Cincinnati
AFL-CIO
Labor Council
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Election Edition!
This Week With AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler
The impact unions made in this election was game-changing. We saw how those ongoing conversations with our members and communities on the issues that mattered to people shaped the narrative and drove turnout.

We found common ground and moved people to act. There are still so many close races, and we need to wait and see how things land after all the votes are counted—but, we already know the labor movement played a decisive role.

As we honor America’s veterans this weekend, let’s also reflect on the life of our democracy they have protected over many years. We must never take it for granted.
First off, let me just say two words: THANK YOU. We organized like never before in this election, and it paid off in key race after key race. For those who were telling us that this would be a landslide election for corporate-backed political extremists, union voters replied: Think again.

Many races are still on a razor’s edge, and it will take days before we know the final outcome in some states. Unions will always protect our freedoms, defend our democracy and do everything we can to ensure every vote is counted.

Our work to build the labor movement of the future is just getting started. Together, we’re defying the odds and blazing the trail to a better future for all working people in this country.
Election Day is here, and without a doubt, I have never been more inspired by and hopeful for the future of America’s labor movement. We are making real progress in our workplaces. We’re ready to keep moving our country forward with our votes.

Whatever the results are tonight and in the days ahead, we can all be incredibly proud of the work we did together in this election. It’s because of labor leaders like you that we were able to mobilize millions of voters to protect our freedoms.

The vote is the most powerful tool we have in our democracy. We can never take it for granted. So, if you haven’t yet, go vote before the polls close!
Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor 2022 Success!
Cincinnati AFL-CIO was out supporting our endorsed candidates on election night! Many stops were made including: Jessica Miranda's and Rachel Baker's party at Karrikin Spirits Co., Rickell Howard Smith's party at Nostalgia, Hamilton County Democratic Party's event at Knox Joseph, and Greg Landsman's party at Queen City Exchange!
Greg Landsman wins 1st Congressional District
Greg Landsman speaks at his election night party at after winning the 1st Congressional District seat against Steve Chabot on Tuesday.
WE CAN'T SAY THIS ENOUGH!
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARDWORK TOWARD THE LABOR 2022 CAMPAIGN!


We are proud to report:

We won on Issue 3, Issue 8, Issue 9, and Issue 10!

Congratulations to:
U.S. Congress - Greg Landsman (HD 1)
State Senate - Catherine Ingram (SD9)
State School Board - Katie Hofmann
State Representative - Dani Isaacsohn (24th District)
State Representative - Cecil Thomas (25th District)
State Representative - Sedrick Denson (26th District)
State Representative - Rachel Baker (27th District)
State Representative - Jessica Miranda (28th District)
First District Court of Appeals - Jennifer Kinsley
Hamilton County Commissioner - Stephanie Summerow Dumas
Hamilton County Auditor - Brigid Kelly
Hamilton County Clerk of Courts - Pavan V. Parikh
Court of Common Pleas General Division - Jody Marie Luebbers
Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division - Anne B. Flottman
Oh, WHat A Night!
We are grateful to all of our Brothers. Sisters and Friends of Labor who ran for office and to those who exercised their right to vote, canvassed with us, wrote post cards with us, and picked up signs. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and are the reason we were able to successfully elect 14 of our endorsed candidates.
When We Fight, We Win!
From coast to coast, union members made the difference in this election. All of our organizing and issue-based campaigning paid off in the end as we delivered real results in this election. The AFL-CIO thanks our unions, our state federations, our central labor councils and every single union member who helped lead this extraordinary campaign.
There’s no such thing as an off-year election. That’s why we had conversations with millions of union members across the country.
 
And your hard work paid off—across the country, we won races for working people, often against steep odds. So we should take a moment to celebrate.
 
But protecting our freedom isn’t something we do every four years. It’s just what we do.
 
Our work doesn’t stop at city halls, state capitols, the halls of Congress or even the White House.
 
We stop when we run out of people to organize.
 
We stop when corporations can’t union-bust and steal wages.
 
We stop when every single working person has a voice at their job.
 
We’re not stopping, are you?

The election may be over, but we’re just getting started.
 
And if you’re not treating working people with dignity and respect?
 
We’re coming for you.
“All gave some, Some gave all.”
Register Now: 2023 MLK Conference
Join us Jan. 13–16 in Washington, D.C., for the 2023 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference at the Washington Hilton.
 
The theme is Claiming Our Power, Protecting Our Democracy.

In the face of unrelenting attacks on civil rights and workers’ rights across the country, we will convene to reinforce the longstanding bond between the labor and civil rights movements and strategize on how we can strengthen democracy.
 
Together, we are the most powerful force for progress, and we hope you will join us as we prepare to step into the new year with purpose and carry on the fight for justice and equality.
Pennsylvania Union Members Secure Historic Victories
In a campaign full of surprises, one thing that did not change was Pennsylvania union members’ determination to win this election for workers in the Keystone State. An army of union volunteers took the state by storm, knocking on doors, phone banking, making worksite visits and doing everything we could to elect pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot.
 
The two biggest wins in Pennsylvania came in the governor’s race, where pro-labor candidate Josh Shapiro (not pictured) was elected as the state’s next governor. And in the hotly contested race for the U.S. Senate, union-endorsed candidate John Fetterman (pictured above) scored a stunning win. Sen.-elect Fetterman declared in his victory speech last night that his election was a win for the union way of life. Our win with Fetterman will help determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Unions also won a pro-worker majority in the Pennsylvania state House.
Illinois Labor Movement Wins Workers’ Rights Amendment
One of the most important ballot proposals in this election was in Illinois, where right-wing politicians have been trying to chip away at our right to organize. Voters, driven by a positive and effective campaign from Illinois’ union members, have responded in huge numbers to pass the Workers’ Rights Amendment. This amendment to the Illinois Constitution will protect the right to organize so that more workers in the state have the opportunity to join together in a union. Illinois is now the fourth state to enshrine the right to collective bargaining in its constitution.
 
“History was made with the passage of the Workers’ Rights Amendment,” celebrated Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea (UFCW; not pictured). “This would not have been possible without the strong solidarity of a statewide labor movement that came together in unison to protect the rights of our hardworking families.”
Pro-Worker Candidates Win Control of Michigan’s State Government
Union voters propelled labor-backed candidates to victory in Michigan, and for the first time in nearly four decades, the state will have pro-worker majorities in the legislature. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer beat back an extremist challenger to win re-election, thanks in large part to unions’ strong support for her campaign. And while some races remain undecided, the results show that pro-worker candidates have won a majority in both the state House and state Senate.
 
“Michigan’s labor movement helped elect an unprecedented wave of pro-labor leaders on Tuesday. Voters sent a clear message that Michigan is a union state, and we ensured victory for legislators who will support working people,” declared Michigan State AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber (UAW; not pictured). “Under the continued leadership of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Attorney General Dana Nessel, we will rebuild Michigan for working people.”
U.S Senator Sherrod Brown:
Working For Working People!
I want to thank you for all you did over the course of this election.

While the Senate race here in Ohio didn’t turn out as we hoped, I’m proud of the worker-focused campaign Tim Ryan built. Its impact could be felt down ticket across the state where we won critical House races by talking about the Dignity of Work. 

Greg Landsman, Marcy Kaptur, and Emilia Sykes all won their competitive House contests, making a crucial flip and holding two essential seats. Together in Congress, we’re going to keep fighting for working people in Ohio and across the country because that’s what our grassroots movement is all about.

There are still close races being decided around the country, and control of the Senate is still to be determined. That means our work isn’t done yet. We need to keep organizing and supporting candidates like Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock whose race is going to a runoff. That race will be decided by a matter of votes, and our grassroots support can help his campaign make critical voter contacts over the next few weeks.

It’s been a difficult election with many ups and downs. We carved out progress for working people by lowering prescription drug costs for people on Medicare and creating thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs in Ohio and across the country.
We also saw some of our fundamental rights -- like access to the ballot box and women’s right to make their own health care decisions -- set back.

