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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

With OSU @ohnursesassoc.bsky.social , telling the university: no cuts, no compromises. Nurses won't tolerate staffing cuts. Patients before profits!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thank you to @rweingarten.bsky.social , John Kulowicz for Attorney General, Annette Blackwell for Auditor, David Pepper representing the Acton/Pepper ticket for Governor/ Lt. Gov, state Rep. Rachel Baker and all the candidates and community leaders who joined us today!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We had a packed room this morning for the Southwest Ohio @aft.org Political Action Brunch! We're mobilizing to elect pro-education candidates up and down the ballot and to pass the vital Cincinnati Public Schools Levy!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

OFT members, including OFT President Melissa Cropper are in Cleveland today to canvass union households for Amy Acton and other union endorsed candidates!

OFT President Melissa Cropper with Dr. Amy Acton. They are holding signs that say "My union. My right. My vote." and "UNION POWER"

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Public school educators understand that @amyactonoh.bsky.social will fight for public education, while Vivek Ramaswamy will fight to privatize public education. #OFTvotes

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Across Ohio OFT members are excited to elect a Governor who understands that strong public schools, public libraries, higher education & social services create stronger, more resilient communities. Christine, a Social Studies teacher in Toledo, explains why she is voting for @amyactonoh.bsky.social

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Congratulations to Cleveland Teachers Union 279 member Angela Bowman on becoming a finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year! Angela is an Intervention Specialist whose career reflects resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to educational equity. sboe.ohio.gov/educator-sta...

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Congrats to our 2026 Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship winners! Roland Hyun Stevenson, Cincinnati Public Schools, will be studying political science at Ohio University. Donovan Callahan, Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools, will be majoring in education at John Carroll University.

Congratulations to our 2026 Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship winners: Roland Hyun Stevenson and Donovan Callahan!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

“Our state cannot afford to fund 2 separate school systems any longer. While the funding mechanism for the new federal voucher credit may be different, the point remains the same. This funding will be better used to fully fund public schools, which 90% of our students already attend.” — Karen Rego

Karen Rego speaking at a press conference with a sign on the podium that says "Keep public funds in public school act."

Karen Rego with Rep. Gwen Moore outside the US Capitol

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

After months of waiting, CML workers will finally begin voting for their union this month! Join us & CML United for a pre-election rally and celebration at the Franklin Park Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...

A graphic with a cartoon book holding up a sign that says "Rally for CML United, Franklin Park Amphitheater, Sunday June 7, 5:30-6:30 pm. Bring friends and family for a night of fun and solidarity.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

"Some of the most brazen attempts at union busting I have seen in the public sector." Thank you to Columbus City Council President Pro Tempore @robdorans.bsky.social for contacting Columbus Metropolitan Library's Board to make sure they are fully aware of the extent of CML's union-busting!

Dear Pres. Williams-Scott: The Columbus Metropolitan Library is a pillar of our community. It’s front line staff who go to work every day to help our kids learn to read, create community for our seniors, allow our students a safe place to do their homework, and offer so many other important services to Columbus residents. I was excited earlier in the year to learn that these workers organized to form a union to ensure they have a formal voice in their workplace. As you may know, Columbus City Council sent a letter to CML Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lauren Hagan on December 24th, requesting that the organization remain neutral during the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) election process (See Enclosure). This request for neutrality was borne out of Council’s collective belief that workers should be able to choose to form a union without experiencing pressure from management. It has come to my attention that in the past several months CML leadership has ignored Columbus City Council’s request to remain neutral during the SERB election process. I recently met with CEO Hagan in an attempt to engage in productive dialogue regarding the communications sent to staff members, which in my opinion has strong anti-union messaging. Unfortunately, CEO Hagan made clear that she believed these anti-union communications were necessary and that they would continue throughout the SERB election process. Some of the communications to employees regarding the SERB election process are straightforward and factual in nature without an apparent anti-union bias. However, many other aspects of these communications are textbook union busting techniques. In my discussion with CEO Hagan, she asserted that CML is merely sharing information with workers. Again, while some of this information is factual in nature, the topics selected are clearly structured in a manner to dissuade workers from voting in favor of forming a union. Meanwhile, other materials

contained some of the most brazen attempts at union busting I have seen in the public sector. CML’s front line workers deserve better from their leadership. I am reaching out to you today in the hope that you and your fellow Trustees will take steps to stop this campaign of intimidation against the workers. I understand that CML leadership plans to implement weekly communication to workers on these topics. Again, these workers should be free to decide on their own about whether to vote in favor of forming a union without weekly attempts by their bosses to cherry pick information in an attempt to influence their decision. Finally, I want to share, in the last several weeks I’ve heard from a number of CML workers about this anti-union campaign. These workers are both confused and angry over the heavy hand that their leadership has taken to their attempt to have a real voice in the workplace; a workplace that nearly all of them have told me they deeply love. The way that an employer conducts itself during a union election process often has direct influence on how contract negotiations progress if the workers are successful in forming a union. The CML Trustees have the opportunity to put an end to these union-busting activities and allow these workers to make their own choice. I look forward to hearing from you and the CML Trustees on respecting the most valuable part of the library, its workers. Sincerely, Rob Dorans Columbus City Council President Pro Tempore CC: David White, Vice President Sandy Doyle-Ahern, Secretary Timothy Frommeyer, Member Tom Katzenmeyer, Member Catherine Strauss, Member Tariq Tarey, Member

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Today, Karen Rego, a teacher & President of Cleveland Heights Teachers Union joined Senator Blessing, Senator Smith, and Rep. Pizzuli to talk about SB 443, the 'Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act’ which would mandate accountability & transparency for private schools receiving vouchers.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Discount on graduate credits for OFT members: OFT, Ursuline Vollege, and Virtual Education Software (VESi) have partnered to offer OFT members access to online courses available for graduate credit at a deeply discounted rate. More info and registration: www.virtualeduc.com/email-market...

A graphic with text that says "Save Big on Graduate Courses" and a picture of a child with a piggy bank.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"Library workers show up for each other & for our community every day, & standing together by forming a union means that we can ask for & receive what we need—living wages,…affordable benefits, & safety at work—to keep being helpers & leaders in Columbus." — Emily, Librarian, Northern Lights Branch

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Alert for OFT members: Yesterday we emailed our Spring 2026 OFT Member Survey to OFT members. Please fill out this survey and let us know how things are in your workplace, how you feel about priority public policy issues, and your opinions about the 2026 election.

A graphic with a large question mark. Text on the graphic reads: OFT's 2026 Member Survey. We want to hear how things are in your workplace, how you feel about priority public policy issues, and your opinions about the 2026 election.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

“We library staff deserve equity, a living wage, safety, and respect while serving our community." CML workers are organizing their union. Tell CML leadership to stop union busting: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

A photo quote graphic with this quote: “We library staff deserve equity, a living wage, safety, and respect while serving our community. I love the library, I love the work we do, and I know that staff having a voice will only improve our ability to do that work. Our union will raise up and empower our voice.” — Kim, Customer Services Specialist, Southeast Branch

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Why CML workers are voting Union Yes: “There would be no libraries without the people who shelve our books, run our programs, or deliver our materials. Essential work should be compensated with livable wages and affordable benefits.” — Christianna, Adult Services Librarian Action: oft-aft.org/cml

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Columbus Metropolitan Library workers are showing their union pride during Spirit Week at CML (for #nationallibraryweek2026), including this fantastic remix of their logo from Celeste, a Youth Engagement Specialist at the Franklinton branch!

Christianna from the CML Organizing Committee wearing a union button.

