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Cleveland Public Library Employees Set Strike Date of August 24 as Negotiations Continue

That is, if the union and the library can’t come to terms on a new bargaining agreement by noon that day.

by Mark Oprea August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

New Bridge Cleveland to Expand, Open Healthcare Workforce Training Center

The non-profit acquired the former Case Elementary School on Superior Ave.

by Jala Forest July 10, 2024August 3, 2025

As REI Delays Beachwood Union Election, Disgruntled Employees Continue To Call Out Union Busting

About half of the 55 workers were excluded from a potential union vote

by Mark Oprea February 2, 2023June 3, 2025

Bill Championing Paid Time Off, Increased Wages for Overworked Restaurant Employees Introduced in Congress

The bill calls for a ‘thriving wage,’ access to health care, and a dignified work environment

by Steve Neavling December 23, 2022August 3, 2023

Ohio CEOs Make Nearly 400 Times More Than Typical Employee

Meanwhile, median pay for workers at the largest companies fell under $50,000

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal December 23, 2022June 4, 2025

In Ohio, a Push to Expand Rights for Migrant Workers

Workers at some of the state’s largest farms often face wage and working-conditions exploitation.

by Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Service December 9, 2022January 16, 2025

Ohio Farm Workers Still Shut Out of Federal Labor Protections

It all goes back to a 1938 law

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection September 14, 2022August 3, 2023

New Ohio Labor Report Highlights Improvements and Challenges

Workers still face challenges

by Brett Peveto, Ohio News Connection September 6, 2022December 16, 2024

Ohio Companies Pay CEOs Over Workers by Factors of Hundreds

Median pay for workers remains leagues apart from CEO salaries

by Jake Zuckerman, Ohio Capital Journal July 26, 2022August 3, 2023

Two More Cleveland Area Starbucks Stores Vote to Unionize

Mayfield & Lee, Clifton Boulevard Locations Join W. 6th in Unanimous Elections

by Sam Allard July 19, 2022August 17, 2023

Burnout, Inadequate Pay Plague Ohio’s Victim Services Workforce

In the survey, 57% reported having to work more than one job to make ends meet

by Mary Kuhlman, Ohio News Connection June 24, 2022August 3, 2023

Unions Rally for COVID Hazard Pay after Arbitrator Sides With Ohio

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 20, 2022September 14, 2024