Library Workers, Stoners, and Baristas
...have some strong organizing in central Ohio!
Columbus Metropolitan Library Workers Unionizing
Columbus has one of (if not *the*) best library system in the country, and it’s about damn time their workers are compensated for it. It’s no secret the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) has been helping public libraries organize like crazy the past few years, from Worthington, Upper Arlington, Grandview, and now Columbus.
Two of CORE’s central demands are fair and full funding and academic freedom, and we proudly include public libraries and their workers in these points. Show your support for CML workers by signing their pledge and keep an eye out for their campaign material. If it’s anything remotely close to the CML tiktok content (@columbuslibrary), it will definitely be worth the read/watch.
Stoners on Strike
The employees at Herbal Wellness Center on East Main street in Columbus have been on strike since September 27th. The union has been in contract negotiations with their bosses for over a year, and with the company refusing to bargain in good faith, the members have been holding their picket line strong for weeks due to the unfair labor practices. Follow their instagram @hwcunited for updates and opportunities to support their picket lines, and until they get that contract, buy your marijuana somewhere else!
Starbucks Workers Still on Strike
Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) is going on two weeks for their nationwide ULP strike. Not only has the union been very strong in central Ohio, but they shut down one of the largest Starbucks distribution centers with their picket line, undoubtedly hitting the company’s bottom line. Keep on the right side of history and don’t cross that picket line until the workers get a fair contract!