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.
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Baristas are saying it plain: #NoContractNoCoffee
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Baristas are saying it plain: #NoContractNoCoffee
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
SEIU stands shoulder to shoulder with Starbucks workers demanding respect, fair wages, a real contract, and an end to union-busting.
Sign the pledge:
www.nocontractnocoffee.org#pledge
“From fighting against unfair trade agreements that hurt Ohio communities to bringing billions of additional dollars to Ohio schools, Sherrod Brown has an unparalleled track record of standing up for working people in Ohio…Ohio voters know who is on our side.” — OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social
OFT Poll: @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social is leading Senator Jon Husted by 3 points.
Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.
Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.
OFT Poll: Sherrod Brown Leading in Senate Race
COLUMBUS — Sherrod Brown is narrowly leading the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Ohio with a 3-point advantage over GOP incumbent Jon Husted, according to polling conducted by Hart Research on behalf of the ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“From fighting against unfair trade agreements that hurt Ohio communities to bringing billions of additional dollars to Ohio schools, Sherrod Brown has an unparalleled track record of standing up for working people in Ohio…Ohio voters know who is on our side.” — OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social
OFT Poll: @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social is leading Senator Jon Husted by 3 points.
Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.
Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.
OFT Poll: Sherrod Brown Leading in Senate Race
COLUMBUS — Sherrod Brown is narrowly leading the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Ohio with a 3-point advantage over GOP incumbent Jon Husted, according to polling conducted by Hart Research on behalf of the ...
oft-aft.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
OFT Poll: @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social is leading Senator Jon Husted by 3 points.
Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.
Sherrod has double digit leads with independent voters, moderate voters, suburban voters, and women, and has a 10 point advantage in net favorability.
Congratulations to OFT member Kimberly Altobelli on being named Ohio School Psychologists Assn.'s Ohio School Psychologist of the Year! Kimberly is a School Psychology Consultant with ESC of Eastern Ohio & a member of Mahoning County ESC Employees Association, Local 4726!
2025 Ohio School Psychologist of the Year named
CANFIELD — The Ohio School Psychology Association has named Kimberly Altobelli as the 2025 recipient of the Alex Thomas Ohio School Psychologist of the Year Award. Altobelli serves as a School Psychol...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to OFT member Kimberly Altobelli on being named Ohio School Psychologists Assn.'s Ohio School Psychologist of the Year! Kimberly is a School Psychology Consultant with ESC of Eastern Ohio & a member of Mahoning County ESC Employees Association, Local 4726!
Take action with @policymattersohio.bsky.social to stop Ohio's rollback on child labor protections!
Just Say No to Child Labor in Ohio
In March, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 30, which would allow employers to schedule children ages 14 and 15 for work as late as 9:00 p.m., beyond the 7:00 p.m. limit maintained by federal law. ...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Take action with @policymattersohio.bsky.social to stop Ohio's rollback on child labor protections!
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Two days after an election where two women won historic Governor races, and one day after @emilyslist endorsement, a new poll shows @amyactonoh LEADING @VivekGRamaswamy in Ohio.
46-45.
For a lot of reasons:
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Two days after an election where two women won historic Governor races, and one day after @emilyslist endorsement, a new poll shows @amyactonoh LEADING @VivekGRamaswamy in Ohio.
46-45.
For a lot of reasons:
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November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Two days after an election where two women won historic Governor races, and one day after @emilyslist endorsement, a new poll shows @amyactonoh LEADING @VivekGRamaswamy in Ohio.
46-45.
For a lot of reasons:
1/
Two days after an election where two women won historic Governor races, and one day after @emilyslist endorsement, a new poll shows @amyactonoh LEADING @VivekGRamaswamy in Ohio.
46-45.
For a lot of reasons:
1/
Today, we released polling results showing that the Ohio Governor's race is a toss-up and that @amyactonoh.bsky.social has a double digit advantage over Vivek Ramawamy in favorability.
We need an Ohio Governor who will support public education and collective bargaining rights for all workers.
We need an Ohio Governor who will support public education and collective bargaining rights for all workers.
OFT Poll: Ohio Governor’s Race a Toss Up; Acton Outpaces Ramaswamy on Favorability
COLUMBUS — Dr. Amy Acton is statistically tied with presumptive GOP nominee Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for Governor of Ohio, while holding a double digit lead in net favorability, according to pollin...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today, we released polling results showing that the Ohio Governor's race is a toss-up and that @amyactonoh.bsky.social has a double digit advantage over Vivek Ramawamy in favorability.
We need an Ohio Governor who will support public education and collective bargaining rights for all workers.
We need an Ohio Governor who will support public education and collective bargaining rights for all workers.
Earlier this year, @aft.org sued the Trump Department of Education to make sure they followed the law on student debt forgiveness. Thanks to a settlement announced on Friday, the Trump admin will resume student loan forgiveness for 2.5 million borrowers enrolled in certain federal repayment plans!
Millions of borrowers will be eligible for student loan forgiveness after AFT union sues Trump administration
Under the agreement, the Department of Education will process loan forgiveness for those eligible in certain repayment plans.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Earlier this year, @aft.org sued the Trump Department of Education to make sure they followed the law on student debt forgiveness. Thanks to a settlement announced on Friday, the Trump admin will resume student loan forgiveness for 2.5 million borrowers enrolled in certain federal repayment plans!
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.
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Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.
“We need public investment that strengthens rural infrastructure, safeguards good union jobs, and stops the wave of privatization and closures that threaten the very heart of our communities.” — OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social
Forty Organizations Offer a Plan to Revitalize Rural America
A new policy roadmap offers rural-led common-sense policy solutions to combat corporate greed, protect resources and help rural communities thrive.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“We need public investment that strengthens rural infrastructure, safeguards good union jobs, and stops the wave of privatization and closures that threaten the very heart of our communities.” — OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social
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In New Lexington, OH, @oftunion.bsky.social educators are proving that career training changes lives with a 99% graduation rate and real pathways to success.
www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein... #PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In New Lexington, OH, @oftunion.bsky.social educators are proving that career training changes lives with a 99% graduation rate and real pathways to success.
www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein... #PublicSchoolProud #CTEworks
Op-ed:" @miamiuniversity.bsky.social must not allow itself to be threatened into ceding what's left of our self-determination. Whatever the consequences of refusal, agreeing [to Trump's higher ed compact] would threaten the very mission of the university."—Theresa Kulbaga, Faculty Alliance of Miami
Ohio’s universities could suffer in refusing higher ed 'compact,' but could also suffer in agreeing • Ohio Capital Journal
Commentary: While the loss of federal funding that could come from refusing the Trump administration's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" would threaten Miami University's ability t...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Op-ed:" @miamiuniversity.bsky.social must not allow itself to be threatened into ceding what's left of our self-determination. Whatever the consequences of refusal, agreeing [to Trump's higher ed compact] would threaten the very mission of the university."—Theresa Kulbaga, Faculty Alliance of Miami
Despite providing a 3% raise to non-union staff, Equitas Health is only offering a 1% raise to union employees.
Contact Equitas Health’s leadership & tell them that union workers shouldn’t be punished with low wages because they stood up for themselves. All staff deserve a fair raise.
Contact Equitas Health’s leadership & tell them that union workers shouldn’t be punished with low wages because they stood up for themselves. All staff deserve a fair raise.
Stand With Frontline Staff at Equitas Health!
Despite providing a 3% pay increase to non-union staff, Equitas Health is only offering a 1% raise to union employees. In a recent bargaining session, the company’s attorney told union employees tha...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Despite providing a 3% raise to non-union staff, Equitas Health is only offering a 1% raise to union employees.
Contact Equitas Health’s leadership & tell them that union workers shouldn’t be punished with low wages because they stood up for themselves. All staff deserve a fair raise.
Contact Equitas Health’s leadership & tell them that union workers shouldn’t be punished with low wages because they stood up for themselves. All staff deserve a fair raise.
It's great to see an Ohio success story shared nationally!
New Lexington Fed. of Teachers members & their district have done amazing work to infuse innovative, effective career tech ed into every student's path to graduation.
Read this op-ed by @rweingarten.bsky.social & Superintendent Casey Coffey
New Lexington Fed. of Teachers members & their district have done amazing work to infuse innovative, effective career tech ed into every student's path to graduation.
Read this op-ed by @rweingarten.bsky.social & Superintendent Casey Coffey
NEW on Fox News: @rweingarten.bsky.social & Supt. Casey Coffey write about the CTE success story in New Lexington, OH. CTE is unlocking real opportunities for students and offering a blueprint for relevant & engaging public schools that meet local communities’ needs.
www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein...
www.foxnews.com/opinion/wein...
WEINGARTEN, COFFEY: In Appalachia, one school district is proving public education still works
New Lexington public schools in rural Ohio achieve 99% graduation rate through career and technical education programs that transform students and community.
www.foxnews.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It's great to see an Ohio success story shared nationally!
New Lexington Fed. of Teachers members & their district have done amazing work to infuse innovative, effective career tech ed into every student's path to graduation.
Read this op-ed by @rweingarten.bsky.social & Superintendent Casey Coffey
New Lexington Fed. of Teachers members & their district have done amazing work to infuse innovative, effective career tech ed into every student's path to graduation.
Read this op-ed by @rweingarten.bsky.social & Superintendent Casey Coffey
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Kent Wong was the best of our movement. He was a trailblazer for labor, immigrant, civil, and human rights everywhere he went – in California, the House of Labor, and all around the world. My heart is with his family and the generations of workers touched by his life and legacy.
October 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Kent Wong was the best of our movement. He was a trailblazer for labor, immigrant, civil, and human rights everywhere he went – in California, the House of Labor, and all around the world. My heart is with his family and the generations of workers touched by his life and legacy.
Congratulations to Wendi Davis for being awarded the Northwest Region Ohio School Board Association Humanitarian Award! Wendi isn't just an amazing music teacher, band director, and humanitarian — she's also Co-President of the Cory-Rawson Education Association, [email protected] Local 4427!
