Vice President Biden’s Jobs and Economic plan called “Build Back Better” is exactly what we need. We support this plan because it puts our working people first through concrete policies and…
Jason Perlman
Senate Health, Human Services and Medicaid CommitteeSenate Concurrent Resolution 14- Proponent Testimony June 9th, 2020Tim BurgaPresident, Ohio AFL-CIO Chairman Burke, Vice-Chairman Huffman, Ranking Member Antonio, and members of the Senate Health,…
America faces a crisis on three critical fronts: a public health pandemic, an economic free fall and long-standing structural racism. Working people need safe jobs, economic security and freedom from systemic…
Today is Workers Memorial Day, and we are reminded now more than possibly any other in our lifetime, the importance of workers having a voice on the job to protect our…
The Ohio AFL-CIO is the state labor federation, representing 1.1 million workers and retirees touching all aspects of Ohioans daily lives and our economy. I appreciate the opportunity to present on…
The Ohio AFL-CIO recognizes the leadership shown from the Governor’s office as well as the bipartisanship in the State House during this Covid-19 crisis. We believe this bill is a great…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which has passed both the Senate and the House, includes important provisions to mitigate the sharp economic decline already unfolding. But policymakers’…
The state of Ohio has been nationally recognized as a leader in implementing policies and directives in the effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Gov. Mike DeWine…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020, and requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick…
During this difficult time, it is imperative that society come together to keep one another safe, and as always, trade unionists will do our part to protect and serve. We will…