Ohio Federation of Teachers

It’s time to close the gender pay gap once and for all.

A union contract is how we start to balance the scales and make sure women — and all workers — get the equal pay, dignity and respect they deserve.

A photo of Mar, a Customer Services Specialist at the Southeast Branch, with this longer quote: “I have seen so many of my public service coworkers give their everything to give the members of our community the best possible outcomes and support, and we as workers simply deserve the same. Forming a union builds a community-based power, giving us a seat at the table to actively influence how the library operates, ensuring we serve our community the best we can.”

Mar is organizing a union with his co-workers at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social because “I have seen so many of my public service coworkers give their everything to give the members of our community the best possible outcomes and support, and we as workers simply deserve the same.”

A photo of Emily, a Youth Engagement Specialist at CML's South High Branch. With a longer version of her quote: “My colleagues and I go above and beyond for every person who enters the library on a daily basis. We all chose this profession because we want to help and serve our communities. All the while, most of us are unable to afford to live in the neighborhoods where we work. A union would provide us the chance to have a voice in how our own workplaces are run while holding those at the top accountable when necessary.”

Emily is organizing a union with her co-workers at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social because "A union would provide us the chance to have a voice in how our own workplaces are run while holding those at the top accountable when necessary.”

A photo of Adi, a Customer Services Specialist at CML Main Library, with the same quote that is also in the post.

Adi is organizing a union with her co-workers at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social because “To continue on during these times without a union would be a surrender to the attack Ohio libraries are facing. A union will empower us to advocate for a better workplace benefiting workers and patrons alike.”

A photo of Ryan, a High School Social Studies Teacher at ACPA, with this quote from him: “We should all feel empowered to advocate for equity in the workplace. Forming a union will allow us to enact organizational change that makes a meaningful and lasting impact for our students and school community.”

A photo of Sarah, a 7th and 8th grade English teacher at ACPA, with this quote from her: "A union provides educators with a united and respected voice in shaping educational policies. Giving ACPA staff a voice could counter micromanagement and ensure that good teachers stay in the classroom year after year."

A photo of Maekenzie, a HS Math teacher at ACPA, with her quote: "By forming a union at ACPA, we create stability for our staff, that in return will create stability for our students and community. It will give our staff the chance to have our collective voice heard."

Educators and staff at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy are forming their union because they deserve respect, stability, and a voice at work.

Read these statements from ACPA educators and then take action here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Congratulations to workers organizing a union at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social! Learn more and support their campaign!

all workers deserve a union 💕

Tell the Arts & College Preparatory Academy (ACPA) Board to Recognize Our Union! Educators at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy are coming together to form our union because we need transparent standards and policies so all staff are treated fairly and with respect. By ha...

Take action here to support ACPA educators and tell their Board of Education to recognize their union! 81% of eligible staff signed union cards and ACPA leadership should respect their decision!

Arts & College Preparatory Academy Teachers and Staff Call for Union Recognition Columbus, OH — Today, educators and support staff at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy (ACPA) charter school called on their School Director and Board of Education to voluntarily recognize their ...

For the second day in a row, we are thrilled to announce a new OFT union in Columbus!

Educators and staff at the Arts and College Preparatory Academy are forming their union!

Check out this great thread spotlighting some of the Columbus Library workers who are fighting to organize a union.

Pledge to stand with CML workers in this fight here ⬇️
www.oft-aft.org/cml

A graphic with a photo of Phoebe and the text: “We can't rely on our administration or the government to protect our labor rights or the most vulnerable of our customers and coworkers. We need to protect each other, we need to have solidarity with each other, and we need to use the power that we have in our numbers to organize and demand that our rights and dignity as employees are upheld.” — Phoebe, Customer Services Specialist, Linden Branch

“We need to protect each other, we need to have solidarity with each other, and we need to use the power that we have in our numbers to organize and demand that our rights and dignity as employees are upheld.” — Phoebe, Customer Services Specialist, Linden Branch

A graphic with a photo of Ryan and the text: “I believe my coworkers and I have the right to fight for a better workplace.” — Ryan, Adult Services Librarian, Main Library

“I believe my coworkers and I have the right to fight for a better workplace.” — Ryan, Adult Services Librarian, Main Library

A graphic with a photo of Maria and the text: “As attacks on libraries increase locally and nationally, library workers need every tool available to ensure our ability to continue to provide vital resources to our community. A union will strengthen our voice in our workplace, our job security, and ability to sustainably do the work we love.” — Maria, Librarian, Local History and Genealogy (Main Library)

“Library workers need every tool available to ensure our ability to continue to provide vital resources to our community. A union will strengthen our voice in our workplace, our job security, & ability to sustainably do the work we love.” — Maria, Librarian, Local History and Genealogy

A graphic with a photo of Caitlin and the text: “I believe we as employees know what our communities need. Our voices should be reflected in decisions at CML to better support our patrons and each other.” — Caitlin, Information Service Specialist, Franklinton Branch

Why are @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers organizing their union?

