Afscme Local 2191

Kamala Harris’ vision for the future is one we can all get behind: a future where every person has affordable health care; where every worker is paid fairly; and where every senior can retire with dignity. That’s why AFSCME members are mobilizing to elect Harris this November. Together, we can build on the legacy of this admin to create good union jobs, grow the labor movement and make our economy work for all of us. Find out more & ways to get involved on our new website 👉 respectpublicworkers.org!

Join us this Saturday for our kick-off Day of Action!

AFSCME’s Saunders salutes President Biden’s ‘patriotism, service and sacrifice’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement following the news that President Joe Biden is withdrawing from the presidential race:

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We owe President Biden a huge debt of gratitude. Let’s say thanks for everything he has done during his presidency to uplift working people. From the moment he took the oath of office, he fought for us – because our values are his values.

Rise and shine, here is your union fact of the day. It pays to be in a union.

When we're united in love, we're united in strength. Happy Pride Month!

The Central Ohio Labor Council, AFL-CIO has decided to rescind its 2023 endorsement of Brandon Simmons and urge him to resign from his position as a Columbus City School Board Member.

The reasons behind these decisions are listed in the letter below. We no longer have confidence in Brandon Simmons’s ability to fulfill his duties effectively.

Congratulations to AFSCME Ohio Council 8's newest cultural workers union Holden Forests and Gardens Workers United!

Today, staff at Kaleidoscope Youth Center announced that they are forming their union with OFT / AFT - American Federation of Teachers! The workers submitted signed union cards from 100% [not a typo!] of union-eligible staff. They are asking KYC's leadership to voluntarily recognize their union and start working together to make improvements for KYC staff and the young Ohioans they serve.

Read the statement from the Kaleidoscope Workers Union Organizing Committee:
"We are hopeful that organizational leadership will voluntarily recognize Kaleidoscope Workers Union. One-hundred percent of eligible employees have signed collective bargaining authorization cards, which is a testament to our commitment to the work we do every day.
We are looking forward to negotiating for improved communication, fulfillment and improvement of workers’ benefits and the increased accessibility of all Kaleidoscope Youth Center programs and facilities.
Guaranteeing that our own needs are met is crucial to preventing burnout, maintaining the high-quality services we provide to KYC youth and ensuring the longevity of our organization."

Congratulations to AFSCME Ohio Council 8 local 2191 on the signage of the 2023 CBA. Huge shoutout to the negotiations committee and all of the members for their hard work.

Today we signed our Collective Bargaining Agreement with the City of Columbus & Columbus Public Health for the next 3 years. Thank you to everyone involved in Contract Negotiations for AFSCME Local 2191!

Please follow the links to support our fellow public service employees in Franklin County!

Not only has our office decided to not voluntarily recognize us, they are challenging precedent and our ability to form a union. Please contact our director Yeura Venters to stop union busting! Links are below!

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/director-venters-stop-union-busting-fcpd-lawyers-deserve-a-union?source=direct_link

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/director-yeura-venters-stop-union-busting-let-your-employees-vote?source=direct_link

Congratulations to the members of WEX Workers United!

Make sure your voice is heard today!

Make a plan to vote and vote for your health! You can vote early at the Franklin County Board of Elections - Ohio this weekend and Monday or vote on from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn more here: https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov.

The polls are open and Ohioans can early! If you have any questions about polling locations, your voter registration status or what ID to bring with you check out https://www.afscme.org/action/vote

Wanted to share these thank you notes we received from our retired Union Sister Samra McCune. We wish Samra all the best as she enjoys her well deserved retirement!