Kim from the CML Organizing Committee wearing a union button.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

"When library workers unionize, we collectively become stronger."—R.C., Library Associate & member of Grandview Heights Public Library United Ohio library workers are forming unions with OFT b/c library workers need a voice at work to ensure the vital mission of public libraries always comes first.'

a photo of RC with this full quote: "Library workers are key to upholding every person's right to read. We are the ones who hold the gates of knowledge and freedom open and push back against those who would see those gates locked tight, saying, 'not today'. When library workers unionize, we collectively become stronger — and that benefits everyone who walks through the gates they guard"

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Library workers are on the front lines in the fight for our right to read and our right to learn. "When we rally together as library workers & union members, our ability to defend intellectual freedom and reading autonomy is too great to be ignored."

A graphic with a photo of Jade and this full quote: "Library workers are here to provide the public with knowledge and to encourage connection and exploration. This is incredible strength in political action, so when we rally together as library workers and union members, our ability to defend intellectual freedom and reading autonomy is too great to be ignored."

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

State legislators failed to fairly fund public schools in Cincinnati and across Ohio.

article excerpt: In a 1997 Ohio Supreme Court decision, it was determined that Ohio is unconstitutionally funding schools by utilizing an overreliance on property taxes. Despite this ruling, nothing has been done since 1997 by our state government to resolve our school funding issue. They’ve actually made it worse with the incorporation of charter schools and vouchers. This also goes hand-in-hand with the massive tax cuts our state government has lavished on corporations and billionaires.

article excerpt: The CPS school board must act now to put a new money levy on the November election ballot. Simply doing nothing will not preserve the system; it will just deepen inequality. When you underfund a system serving the highest-need students, inequality is the result and not just the cause. The board members must recognize that you cannot meet the growing needs of students with flat funding.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Congratulations to Cleveland Teachers Union member Carla Neely on being named as a 2026 inductee for the National Teachers Hall of Fame! Carla is a middle school science and social studies teacher at the Andrew J. Rickoff School in Cleveland. She'll be inducted in the Hall of Fame in June!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Why @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers are voting Union Yes:“In order to keep helping our communities to the best of our abilities, we need to protect & support our library workers by securing safe levels of staffing & worker input on library policies.”—Zydeco, Materials Services Associate, Dublin

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Why are @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers organizing their union & standing up to management's anti-union campaign? “All CML workers deserve protection and the ability to receive equitable and equal treatment in all aspects of the organization.” — Jay, Customer Service Specialist, Gahanna Branch

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

#NoKings, No Dictators. Power to the voters. Power to the workers. Power to the people.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Sandy and Julie from Cincinnati Federation of Teachers explain why they're at #NoKings Cincinnati today!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

OFT & Cincinnati Federation of Teachers are at City Hall for #NoKings Cincinnati!

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Columbus Metropolitan Library workers are proud of their jobs, proud of their co-workers, and proud of their union! They began wearing union pins this week as they continue to organize for their union election later this spring!

Group photo of CML workers wearing their CML United pins.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social on Gov. DeWine's State of the State Address:“For the past 7 years, we’ve seen a disconnect between Governor DeWine’s words & the end result of the policies & funding decisions he has put into place. Nowhere is this contrast more striking than in education policy."

Part 1 of our full statement: “For the past seven years, we’ve seen a disconnect between Governor DeWine’s words and the end result of the policies and funding decisions he has put into place. Nowhere is this contrast more striking than in education policy.
We agree with Governor DeWine’s focus on literacy education, student health centers, chronic absenteeism, and career tech education. As teachers, intervention specialists, counselors, paraprofessionals, speech language pathologists, librarians and library media specialists, and other educators, our members know that tackling each one of these issues is critical to improving public education in Ohio.

Part 2 of our full statement: Those are Governor DeWine’s words.
His actions however have completely undermined school districts’ ability to accomplish these goals. After supporting the bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan for four years, DeWine and statehouse Republicans abandoned that plan in the current state budget and underfunded Ohio’s public schools by more than $2.7 billion (compared to what schools would have received if the Fair School Funding Plan was fully implemented as planned).

Part 3 of our full statement: We are already seeing the impact of these budget cuts in school districts across the state: fewer teachers, fewer support staff, larger class sizes, fewer electives, and a higher burden on local taxpayers as districts try to make up the difference with additional levies.
Governor DeWine, in his seven years in office, has also overseen an absurd expansion of private school vouchers which now cost the state more than $1 billion per year. Investing in private schools, which are less accountable, does not result in better academic outcomes for students. All it does is harm our ability to fully and equitably fund public schools.”

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

… @policymattersohio.bsky.social for advocating for fair tax, budget & school funding policies (accepted by Hannah Halbert and Ali Smith); & @matternews.bsky.social for expanding coverage of local labor issues, including OFT organizing & contract campaigns in Central Ohio (accepted by Andy Downing).

Ali Smith and Hannah Halbert from Policy Matters Ohio accepting an award

Andy Downing from Matter News accepting an award.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our Friend of OFT Awards went to: Shannon Hardin, Columbus City Council Pres. for his strong support for OFT organizing campaigns & contract fights in Columbus; Paul De Marco, Attorney at Markovits, Stock & De Marco LLC for help with legal strategies on court cases important to OFT members…

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our Friend of Public Education Awards went to: Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, Rep. Sean Brennan, Sen. Kent Smith, Sen. Bill DeMora & George Boas, Retired Deputy Chief of Staff for Ohio Dem. Caucus. They have all been essential in our ongoing fight for fair school funding for all public schools.

Clockwise from top right: Darold Johnson presenting an award to George Boas; Melissa Cropper and Shari Obrenski presenting an award to Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio; Senator Bill DeMora with his award; Senator Kent Smith with his award; Rep. Sean Brennan with his award.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Another highlight from OFT’s convention last week: We presented our Friend of Public Education and Friend of OFT awards to elected officials, advocates, and organizations that have advanced public education or workers rights in Ohio.

A photo of Melissa Cropper, Darold Johnson, and Friend of OFT Award winners

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Fran Lawrence, former Toledo Fed. of Teachers President, presented the Dal Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award to former Cleveland Teachers Union President David Quolke. Quolke mobilized members to fight against SB 5 & attacks on Cleveland schools, win strong union contracts & build a strong union

Fran Lawrence presents the Dal Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award to David Quolke.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

On Thursday, OFT President Melissa Cropper delivered her "State of Our Union" address and spoke about the massive challenges we face this year and the important work we must do.

OFT President Melissa Cropper at the microphone.

A graphic with this text: "Our students are watching. Our communities are watching us. They see the overcrowded classrooms, the crumbling buildings, the disappearing librarians, the stressed‑out teachers, the attacks on our most vulnerable members of society. They see which adults are fighting for them and which are using them as props.
They deserve more than our frustration. They deserve our organized, disciplined hope and our refusal to accept a future where we’re always scrambling to claw our way out of the next hole."

— OFT President Cropper in her State of Our Union address

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Last week, OFT member leaders from across Ohio met for our biennial convention. We elected officers, debated & voted on resolutions & learned from each other's victories & challenges from the last two years. This week we'll be posting convention highlights (that we were too busy to post last week!)

A group photo of OFT convention delegates and guests.

A wide shot of OFT delegates in the convention hall.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today, @amyactonoh.bsky.social spoke with members of the Toledo Federation of Teachers about her campaign and why Ohio needs a Governor who will stand up for public school students, families, and educators.

A photo collage. Photo 1: A group shot of Dr. Acton and TFT members. photos 2 and 3, Dr. Acton speaking to the crowd.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Thank you to the entire Columbus City Council for sending a letter to @columbuslibrary.bsky.social in support of CML workers and urging the library to remain neutral while workers wait for their union election!

