlay Freudenberg union workers on strike
March 25, 2026 // UAW Local 1327 members left the facility, at 555 Marathon Blvd., and stood with signs reading “UAW on strike,” said Michael Willer, UAW Local 1327 Freudenberg Chair. “We've been going through contract negotiations, and we hit a stall point and we walked out at 11 a.m. today for our strike,” Willer said.
Canton SA Recycling Employees Scrap Steelworkers Union
March 23, 2026 // A group of over 40 employees of SA Recycling in Canton have successfully voted Steelworkers union officials out of power at their facility by a wide margin. SA Recycling worker Leslie Frase spearheaded the effort by filing a petition in February in which her coworkers demanded that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hold a union decertification election at their workplace.
Arbitrator rejects police union’s retaliation claims against Whitehall chief
March 19, 2026 // An independent arbitrator has rejected claims by the police union that Whitehall Police Chief Mike Crispen retaliated against officers, issuing a ruling this week regarding the discipline of former officer Brooke Cano. Arbitrator Jonathan Klein ruled there was no evidence to support allegations by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 that the chief targeted officers involved in union activities or those who failed to meet alleged ticket quotas. The decision follows a three-day hearing that reviewed union claims dating back to 2016.
Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
March 9, 2026 // Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers’ ability to strike or participate in protests, and education officials and labor advocates continue to debate the legality of teacher strikes. The strikes are banned or heavily restricted in roughly 38 states and Washington, D.C.
Lorain County files unfair labor practices charge against striking JFS workers
March 4, 2026 // Lorain County officials on Thursday filed an unfair labor practice charge against the union representing striking county Job and Family Services workers. The county accused the union of trying to force it to engage in "direct dealing" by bypassing designated negotiators, which is prohibited under state labor laws. The claim was filed two days after the union, United Auto Workers Local 2192, filed its own unfair labor practices claims against the county.
Geauga County ADP employees move to unionize amid funding concerns
March 3, 2026 // Employees of the Geauga County Automatic Data Processing Board are seeking union representation, saying in a letter that repeated external pressures and public scrutiny of the department have created instability and concerns about its long-term funding.
Group of Springfield city workers unionize
February 24, 2026 // A group of Springfield city workers have unionized due to a “need for a collective voice in shaping policies affecting City Hall employees.” Workers in the finance department, code enforcement department and law department came together to be represented by AFSCME Local 739,
Opinion: Teachers Unions Get Desperate
February 17, 2026 // Antichoice plaintiffs “usually file lawsuits right before families sign up for the program just to be particularly cruel. They know they’ll lose nearly every case, but delaying or enjoining the programs in any way is the last-ditch effort to slow maximum uptake for families,” says Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children. Many suits are striking out. Idaho’s high court just ruled 5-0 in favor of the state choice program. Top courts in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and West Virginia have upheld choice programs. The U.S. Supreme Court has continued to issue beneficial rulings. Yet the legal threat is real, and unions, often accompanied by local school districts, continue to throw millions at litigation and disruption, forcing states to spend huge amounts to defend against them. Then the unions and the districts claim schools are underfunded.