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.
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.
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, OFT-@aft.org 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, OFT-@aft.org Local 4427!
On Thursday, @aft.org Pres. @rweingarten.bsky.social, AFT’s Career Tech Ed Committee & @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social visited New Lexington City Schools to tour their comprehensive CTE program, including the school district’s farm, greenhouse, Middle School, and Workforce Development Center.
September 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On Thursday, @aft.org Pres. @rweingarten.bsky.social, AFT’s Career Tech Ed Committee & @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social visited New Lexington City Schools to tour their comprehensive CTE program, including the school district’s farm, greenhouse, Middle School, and Workforce Development Center.
In anticipation of the new legislative guidelines in the area of English Language Arts, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will be presenting an engaging English Language Arts webinar next week, in collaboration with OFT and @ohioea.bsky.social.
Register here: rb.gy/dwq0zn
Register here: rb.gy/dwq0zn
August 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In anticipation of the new legislative guidelines in the area of English Language Arts, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will be presenting an engaging English Language Arts webinar next week, in collaboration with OFT and @ohioea.bsky.social.
Register here: rb.gy/dwq0zn
Register here: rb.gy/dwq0zn
Today OFT & @cowc.bsky.social co-hosted the first Central Ohio High School Collective Bargaining Day. Students got hands-on experience negotiating a work contract, learned about what rights they have as a worker, and made personal connections with local union leadership.
July 31, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Today OFT & @cowc.bsky.social co-hosted the first Central Ohio High School Collective Bargaining Day. Students got hands-on experience negotiating a work contract, learned about what rights they have as a worker, and made personal connections with local union leadership.
We're taking the Trump-Vance admin to court to end their illegal funding freeze that is depriving Ohio students of more than $180 million.
We are proud to join this lawsuit with @democracyforward.org, Cincinnati Public Schools, & other school districts, PTAs, & teachers unions across the country.
We are proud to join this lawsuit with @democracyforward.org, Cincinnati Public Schools, & other school districts, PTAs, & teachers unions across the country.
July 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We're taking the Trump-Vance admin to court to end their illegal funding freeze that is depriving Ohio students of more than $180 million.
We are proud to join this lawsuit with @democracyforward.org, Cincinnati Public Schools, & other school districts, PTAs, & teachers unions across the country.
We are proud to join this lawsuit with @democracyforward.org, Cincinnati Public Schools, & other school districts, PTAs, & teachers unions across the country.
We're with Worthington Public Libraries United at the corner of High & 161 to tell Mike DeWine to very library censorship in the state budget!
June 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We're with Worthington Public Libraries United at the corner of High & 161 to tell Mike DeWine to very library censorship in the state budget!
FUND OUR SCHOOLS!
June 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
FUND OUR SCHOOLS!
Hundreds -- and growing -- of educators, parents, community members are outside the statehouse to demand that legislators reject the budget that takes money from public school students and hands it to the wealthy and to billionaire sports franchises.
June 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Hundreds -- and growing -- of educators, parents, community members are outside the statehouse to demand that legislators reject the budget that takes money from public school students and hands it to the wealthy and to billionaire sports franchises.
We're outside OSU University Hospital with Ohio Nurses Association to tell OSU nurses need staff staffing and a fair contract now!
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We're outside OSU University Hospital with Ohio Nurses Association to tell OSU nurses need staff staffing and a fair contract now!
Congratulations to OFT members in the Cory-Rawson Support Staff Union, Local 6356. They recently ratified a new three year contract that includes annual salary raises (3%, 3%, 3.5%), increased compensation for aides when they substitute for teachers, and increased compensation for bus drivers…
June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations to OFT members in the Cory-Rawson Support Staff Union, Local 6356. They recently ratified a new three year contract that includes annual salary raises (3%, 3%, 3.5%), increased compensation for aides when they substitute for teachers, and increased compensation for bus drivers…
This week, dozens of OFT local leaders from across Ohio gathered at Mohican State Park for our annual Union Leadership Institute. Local leaders spent 3 days in classes covering: union leadership skills, negotiations and contract campaigns, building solidarity, and AI issues for educators.
June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This week, dozens of OFT local leaders from across Ohio gathered at Mohican State Park for our annual Union Leadership Institute. Local leaders spent 3 days in classes covering: union leadership skills, negotiations and contract campaigns, building solidarity, and AI issues for educators.
Following the rally, the union members and supporters marched to the administration office to deliver a petition signed by an overwhelming majority of union members.
June 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Following the rally, the union members and supporters marched to the administration office to deliver a petition signed by an overwhelming majority of union members.
Members of the United Faculty of COTC and community supporters rallied on campus today to tell the College's Board and President to "Sign the Contract!" The rally was in response to COTC's attempt to renege on a binding contract agreement.
June 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Members of the United Faculty of COTC and community supporters rallied on campus today to tell the College's Board and President to "Sign the Contract!" The rally was in response to COTC's attempt to renege on a binding contract agreement.
The contract also includes more planning time for elementary teachers & adds a third “records day” (uninterrupted time for teachers to work on grading, preparing for conferences or other needs). When teachers have time for planning, they can be more effective during their time with students! [3/3]
June 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The contract also includes more planning time for elementary teachers & adds a third “records day” (uninterrupted time for teachers to work on grading, preparing for conferences or other needs). When teachers have time for planning, they can be more effective during their time with students! [3/3]
The 3-year deal includes annual raises of 3.25% , a ratification bonus & paid parental leave. These standards will help Cleveland Heights–University Heights City Schools continue to recruit and retain skilled educators.
June 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The 3-year deal includes annual raises of 3.25% , a ratification bonus & paid parental leave. These standards will help Cleveland Heights–University Heights City Schools continue to recruit and retain skilled educators.
Congratulations to OFT members in @CHTU795, Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, on successfully ratifying a new contract that makes gains for educators and students alike! [1/3]
June 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Congratulations to OFT members in @CHTU795, Cleveland Heights Teachers Union, on successfully ratifying a new contract that makes gains for educators and students alike! [1/3]
After you take action, RSVP to join COTC faculty at a rally next Thursday, 3:30-4:30!
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June 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After you take action, RSVP to join COTC faculty at a rally next Thursday, 3:30-4:30!
actionnetwork.org/events/stand...
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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) reached a fair contract agreement with their faculty union in March. The agreement became binding after it was ratified by the union and the COTC Board failed to act within the time limit that is set in Ohio law. [1/3]
June 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) reached a fair contract agreement with their faculty union in March. The agreement became binding after it was ratified by the union and the COTC Board failed to act within the time limit that is set in Ohio law. [1/3]
Congratulations to our members in the Berea Federation of Teachers, on ratifying a strong contract for the next three years. They were able to win: annual raises (4%, 4%, and 2% – with the potential to increase the raise in the final year of the contract), expanded personal leave time, … [1/2]
June 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Congratulations to our members in the Berea Federation of Teachers, on ratifying a strong contract for the next three years. They were able to win: annual raises (4%, 4%, and 2% – with the potential to increase the raise in the final year of the contract), expanded personal leave time, … [1/2]
Yesterday, OFT & SEIU 1199 library worker members lobbied on the need to fully fund libraries by restoring the Public Library Fund as a dedicated percentage (1.75%) of the General Revenue Fund. We also asked legislators to remove a dangerous censorship provision that was added by the House majority.
May 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yesterday, OFT & SEIU 1199 library worker members lobbied on the need to fully fund libraries by restoring the Public Library Fund as a dedicated percentage (1.75%) of the General Revenue Fund. We also asked legislators to remove a dangerous censorship provision that was added by the House majority.
Yesterday, the Ohio House passed a state budget that completely eliminates the bipartisan, carefully vetted Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) that was in the process of being phased in. The budget now moves to the Ohio Senate. 🧵
April 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Yesterday, the Ohio House passed a state budget that completely eliminates the bipartisan, carefully vetted Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) that was in the process of being phased in. The budget now moves to the Ohio Senate. 🧵
Look up your district, and let us know what you think! Here are examples for Toledo Public Schools and New Lexington Schools.
There's also links on each school district to contact the state legislators who represent that district.
There's also links on each school district to contact the state legislators who represent that district.
![A screenshot of Toledo's page on the website. It includes:
What all could your district do with XXX Fair School Funding dollars? [that XXX number can be changed, as you drag a slider that goes from $173.79 without the FSFP, to $208.56 M at current funding, to $208.56+$109.75 M for full funding. ]
Licensed Educators: Smaller class sizes, career connected learning, AP courses, more access to health and mental health support. Literacy and math tutoring, art classes, music classes. Support for kids with special needs.
Support Staff: Custodians, bus drivers, security. Safer, cleaner buildings with more responsive transportation access.
Technology & Supplies: Laptops, career and vocational tech supplies and equipment, art supplies, books. Individual devices like laptops, science and art supplies, increased safety.
Extracurricular: Fewer pay to play fees. Support for athletic programs, supports for marching and pep band, choir, drama clubs, academic teams.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mcuho5grhqdn475uex62fr43/bafkreib4eskv7mct2tcpxckm5zt7w2cvn7bfphmbx5vmjbn73jj367dq3y@jpeg)
![A screenshot of the page for New Lexington School District
What all could your district do with XXX Fair School Funding dollars? [that XXX number can be changed, as you drag a slider that goes from $14.38 M without the FSFP, to $16.8 M at current funding, to $16.8+$6.63 M for full funding. ]
Licensed Educators: Smaller class sizes, career connected learning, AP courses, more access to health and mental health support. Literacy and math tutoring, art classes, music classes. Support for kids with special needs.
Support Staff: Custodians, bus drivers, security. Safer, cleaner buildings with more responsive transportation access.
Technology & Supplies: Laptops, career and vocational tech supplies and equipment, art supplies, books. Individual devices like laptops, science and art supplies, increased safety.
Extracurricular: Fewer pay to play fees. Support for athletic programs, supports for marching and pep band, choir, drama clubs, academic teams.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mcuho5grhqdn475uex62fr43/bafkreihfunzlp5lggodfy4f5ehoz55n5kczyquofoviuygcfngjinwrzym@jpeg)
March 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Look up your district, and let us know what you think! Here are examples for Toledo Public Schools and New Lexington Schools.
There's also links on each school district to contact the state legislators who represent that district.
There's also links on each school district to contact the state legislators who represent that district.
Ohio Conference @aaup.bsky.social and OFT statements about the SB 1/HB 6 passing in the House, and our call for Governor Mike DeWine to veto this harmful bill. [Link to action in our reply below]
March 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ohio Conference @aaup.bsky.social and OFT statements about the SB 1/HB 6 passing in the House, and our call for Governor Mike DeWine to veto this harmful bill. [Link to action in our reply below]
More from Cleveland Heights: CHTU members rallied and spoke at their school Board meeting to advocate for safer schools for teachers, staff, and students. #ProtectOurKids @aftunion.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
More from Cleveland Heights: CHTU members rallied and spoke at their school Board meeting to advocate for safer schools for teachers, staff, and students. #ProtectOurKids @aftunion.bsky.social