A letter from City Council:

Lauren Hagan
CEO of CML
Dear Ms. Hagan,
The Columbus Metropolitan Library system is a beloved asset that plays a vital role in Central Ohio. Your committed staff are on the frontline every day not just of our neighbors’ needs for learning and literacy but for social services and community. We understand those staff have applied for a union election.
We are writing to affirm our support for the workers at Columbus Metropolitan Library to exercise their lawful right to organize a union with the Ohio Federation of Teachers. We request that you remain neutral throughout the organizing campaign and the election, refraining from actions to interfere with or delay their legally-protected efforts.
City Council firmly believes in the right of workers to organize and in the laws that protect a fair, free, and lawful organizing process. History shows that strong, respectful partnerships between labor and management not only improve working conditions, but also strengthen institutions and the services they provide. When employees have a voice, organizations are better positioned to thrive. We hope Columbus Metropolitan Library will honor these rights as it considers its response to the organizing effort.
Columbus Metropolitan Library is a leader among libraries. That excellence is sustained through a partnership between leadership and the skilled, dedicated, and compassionate professionals who make the library’s mission possible. The library workers seeking to organize are acting not only in support of their own well-being, but in service of the long-term strength and success of the library itself.
City Council remains committed to advancing fairness and dignity in the workplace. These principles improve the lives of workers, strengthen organizations, and build stronger communities.
Thank you for your outstanding leadership of Columbus Metropolitan Library and for your continued service to the residents and families of our community.

The names and signatures of all 9 Columbus city council members

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

“Hourly employees are kept out of most policy decisions and we’re also being asked to take on more and more duties without being compensated. I support forming a union because I want to have a say in how we design the roles and responsibilities in this work that I love.”

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Thank you to the statehouse delegation for Franklin County for supporting library workers & urging CML to commit to neutrality! "We hope that … CML staff, are able to choose to organize for a voice in their workplace, free from interference of any kind while they await their union election."

Dec. 23, 2025

Lauren Hagan
Columbus Metropolitan Library

Dear Ms. Hagan,
We have learned that a supermajority of your staff have signed union authorization cards and have applied for a secret ballot union election. We are writing to voice our support for these essential workers’ legal right to organize. We strongly believe in the rights of employees to form a union and the laws that protect that process.
We ask that Columbus Metropolitan Library note these rights and give full and fair consideration to remaining neutral throughout the organizing campaign and union election. We understand neutrality during a union election to include refraining from communicating about the union with anyone in the bargaining unit, as well as not delaying the union election with legal challenges.
Through our work in the Ohio General Assembly, we have seen the incredibly positive impact that CML makes in our communities. We have also seen how the hard work of library staff makes that positive impact possible. These workers deserve to have a voice at work to bargain for working conditions that will allow them – and in turn, their
libraries – to thrive.
Ohio has a longstanding tradition of growing our middle class and creating stronger workplaces through collective bargaining. The ability of workers to join together and collectively bargain for better wages and conditions is something we have fought for throughout our careers in public service. Once workers collectively determine they
would like to form a union, public entities should demonstrate leadership by respecting that choice. Strong partnerships between labor and management are not only to improve employee conditions, but the institution as a whole.
We hope that all workers, but at this moment especially CML staff, are able to choose to organize for a voice in their workplace, free from interference of any kind while they await their union election.
Thank you for your outstanding work in Columbus and central Ohio.

Sincerely,

Beryl Brown Piccolantonio House Minority Whip House District 4

Beth Liston, MD
Assistant Minority Whip Senate District 16

Latyna M. Humphrey State Representative House District 2

Meredith Lawson-Rowe State Representative House District 5

C. Allison Russo State Representative House District 7

Hearcel F. Craig
Assistant Minority Leader Senate District 15

Dontavius L. Jarrells State Representative House District 1

Ismail Mohamed State Representative House District 3

Christine Cockley State Representative House District 6

Anita Somani, MD State Representative House District 8

Munira Abdullahi State Representative House District 9

Crystal Lett
State Representative House District 11

Mark Sigrist
State Representative House District 10

William DeMora State Senator
Senate District 25

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Workers at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social are forming a union because: “‘Open To All’ means ‘All’. We organize because we all believe in this message and we love the work we do." — Sabrina, Materials Services Associate, Whetstone Branch Take action

A graphic with Sabrina's photo and full quote: “‘Open To All’ means ‘All’. We organize because we all believe in this message and we love the work we do. Open To All has been a core concept for Columbus Metropolitan Library since its founding, but it doesn't only apply to the people we help every day. We need to be open to supporting the lives of all of our staff members, from all walks of life.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

TJ is organizing because ”We all deserve fair wages, fair treatment, and a workplace that we can be proud of.”

a graphic with TJ's photo and this quote: ”We all deserve fair wages, fair treatment, and a workplace that we can be proud of.” — TJ, Customer Services Specialist, South High

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Rahaf is organizing a union at CML because “Library workers deserve safe, inclusive & sustainable jobs so that they can serve their communities at their best. That won't happen if we don't have a say in the policies that affect our lives, our incomes & our day-to-day interactions with patrons"

A photo of Rahaf, with this full quote:
“Library workers deserve safe, inclusive, and sustainable jobs so that they can serve their communities at their best. That won't happen if we don't have a say in the policies that affect our lives, our incomes, and our day-to-day interactions with patrons from all walks of life. Nobody knows what we need better than us!” — Rahaf, Customer Services Specialist, Martin Luther King Branch

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Solidarity with the Toledo Federation of Teachers as they fight back against potential budget cuts that would hurt not just teachers and staff, but also the students and communities they serve. These budget cut plans were announced by the school district with no input from the union.

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Congratulations to ACPA (Arts and College Preparatory) United! Educators and staff won their union vote today with 98% voting UNION YES!

A collage of photos of ACPA United members..

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

ACPA educators & staff are voting for their union *tomorrow* because: "I want to see ACPA continue to grow" "When staff feel supported, protected & valued, we’re able to show up more fully for our students." "We must have a seat at the table when it comes to…the school we care about so deeply."

A graphic with a photo of Ada and this text: "ACPA is a place focused on creating safe spaces and allowing creativity to flow. We strive to give our students a space to be themselves and speak freely. A union opens up a door for staff to do the same. I want to see ACPA continue to grow and build strong relationships between staff members."
— Ada, Intervention Specialist, 9th-12th Grade

A graphic with a photo of Zach and this text: “ACPA’s mission has always been to protect marginalized students and provide them with the resources needed to cultivate meaningful, lifelong artistic practices. The success of this mission depends on the continued personal investment and retention of our educators. We must have a seat at the table when it comes to the direction of the school we care about so deeply.
— Zach, 9th, 11th & 12th Grade Social Studies Teacher

A photo of Emily and this text: “Joining a union at ACPA is about strengthening the foundation of the community we’ve all worked so hard to build. When staff feel supported, protected, and valued, we’re able to show up more fully for our students. A union gives us the structure to advocate for fair working conditions, consistent expectations, and transparent communication—things that directly impact the stability our students experience every day.”
— Emily, Records and Middle School Administrative Assistant

A photo of Ryan and this text: “It's important for everyone to have a balanced voice in the school, and for everyone's employment to be reasonably protected.”
— Ryan, 9th Grade Science & Health Teacher

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Sam, a Youth Engagement Specialist at Karl Rd. Branch, is forming a union at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social because: “Strong libraries make strong communities—but it's about more than buildings. A union makes our work more sustainable for the long-haul, allowing me to serve my city for years to come.”

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Ohio Federation of Teachers @oftunion.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

"ACPA is built on community building and collaborative work. A union just makes sense for us." — Alex, Theater Teacher “Having a union at ACPA will create a space for open communication and a straightforward approach to problem solving that wasn’t available before." — Vivian, Admin. Assistant

A graphic with Alex's photo and quote: "ACPA is built on community building and collaborative work. A union just makes sense for us."

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