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6 Reasons Collective Bargaining Matters

Posted on 06/10/24 by Ali Smith (she/her) in Work & Wages

When you set out to organize your workplace, or sit down at the bargaining table, knowledge is power. We’ve pulled together some of the most important economic data for organizers and bargaining teams to know, so you can win the best possible contract for your unit. Unions are popular! 67% of Americans approve of labor unions and 641,000 Ohioans were members of a union in 2023. Worker power is growing and now is a great time to join a union or organize your workplace and form a union. Collective bargaining means workers have a say in their workplace. “Collective bargaining is the... read more