ORGANIZING

Why Organize a Union Where You Work?

AFSCME Ohio Council 8 has helped thousands of public employees, non-profit, and private employees across the state of Ohio win dignity and respect at their workplaces. We help employees join together to negotiate for better pay, and working conditions, demand equity, and fight for transparency in workplaces across the state by helping them their win unions. AFSCME Ohio Council 8 believes strong unions create strong communities. Learn more about organizing a union at your workplace with AFSCME Ohio Council 8.

You Have a Legal Right to Join a Union

Your right to join a union is protected under the Constitution of the United States. In Ohio, Council 8 played an instrumental role in passing the state’s collective bargaining law which guarantees you the legal right to form a union and bargain collectively with your employer over pay, hours of work, and working conditions.

In America, your freedom of speech and freedom of association are guaranteed. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Get the Union Advantage by Joining AFSCME

In a time when corporate, top-earners pay is skyrocketing but wages are shrinking for working Ohioans, unions matter more than ever. AFSCME believes that working Ohioans deserve good salaries, reasonable health benefits, and secure retirement. AFSCME Council 8 is comprised of more than 41,000 members and helps employees work with their employers to secure these key parts of the American dream.

You can take charge of your work, your family’s security, and your personal well-being by organizing a union where you work.
Become part of the AFSCME family today!