Ohio Federation of Teachers
@oftunion.bsky.social
OFT represents Ohio educators & support staff (k-12, charter & higher ed), social workers, library workers & other public employees. Affiliate of AFT.
Congratulations to ACPA (Arts and College Preparatory) United!
Educators and staff won their union vote today with 98% voting UNION YES!
Educators and staff won their union vote today with 98% voting UNION YES!
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Congratulations to ACPA (Arts and College Preparatory) United!
Educators and staff won their union vote today with 98% voting UNION YES!
Educators and staff won their union vote today with 98% voting UNION YES!
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."
"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."
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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."
"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."
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.”
“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.”
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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.”
“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.”
"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
“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
December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"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
“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
“Forming our union will give us a collective voice to reduce turnover by advocating for fair working conditions and meaningful input in decision-making.” — Brandon, 11th and 12th Grade Science Teacher
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Forming our union will give us a collective voice to reduce turnover by advocating for fair working conditions and meaningful input in decision-making.” — Brandon, 11th and 12th Grade Science Teacher
Educators and staff at Arts & College Preparatory Academy are voting Union Yes this Friday because:
“Teachers and staff deserve to earn a fair wage and have a voice in decisions that affect us and our students.” — Lily, 11th and 12th Grade English Teacher
“Teachers and staff deserve to earn a fair wage and have a voice in decisions that affect us and our students.” — Lily, 11th and 12th Grade English Teacher
December 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Educators and staff at Arts & College Preparatory Academy are voting Union Yes this Friday because:
“Teachers and staff deserve to earn a fair wage and have a voice in decisions that affect us and our students.” — Lily, 11th and 12th Grade English Teacher
“Teachers and staff deserve to earn a fair wage and have a voice in decisions that affect us and our students.” — Lily, 11th and 12th Grade English Teacher
"A union will help cultivate a workplace where staff members feel supported, valued, respected"
"Staff & teachers should have more of a voice"
"Unions lessen the inherent power imbalance in the employer-employee relationship"
This is why ACPA educators & staff are voting Union Yes next week!
"Staff & teachers should have more of a voice"
"Unions lessen the inherent power imbalance in the employer-employee relationship"
This is why ACPA educators & staff are voting Union Yes next week!
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"A union will help cultivate a workplace where staff members feel supported, valued, respected"
"Staff & teachers should have more of a voice"
"Unions lessen the inherent power imbalance in the employer-employee relationship"
This is why ACPA educators & staff are voting Union Yes next week!
"Staff & teachers should have more of a voice"
"Unions lessen the inherent power imbalance in the employer-employee relationship"
This is why ACPA educators & staff are voting Union Yes next week!
ACPA charter school educators and staff are excited to vote "Union Yes" next week!
“I support forming a union at ACPA because added stability, consistency, and equity will strengthen the ACPA community we all know and love.” — Bobby, Middle School Counselor
“I support forming a union at ACPA because added stability, consistency, and equity will strengthen the ACPA community we all know and love.” — Bobby, Middle School Counselor
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
ACPA charter school educators and staff are excited to vote "Union Yes" next week!
“I support forming a union at ACPA because added stability, consistency, and equity will strengthen the ACPA community we all know and love.” — Bobby, Middle School Counselor
“I support forming a union at ACPA because added stability, consistency, and equity will strengthen the ACPA community we all know and love.” — Bobby, Middle School Counselor
Do you remember when a car crashed into @columbuslibrary.bsky.social Parsons through a glass wall?
The next day, staff worked with plywood covering the broken wall & w/out reassurance about the structural integrity of the building.
CML workers are forming a union to have input on workplace safety.
The next day, staff worked with plywood covering the broken wall & w/out reassurance about the structural integrity of the building.
CML workers are forming a union to have input on workplace safety.
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Do you remember when a car crashed into @columbuslibrary.bsky.social Parsons through a glass wall?
The next day, staff worked with plywood covering the broken wall & w/out reassurance about the structural integrity of the building.
CML workers are forming a union to have input on workplace safety.