“I believe we as employees know what our communities need. Our voices should be reflected in decisions at CML to better support our patrons and each other.” — Caitlin, Information Service Specialist, Franklinton Branch

I Stand With CML Workers!

Pledge to support CML workers:

Columbus Metropolitan Library Workers Are Organizing Their Union With OFT To our patrons and our community:We are proud to publicly announce that hundreds of workers at Columbus Metropolitan Library are coming together to build our union. We do different jobs, and we work i...

Read the full statement from the CML Organizing Committee:

Workers at one of Ohio's largest library systems set to unionize • Ohio Capital Journal Workers with the Columbus Metropolitan Library are establishing a labor union focused on improvements they say need to happen in areas such as wages and paid time off.

NEWS: @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers are forming their union with OFT & @aft.org!

Members of the organizing committee told the @ohiocapitaljournal.com why they're organizing:

Baristas are saying it plain: #NoContractNoCoffee
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.

Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge

“From fighting against unfair trade agreements that hurt Ohio communities to bringing billions of additional dollars to Ohio schools, Sherrod Brown has an unparalleled track record of standing up for working people in Ohio…Ohio voters know who is on our side.” — OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social

OFT Poll: Sherrod Brown Leading in Senate Race COLUMBUS — Sherrod Brown is narrowly leading the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Ohio with a 3-point advantage over GOP incumbent Jon Husted, according to polling conducted by Hart Research on behalf of the ...

OFT Poll: @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social is leading Senator Jon Husted by 3 points.

Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.

2025 Ohio School Psychologist of the Year named CANFIELD — The Ohio School Psychology Association has named Kimberly Altobelli as the 2025 recipient of the Alex Thomas Ohio School Psychologist of the Year Award. Altobelli serves as a School Psychol...

Congratulations to OFT member Kimberly Altobelli on being named Ohio School Psychologists Assn.'s Ohio School Psychologist of the Year! Kimberly is a School Psychology Consultant with ESC of Eastern Ohio & a member of Mahoning County ESC Employees Association, Local 4726!

Just Say No to Child Labor in Ohio In March, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 30, which would allow employers to schedule children ages 14 and 15 for work as late as 9:00 p.m., beyond the 7:00 p.m. limit maintained by federal law. ...

Take action with @policymattersohio.bsky.social to stop Ohio's rollback on child labor protections!

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Two days after an election where two women won historic Governor races, and one day after @emilyslist endorsement, a new poll shows @amyactonoh LEADING @VivekGRamaswamy in Ohio.

46-45.

For a lot of reasons:

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OFT Poll: Ohio Governor’s Race a Toss Up; Acton Outpaces Ramaswamy on Favorability COLUMBUS — Dr. Amy Acton is statistically tied with presumptive GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for Governor of Ohio, while holding a double digit lead in net favorability, according to pollin...

Today, we released polling results showing that the Ohio Governor's race is a toss-up and that @amyactonoh.bsky.social has a double digit advantage over Vivek Ramawamy in favorability.

We need an Ohio Governor who will support public education and collective bargaining rights for all workers.

Millions of borrowers will be eligible for student loan forgiveness after AFT union sues Trump administration Under the agreement, the Department of Education will process loan forgiveness for those eligible in certain repayment plans.

Earlier this year, @aft.org sued the Trump Department of Education to make sure they followed the law on student debt forgiveness. Thanks to a settlement announced on Friday, the Trump admin will resume student loan forgiveness for 2.5 million borrowers enrolled in certain federal repayment plans!

A tweet by Secretary of education Linda McMahon. It says: TRICK; teachers union TREAT: Closing the department of education

Linda McMahon's net worth is more than $3 billion but she doesn't want your children's teachers to be able to negotiate a fair wage and affordable health insurance.

Illustration of a paper bag with a list of union-made candy written on it and the title "Union-made in America." List can be found at aflcio.org/halloween.

Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.

Forty Organizations Offer a Plan to Revitalize Rural America A new policy roadmap offers rural-led common-sense policy solutions to combat corporate greed, protect resources and help rural communities thrive.

“We need public investment that strengthens rural infrastructure, safeguards good union jobs, and stops the wave of privatization and closures that threaten the very heart of our communities.” — OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social

In New Lexington, OH, @oftunion.bsky.social educators are proving that career training changes lives with a 99% graduation rate and real pathways to success.
 www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein... #PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks