/tags/unions unions en-US Copyright Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:00:48 GMT /2025-04-22/opponents-of-ohios-anti-dei-higher-ed-law-launch-repeal-as-big-union-considers-another-approach A group of professors at Youngstown State University are leading the charge to repeal Senate Bill 1, the law that strikes down diversity, equity and inclusiveness programs on public college campuses in Ohio. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:00:48 GMT /2025-04-22/opponents-of-ohios-anti-dei-higher-ed-law-launch-repeal-as-big-union-considers-another-approach Jo Ingles /news/2025-02-19/ohio-states-schottenstein-center-stagehands-vote-to-unionize In a 44-to-27 vote, stagehands and behind-the-scenes workers at the Schottenstein Center voted for the right to representation. The vote will likely be certified in March. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:10:14 GMT /news/2025-02-19/ohio-states-schottenstein-center-stagehands-vote-to-unionize Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-02-14/local-stagehand-union-claims-ohio-state-booted-them-from-a-weekend-job About a dozen members of IATSE Local 12 held signs reading "Ohio State - Unfair to Local Labor," during a demonstration in front of Ohio State University's Mershon Auditorium. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:40:32 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-14/local-stagehand-union-claims-ohio-state-booted-them-from-a-weekend-job Allie Vugrincic /2024-12-23/starbucks-baristas-in-columbus-join-national-strike-against-alleged-unfair-labor-practices Baristas are protesting unfair labor practices they say Starbucks is committing as the company and unions negotiate agreements on pay increases. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:14:21 GMT /2024-12-23/starbucks-baristas-in-columbus-join-national-strike-against-alleged-unfair-labor-practices George Shillcock /2024-08-20/coalition-of-ohio-unions-launch-bus-tour-to-support-brown-in-close-u-s-senate-race The Ohio AFL-CIO will highlight wage theft lawsuits that Bernie Moreno settled with former employees, his stated opposition to a minimum wage and other union concerns. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:03:32 GMT /2024-08-20/coalition-of-ohio-unions-launch-bus-tour-to-support-brown-in-close-u-s-senate-race Karen Kasler /politics-government/2024-06-04/columbus-firefighters-to-get-17-5-raise-over-the-next-18-months-following-negotiations The firefighters' union and the city hired a fact finder last year to help find compromise on a pay raise. That fact finder recommended firefighters receive a 17.5% raise. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:14:03 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-04/columbus-firefighters-to-get-17-5-raise-over-the-next-18-months-following-negotiations George Shillcock /news/2021-01-06/cota-board-approves-three-year-contract-with-transportation-union The Central Ohio Transit Authority Board of Trustees has signed off on a new three-year contract with Transport Workers Union Local 208. The deal includes… Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:21:20 GMT /news/2021-01-06/cota-board-approves-three-year-contract-with-transportation-union Debbie Holmes /news-partners/2020-05-01/essential-workers-plan-may-day-strikes-others-demand-end-to-covid-19-lockdowns Grocery store and warehouse workers are calling for sick leave and hazard pay, while nurses will protest for more PPE. And others are targeting stay-at-home orders. Fri, 01 May 2020 10:55:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-01/essential-workers-plan-may-day-strikes-others-demand-end-to-covid-19-lockdowns Scott Neuman /news-partners/2020-04-28/more-essential-than-ever-low-wage-workers-demand-more In this lockdown, low-wage workers have been publicly declared "essential" — up there with doctors and nurses. But the workers say their pay, benefits and protections don't reflect it. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:27:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-04-28/more-essential-than-ever-low-wage-workers-demand-more Alina Selyukh, Shannon Bond /statehouse-news-stories/2019-08-07/unions-accuse-firstenergy-solutions-of-backing-out-of-agreements Several unions representing workers at the state's two nuclear plants are objecting to a new bankruptcy plan by FirstEnergy Solutions, saying the energy... Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:16:08 GMT /statehouse-news-stories/2019-08-07/unions-accuse-firstenergy-solutions-of-backing-out-of-agreements Andy Chow