The next day, staff worked with plywood covering the broken wall & w/out reassurance about the structural integrity of the building.
CML workers are forming a union to have input on workplace safety.
“Our staff deserves to be at the table as our organization makes decisions that impact us directly. Without that opportunity, we'll continue to be subject to unfair practices & an environment that fosters mistrust in our administration, & there will continue to be significant staff turnover.”—Sarah
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
“Our staff deserves to be at the table as our organization makes decisions that impact us directly. Without that opportunity, we'll continue to be subject to unfair practices & an environment that fosters mistrust in our administration, & there will continue to be significant staff turnover.”—Sarah
Why are Arts & College Prep Academy educators and staff forming their union?
“I want our voice to be heard during important decision-making processes. This will make teachers feel more valued and heard.” — Jason , 10th and 11th Grade Math Teacher
“I want our voice to be heard during important decision-making processes. This will make teachers feel more valued and heard.” — Jason , 10th and 11th Grade Math Teacher
November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Why are Arts & College Prep Academy educators and staff forming their union?
“I want our voice to be heard during important decision-making processes. This will make teachers feel more valued and heard.” — Jason , 10th and 11th Grade Math Teacher
“I want our voice to be heard during important decision-making processes. This will make teachers feel more valued and heard.” — Jason , 10th and 11th Grade Math Teacher
“We have the power to improve our working conditions if we come together.” — Charlie, Customer Services Specialist, @columbuslibrary.bsky.social Linden Branch
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“We have the power to improve our working conditions if we come together.” — Charlie, Customer Services Specialist, @columbuslibrary.bsky.social Linden Branch
“Workers on the front lines serving our communities should be the ones with decision making power!” — Lina, Youth Engagement Specialist, @columbuslibrary.bsky.social Northern Lights Branch
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Workers on the front lines serving our communities should be the ones with decision making power!” — Lina, Youth Engagement Specialist, @columbuslibrary.bsky.social Northern Lights Branch
Workers should be able to receive treatment for cancer or a chronic illness without the threat of losing their health insurance or their job. That's one reason @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers are coming together to form their union!
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Workers should be able to receive treatment for cancer or a chronic illness without the threat of losing their health insurance or their job. That's one reason @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers are coming together to form their union!
“Everyone has the right to dignity, integrity, and equity. I believe the way forward is with mutual care and collective action. Library workers should be making the decisions about library work.” — Ellie, Customer Service Specialist, Hilltop Branch
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“Everyone has the right to dignity, integrity, and equity. I believe the way forward is with mutual care and collective action. Library workers should be making the decisions about library work.” — Ellie, Customer Service Specialist, Hilltop Branch
More @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers are speaking out:
“I want a more fair & just workplace. I feel that we are undervalued with all CML asks us to do. I believe there should be easier & more attainable paths to forward mobility.” — Chris, Customer Service Specialist, Shepard Branch
“I want a more fair & just workplace. I feel that we are undervalued with all CML asks us to do. I believe there should be easier & more attainable paths to forward mobility.” — Chris, Customer Service Specialist, Shepard Branch
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More @columbuslibrary.bsky.social workers are speaking out:
“I want a more fair & just workplace. I feel that we are undervalued with all CML asks us to do. I believe there should be easier & more attainable paths to forward mobility.” — Chris, Customer Service Specialist, Shepard Branch
“I want a more fair & just workplace. I feel that we are undervalued with all CML asks us to do. I believe there should be easier & more attainable paths to forward mobility.” — Chris, Customer Service Specialist, Shepard Branch
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.”
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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.”
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.”
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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.”
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.”
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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.”
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...
Read these statements from ACPA educators and then take action here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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...
Read these statements from ACPA educators and then take action here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
“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
November 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“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
“I believe my coworkers and I have the right to fight for a better workplace.” — Ryan, Adult Services Librarian, Main Library
November 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“I believe my coworkers and I have the right to fight for a better workplace.” — Ryan, Adult Services Librarian, 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
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“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
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 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
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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 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
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.
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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.