We’re going to keep organizing. Keep voting. Keep fighting. Because when you love this country, you fight for the people who make it work -- whether they punch a clock or swipe a badge, earn a salary or make tips. 

That’s exactly what you did over the course of this election. Brian, we built a strong grassroots organization that reached workers in every corner of Ohio and the country. Thank you again for all you’ve done and continue to do for our movement for the Dignity of Work.

With gratitude,
Sherrod
Holiday Meal Distribution!
Winter Coat Drive!
Fight hunger year-round
Did you know you can make a decision this holiday season that will help your neighbors all year long?

With one act, you could ensure a child facing hunger has a meal every day. You could make sure they have the nourishment they need to go to school each day ready to learn.

Join Full Plate Partners with your first monthly gift right now. You’ll help provide nutritious meals for children, families, seniors, and neighbors who are experiencing hunger — all year long.

It’s an easy and convenient way to make the biggest impact possible.

There’s no better way to make a life-changing difference this holiday season. Join Full Plate Partners with a monthly gift today.

Thank you for all you do for your neighbors facing hunger.
FMCS Holiday Special Free Webinar: How to Have Difficult Conversations During the Holidays and Beyond
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is pleased to offer a FREE conflict resolution training on Wednesday, November 16th via Zoom from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern.

 
We all spend a large portion of our lives working – so much so, that we sometimes describe our co-workers as our “work family”. Can what we have learned at work about leadership, problem-solving, and conflict management in collective bargaining possibly be useful as we engage family and friends during Thanksgiving and other family gatherings? We believe so! Come join us for our free FMCS pre-holiday webinar to find out just how to approach those “difficult conversations” that might be just around the corner.
COVID-19 Dashboard
Why the Omicron Offshoot BA.5 is a Big Deal
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
(CNN) Once again, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere. If you feel caught off-guard, you aren't alone.

After the Omicron tidal wave washed over the United States in January and the smaller rise in cases in the spring caused by the BA.2 subvariant, it might have seemed like the coronavirus could be ignored for a while. After all, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in December that nearly all Americans had been vaccinated or have antibodies from a past infection. Surely all that immunity bought some breathing room.
But suddenly, many people who had recovered from Covid-19 as recently as March or April found themselves exhausted, coughing and staring at two red lines on a rapid test. How could this be happening again -- and so soon? [READ MORE]
Ohio Vaccination Dashboard

The COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard displays the most recent data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) regarding the number of individuals that have started and completed the COVID-19 vaccination series by various demographics and county of residence.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard displays the most recent data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) regarding the number of individuals that have started and completed the COVID-19 vaccination series by various demographics and county of residence. “Vaccination started” indicates that the individual has received at least one valid dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The number listed as “vaccination completed” is a subset of the number included in “vaccination started,” indicating that those individuals within that group have received all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses and are considered fully immunized. ODH is making COVID-19 data available for public review while also protecting privacy. This dashboard will be updated daily. Please see footnotes below for more details.
Ohio COVID-19 Dashboard
Overview

ODH is making COVID-19 data available for public review while also protecting patient privacy.

The State of Ohio COVID-19 Dashboard displays the most recent preliminary data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Ohio by selected demographics and county of residence. Data for cases and hospitalizations is reported to ODH via the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS), and verified mortality data is reported via the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS).
Current Trends
Below are the current reporting trends from Friday, November 11 for key indicators calculated from data reported to the Ohio Department of Health. These trends are updated daily and are presented by report date.
Below is a snapshot of key metrics pulled Friday, November 11, 2022 from daily data reporting to the Ohio Department of Health. These metrics are updated daily.
Hamilton County
Cases
224,962
Hospitalizations
6,950
Deaths
2,160
Clermont County
Cases
61,876
Hospitalizations
1,731
Deaths
594
Brown County
Cases
13,203
Hospitalizations
115
Deaths
192
Butler County
Cases
110,193
Hospitalizations
3,642
Deaths
1,209
Warren County
Cases
68,818
Hospitalizations
1,433
Deaths
623
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