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations to Wendi Davis for being awarded the Northwest Region Ohio School Board Association Humanitarian Award! Wendi isn't just an amazing music teacher, band director, and humanitarian — she's also Co-President of the Cory-Rawson Education Association, [email protected] Local 4427!
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Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay, the day that Latina pay *finally* catches up to what White, non-Hispanic men made last year alone. That’s injustice—plain and simple.
America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.
America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.
October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay, the day that Latina pay *finally* catches up to what White, non-Hispanic men made last year alone. That’s injustice—plain and simple.
America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.
America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.
OFT endorses @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social!
“Sherrod spent his career fighting for the dignity of work & economic justice for Ohio families. Ohio—and the rest of the country—were better off when we had his pro-worker, pro-union, pro-education voice in the Senate." — OFT Pres.
@mcropper.bsky.social
“Sherrod spent his career fighting for the dignity of work & economic justice for Ohio families. Ohio—and the rest of the country—were better off when we had his pro-worker, pro-union, pro-education voice in the Senate." — OFT Pres.
@mcropper.bsky.social
Ohio Federation of Teachers Endorses Sherrod Brown
COLUMBUS — The Executive Council of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) recently voted to endorse Sherrod Brown for Senate in the 2026 election. The Executive Council is made up of OFT member leader...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
OFT endorses @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social!
“Sherrod spent his career fighting for the dignity of work & economic justice for Ohio families. Ohio—and the rest of the country—were better off when we had his pro-worker, pro-union, pro-education voice in the Senate." — OFT Pres.
@mcropper.bsky.social
“Sherrod spent his career fighting for the dignity of work & economic justice for Ohio families. Ohio—and the rest of the country—were better off when we had his pro-worker, pro-union, pro-education voice in the Senate." — OFT Pres.
@mcropper.bsky.social
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“My message for the Republican party is to come back to the table. The American people are looking for affordable healthcare and access to healthcare.”
Ohio State University RN Catharyne Henderson explains why the #TrumpShutdown could spell disaster for patients. @oftunion.bsky.social
Ohio State University RN Catharyne Henderson explains why the #TrumpShutdown could spell disaster for patients. @oftunion.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“My message for the Republican party is to come back to the table. The American people are looking for affordable healthcare and access to healthcare.”
Ohio State University RN Catharyne Henderson explains why the #TrumpShutdown could spell disaster for patients. @oftunion.bsky.social
Ohio State University RN Catharyne Henderson explains why the #TrumpShutdown could spell disaster for patients. @oftunion.bsky.social
The Trump Administration and the Republican majority in Congress are shutting down the federal government rather than negotiate with Democrats who are fighting to prevent drastic healthcare price spikes.
Information and resources about the shutdown from @aft.org can be found here:
Information and resources about the shutdown from @aft.org can be found here:
Government Shutdown Watch
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October 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Trump Administration and the Republican majority in Congress are shutting down the federal government rather than negotiate with Democrats who are fighting to prevent drastic healthcare price spikes.
Information and resources about the shutdown from @aft.org can be found here:
Information and resources about the shutdown from @aft.org can be found here:
"Ohio’s educators kept their promise to our state’s children… often with limited resources & always with the best interests of students at heart. Now it is our turn to keep our promise to them. We must ensure a secure retirement, a meaningful voice in their system & protection from politicization."
Educators deserve a voice in their retirement: Sean Patrick Brennan
Ohio’s educators kept their promise to our state’s children under challenging circumstances, often with limited resources, and always with the best interests of students at heart. Now it is our turn t...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"Ohio’s educators kept their promise to our state’s children… often with limited resources & always with the best interests of students at heart. Now it is our turn to keep our promise to them. We must ensure a secure retirement, a meaningful voice in their system & protection from politicization."
OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social on Ohio's teacher shortage: "most of the result revolves around lack of respect and lack of pay.”
Teacher shortage continues, impacts schools statewide
A major teacher shortage continues to impact all regions of Ohio. Many teachers cite poor pay and a negative culture surrounding education as reasons for the decline. The lack of teachers often forces...
www.thepostathens.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
OFT President @mcropper.bsky.social on Ohio's teacher shortage: "most of the result revolves around lack of respect and lack of pay.”
"Legislators are trying to take away teacher voices, & especially teacher voices when it comes to their own money. Teachers feel that having elected members on the board...is crucial to safeguarding their money." —Joan Kuchcinski, retired teacher & Toledo Fed of Teachers (@aft.org Local 250) member
Judge temporarily grants restraining order regarding state teachers retirement board
The ruling comes after teacher groups in Ohio filed a lawsuit against the state for changes made to the retirement board in the state budget.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Legislators are trying to take away teacher voices, & especially teacher voices when it comes to their own money. Teachers feel that having elected members on the board...is crucial to safeguarding their money." —Joan Kuchcinski, retired teacher & Toledo Fed of Teachers (@aft.org Local 250) member