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Central Ohio Worker Center
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(Español abajo) We educate, empower, and advocate for and with low-wage and immigrant workers in Central Ohio.

Educamos, empoderamos y abogamos por y con trabajadores inmigrantes y de bajos salarios en el centro de Ohio.
{Español abajo} 3 days until our ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Clintonville!

it's simple! Get ice cream, support our work! Join us from 3-6 pm on Monday Nov 14 at Jeni's Ice Cream. COWC will receive 25% of all purchases.
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Join us tonight! Nov 20th 7-8:30 pm
learn to identify invalid ICE warrants & more!
actionnetwork.org/events/4th-amendment-workplace-virtual-training-2

Acompáñanos a noche! 20 de noviembre de 7:00 a 8:30 p.m
Cuarta Enmienda en el lugar de trabajo
aprender a identificar órdenes de ICE no válidas
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Sin una orden judicial que les dé acceso a todas las partes del negocio, los agentes federales están limitados solo a las ‘áreas públicas’ del negocio.
4th amendment workplace trainings can help keep our communities safe. Join us here:
actionnetwork.org/forms/4th-amendment-workplaces
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Aún hay tiempo para decirle al Gobernador DeWine: ¡Que vete la resolución de ley SB50!

El trabajo infantil no es la solución a los problemas de la fuerza laboral adulta.
Firma la petición para pedir al Gobernador DeWine que VETE este proyecto
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Did you know?
incorrectly classified workers, as “independent contractors," is wage theft.
more details pg 18: tinyurl.com/KnowYourRightsOhio
lasifican incorrectamente a los trabajadores como "contratistas independientes" es robo de salario
para mas , página 16
tinyurl.com/ConocerTusDerechosOhio
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Jenis Ice Cream Social fundraiser from 3-6 pm on Monday Nov 24 at the Clintonville location (4247 N. High St.) ! Come grab some scoops, chat with other worker center folks, and know that 25% of all purchases help fund our work!
November 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Join us Nov 20 7-8:30 pm n4th amendment workplace, virtual training, registration required
actionnetwork.org/events/4th-amendment-workplace-virtual-training-2
Acompáñanos el 20 de noviembre, de 7:00 a 8:30 p.m. Capacitación virtual: La Cuarta Enmienda en el lugar de trabajo
Se requiere inscripción
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron la semana pasada en nuestra Cumbre para la Prevención del Robo de Salarios.
¡Hay trabajo por hacer, y estamos listos para hacerlo!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our Wage Theft Prevention Summit.
There is work to do & we are ready!
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Todas las personas merecen comer
Las despensas de alimentos no son suficientes, pero pueden ayudar. Las despensas del Mid-Ohio Food Collective no requieren documentación de identificación. Encuentra alimentos aquí:
mofc.org/get-involved/find-food
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Everyone deserves to eat. Find food in link above
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
rolling back child labor laws is bad for everyone|
Our partners at PMO plan to deliver your signatures and comments to the Governor’s office this afternoon, so sign now and share!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/save-child-labor-protections-in-ohio
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Child labor is not the solution to adult labor force issues.
ask Governor DeWine to VETO SB50

El trabajo infantil no es la solución a los problemas de la fuerza laboral adulta.
pedir al Gobernador DeWine que VETE SB50
actionnetwork.org/petitions/save-child-labor-protections-in-ohio
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by Central Ohio Worker Center
SB 50 passed out of the Ohio House yesterday. It would allow employers to schedule kids ages 14 and 15 as late as 9pm, beyond the 7pm limit set by federal law.

Child labor is not the solution to adult workforce issues.

Tell the governor to veto SB 50: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
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. We expect the Ohio House to vote on and pass this bill in the coming days. Then it will go to Governor Dewine to be signed into law. The Governor says he has a commitment to Ohio children, and we need all hands on deck urging him to veto this bill. Not only is it in violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, it's just plain wrong for our kids. Please sign on and share, we will be delivering the petition, with all our names, in person when the time comes for him to consider signing.
actionnetwork.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
SB 50 weakens protections designed to keep children safe & focused on school. Worker Centers across the state are coming together to oppose this bill.

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Ordenanza de Ley, SB 50 debilita las protecciones diseñadas para mantener a los niños seguros y enfocados en la escuela.
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Polls are open 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Tues Nov 4!
Bonus! @COTA is making it easier to get to the polls with free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.
¡Las urnas están abiertas de 6:30 am a 7:30 pm el martes 4 de noviembre!
COTA está facilitando el acceso a las urnas con viajes gratuitos el 4 de Nov
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Worried about an I-9 audit?
The law gives you 3 days to produce your I-9 forms.
You do not need to provide your documents early.

¿Preocupado por una auditoría de I-9?
La ley te da 3 días para presentar tus formularios I-9. No necesitas proporcionar tus documentos con antelación.
November 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📍 Franklin County Board of Elections
1700 Morse Rd

📆 viernes 31 de octubre: 7:30 - 7:30 pm
📆 Sábado 1 de noviembre: 8 am - 4 pm
📆 Domingo 2 de noviembre: 1 pm- 5 pm
No hay votación el lunes

🗳️Votación regular en su distrito electoral
Martes 4 de noviembre
Urnas abiertas 6:30 am- 7:30 pm
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Want to help our business communities protect workers?
You are protected against unreasonable search and seizures.
Want to help? Let us know!
actionnetwork.org/forms/4th-amendment-workplaces
¿Quieres ayudar a nuestras comunidades empresariales a proteger a los trabajadores
¡Déjanos saber aquí!
October 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Ending DALE hurts us all. Immigrant workers are more likely to be injured or killed on the worksite & are more than 2x as likely to experience minimum wage violations.
El fin del Programa DALE nos afecta a todos.
read more
clasp.org/blog/without-dale-employers-gain-more-power-to-exploit-workers
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Se roban $50 mil millones de los trabajadores anualmente
Puede ser común, pero ha demas de estar mal, es ilegal.
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$50 billion is stolen from workers in the US annually
It may be common but it's wrong and it's illegal.
October 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
tonight, thursday 7/17!
July 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Join the newly formed Gateway Film Center United - Afscme Local 281 union today, Friday June 11 from 4- 9pm,for an informational picket about their fight for a fair contract!
They'll have buttons, stickers, zines, and informational handouts to share. Solidarity!
July 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Save The Date!
We're going to be in the Columbus Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Commitee Parade and want you to join us! So mark your calendars for Saturday Sept 13 and let us know in the comments if you want to walk with us and distribute red cards and more to the crowd!
July 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Working under extreme heat? Employers have a responsibility to protect workers!

Workplace safety is a right, not a privilege.
June 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
June 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Did you know?
Columbus has a Salary History Ban Ordinance
This means employers are NOT allowed to ask you for your salary history.
See more on page 14 of our Know Your Rights handbook.
tinyurl.com/KnowYourRightsOhio
June 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM