Cincinnati
AFL-CIO
Labor Council
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Cincinnati AFL-CIO
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
at Great American Ball Park
Only 5 Weeks Away!!!
Reds v. Rockies Sunday, September 4
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Our traditional Labor Day Picnic on Labor Day, at Coney Island is not taking place this year.
After a great many discussions and considerations about changes that have taken place at Coney making it difficult to accommodate our traditional picnic, we have opted to move our Labor Day Celebration to The Great American Ballpark and attend the Reds/Rockies game, Sunday, September 4, 1:00 PM.
US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh will be on hand to throw out the first pitch and both elected and Labor leaders from all of the City, County, State and Country will be on hand to celebrate with us. Labor will own the pregame ceremonies and be celebrated on a nationally televised Baseball game.
Please contact Nick Geraci at ngeraci@reds.com or by phone at 513.765.7975 to set up a ticket option for your Local.
If your local does not set up a ticket option or you are not affiliated with a local, please visit Reds.com/labor and use the Offer Code: LABOR for your discounted tickets.
Questions? Please contact us here at the Labor Council by email to info@cincinnatiaflcio.org or by phone to 513.421.1846.
We are excited to begin this new Labor Day tradition with all of our Brothers, Sisters, and Friends of Labor! We can't think of a better way to celebrate Labor Day than spending it together watching the Great American Past Time.
See you at the Ballpark September 4th!
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This Week With AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler
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The Inflation Reduction Act shows that Congress understands we urgently need economic solutions that offer real help for working families.
This bill will spur the clean-energy transition we need to address the climate crisis, make clean energy more accessible and affordable, and direct investments to underserved communities.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides real solutions to rising energy and health care costs that won’t be solved by further interest rate increases, which will put us at risk of a serious recession.
This represents an incredible step forward, and we will keep fighting to make more progress for the people who power our economy.
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Wednesday’s passage of the bipartisan CHIPS Act in the Senate is a critical step toward rectifying years of underinvestment in our nation’s manufacturing and research and development capabilities. This legislation will boost America’s domestic supply chains, create thousands of high-paying jobs, strengthen our technology infrastructure, increase national security and promote vital research to ensure that we remain a global leader in innovation.
The billions of dollars in funding allocated for the semiconductor industry will expand our ability to develop more chips and incentivize companies to ramp up production nationwide.
Reinforcing U.S. labor laws and deterring China’s harmful trade practices are top priorities for our movement, and we won’t stop fighting until these necessary measures and reforms are in place. Working people deserve a voice and a seat at the table in every step of the process, and when we have one, we will build a more competitive America.
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We’re not just going to adapt to the future, we’re going to lead it. It’s that mindset, that willingness to take on new organizing opportunities that is going to help us build a labor movement that fits the modern workforce.
Our newly announced Center for Transformational Organizing is where we’ll convert the energy of this moment into real union growth. It’s where we’ll come together and develop movementwide ambitions.
We don’t give up—not when our industries start changing, not when our freedoms are put in jeopardy, not when our pro-worker majority is on the line. When they say game over, we say game on.
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Our freedoms are under attack. Freedom to form a union, freedom to vote, freedom of economic security, freedom from discrimination—all of our fundamental values are being threatened.
That’s why we’re setting in motion a week of action to demonstrate our resolve in the face of blatant attempts to suppress workers’ freedoms. We will not be silent; we will fight for freedom at every turn.
Critical midterm elections are coming up. It’s time to summon the purpose of the labor movement, make our voices heard and protect our freedoms.
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Ohio AFL-CIO Statement on CHIPs Act Passage |
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Jason Perlman 614.302.4542
(Columbus, Ohio) – Earlier Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act on the floor, sending the measure to President Biden for his signature. The following is a statement from Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga on the final passage of that legislation:
“I commend all of the members of the Ohio delegation who helped move this bi-partisan bill through Congress. Not only is this a critical step toward rectifying years of underinvestment in our nation’s manufacturing and research and development capabilities, it will also have an enormous and direct impact in Ohio, creating tens of thousands of good union jobs. Together with provisions that safeguard taxpayers, fund workforce development and create opportunities for disadvantaged communities, the CHIPS Act will have a resounding effect on our economy for years to come.”
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I Support Freight Rail Workers |
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Freight rail workers are a vital part of our supply chain, responsible for moving billions of dollars worth of consumer goods and cargo.
While seven rail companies have made $146 billion in profit since 2015, how are the rail workers, who actually make sure we get the supplies we need, faring?
Some 45,000 of their jobs were cut.
They haven’t had a raise in nearly three years.
Many are on-call 24/7 and only get one day off per month.
Workers have been fighting for a fair contract for nearly three years. Earlier this month, President Biden stepped in and appointed an emergency board to mediate. It’ll make recommendations in mid-August, and we need to be ready.
The labor movement must rally behind these workers who transport the supplies we need to live and work.
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Federal Immigration Judges File Petition Seeking Union Recognition |
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An anti-worker majority of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) disregarded precedent earlier this year by stripping immigration judges of their collective bargaining rights and union protections. Now, with a new majority appointed by President Biden, some 500 judges filed a petition this past Friday seeking the restoration of their rights and voluntary recognition of their union from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
“Under the Trump administration and Attorney General William Barr, the DOJ went to extraordinary lengths to unjustly silence immigration judges,” said Judge Mimi Tsankov, president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, an affiliate of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). “We fully expect the FLRA to accept our petition, schedule an election and recertify our union when a majority of judges cast their votes in support. Immediately, we ask that the DOJ follow the Biden administration’s labor policies and voluntarily recognize NAIJ.”
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Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council
COPE DINNER 2022
"If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When?!
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We're Back and We're Live!
Friday, October 21, 2022
UAW Local 863 Union Hall
10708 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Save The Date!
6:00 PM Social Hour | 7:00 PM Dinner and Program
Special Keynote Speaker:
AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidate for US Senate, Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan is a relentless advocate for Ohio’s working families.
Musical Guests:
Jake Speed and The Freddies
An Evening of Labor's Best Musical Heritage!
Watch This Space for Details...
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Jake Speed and the Freddies w/ Special Guests Mike Oberst and Ed Cunningham at 22nd Annual Woodyfest Celebrating the life and music of Woody Guthrie.
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Political Update:
From Ohio AFL-CIO Southwest Rep. Julien Johnson
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U.A. Tourney 43 Years and Still Going Strong |
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by Bill Froehle, Business Manager, UA Local 392
Local 392 was once again the proud host of the 43rd Annual United Association Tournament at River City East Softball Complex June 24th-26th, 2022. 27 Teams from across the United States and Canada once again participated in the A, B or C Divisions in hopes of taking home one of the coveted traveling trophies. The weather could not have been better with temperatures in the high 80’s and humidity that was tolerable for Cincinnati, this time of year.
With 27 teams this year, it was decided that a round robin format would be used which guaranteed each team more games over the weekend. Locals who typically come to the tournament even combined to have enough players to be able to compete. The softball players enjoyed the added competition, while also getting a chance to meet their brother and sister members from all the U.A. Locals that participated.
In the end the best teams in each division with the best records rose to the top and won their respective division. New York Steamfitters Local 638 won the “A” Division, Providence, Rhode Island Local 51 won the “B” Division and Philadelphia Steamfitters Local 420 won the “C” Division.
While every game was competitively played out the sportsmanship and UA brotherhood and sisterhood was on full display all weekend. The relationships that are forged every year at this tournament go a long way in helping Local 392 secure work for our members who choose to travel either out of necessity or just to get away.
One story that will forever be etched in my memory is from the team representing Indianapolis Local 440. Whitney Estes is not unlike any other 5th year apprentice in the U.A. Whitney is a 3rd generation member who grew up watching her father play in the U.A. tournament while she was a child with a dream of playing, one day herself. Not only did Whitney play, but she also played the hot corner (3rd base) for Local 440 while wearing the same number on her jersey, # 12 that her father wore when he played. Whitney played every inning of every game while leading Local 440 in RBI’s and putouts, quite an accomplishment for any third base player. It was a pleasure speaking with Whitney as her love for softball, her family (Mom is also a pipefitter in Local 440) and her brothers and sisters in Local 440 beamed through a smile that could light up any ball diamond or job site. In my recollection Whitney is the first full time, female position player in the history of the U.A. tournament. We hope she is a trailblazer for all women in the U.A., proving that we are all equal in this trade and in our everyday lives. The future is now brothers and sisters, the opportunities are limitless and only bound by our own limitationsthat come from our own minds.
Local 392 and the United Association owe a huge debt of gratitude to Robert C. Sullivan Sr. (R.I.P.) who had the foresight 43 years ago to propose such an event and the continued support and participation from many of the UA Locals who have been here all these years is a testament to “Sully” and his love for the United Association and Local 392. Sully’s son, Robert C. Sullivan Jr. helps to carry on the tradition by serving on the softball committee and presenting the traveling trophies to each division, with the crown jewel being the Robert C. Sullivan traveling trophy, presented to the winner of the “A” Division.
Local 392 would also like to “Thank” the softball committee consisting of Robert C. Sullivan Jr. (Bobby), Joshua Kramer, James Cash, Jason Gorlewski, and Gary “Rex” Kern for helping to ensure a smooth tournament for all the teams involved. A huge “Thank you” goes out to Local 392 apprentice Joshua Kaylor, our photographer who took over 5000 pictures for the weekend. Josh does an amazing job capturing the players and fans enjoying themselves and his skill is second to none. As General Secretary Treasurer of the United Association, Pat Kellett mentioned in his remarks at the opening ceremonies, “This tournament may bear the name of the United Association but make no mistake this first-class event is Local 392’s to be proud of now and hopefully for many years to come.” Next year the tournament will be held the weekend of June 23rd – 25th at River City East once again. Mark your calendar now for an event we can all be proud to call Local 392’s.
“Thank You” to all this year’s participants
Retiree Meeting - The Local 392 Retiree Meeting for August will take place on August 9th at the Delhi Park Shelter @ 11:00 A.M. Please bring a 392 retiree along. For more information, please contact Steve Issler @ (513) 378-5902.
Please remember to keep your dues and drug card current, it is your responsibility.
In Solidarity.
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by Dave Baker, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Ironworkers Local 44
If ever there was proof to be shown about the true cost of an election it happened last month. When the decision to overturn Roe V. Wade came down, we lost so much of the freedom we hold dear in this country. More importantly we saw that rights have no place in the partisan politics which now control the Supreme Court. Judges are supposed to interpret the law not their political persuasion.
Former President Trump knew the direction these members would take, and they have shown they are far from neutral. In this one vote we have now taken control of what people can and can’t do to their own bodies. If I was a female, I would be marching in the streets every single day. Even as a man I plan on marching when the opportunity arrives.
I’m sure I will get a lot of heat for my position on this one but I’m truly upset with this one. When COVID hit Republicans and Trumpers were all up in arms when they were forced to wear a mask. I don’t know how many times I heard Republicans spouting off about how no one should have the authority to tell someone what they can do with their body. Meanwhile those same folks feel it is ok to tell women what they can do with theirs.
I have watched a lot of freedoms get lost over the last 50 years but this one tops them all. We have officially turned our bodies over to whichever State we live in. The freedom of choice in what we do with our body should only be left up to us as a personal freedom. I’m scared to death of what they may choose to take away from us next.
The folks of our military fought long and hard to protect our freedom. Many wars have been fought in the past 250 years to help maintain the freedom which is America and now it is all threatened from within. This is a grim reminder of why the people must show up and vote. Unfortunately, we are now stuck with this Supreme Court for years. We cannot even vote these folks out. If you think voting is useless then you need to wake up. The negative effects of what Trump has done by appointing these Judges will be felt for a long time. Our only way to restore our freedoms is to elect the right leaders in the future and hope like hell they find a way to restore our freedom.
. . . Dave
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State Senator Teresa Fedor Introduces Bill to Reduce Earnings Requirement for Unemployment Compensation |
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State Senator Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) introduced Senate Bill 355, which would reduce the amount of money unemployed Ohioans are required to have earned to qualify for unemployment compensation.
“We desperately need to reform our unemployment system to make sure it is ready to assist workers and families when they need it,” Fedor said. “Ohio’s unemployment system is out of step with the rest of the nation. Modifying how much we require jobless workers to earn to qualify for these benefits will bring us in line with many other states.”
Under current law, Ohioans must have worked for 20 weeks out of the year and earned an average of $298 per week during that time, for a total earnings requirement of at least $5,960 in order to qualify for unemployment compensation – a threshold higher than all but three other states. Senate Bill 355, which is co-sponsored by all other members of the Democratic caucus, would reduce the total earning requirement to $1,500 during the base year and at least $1,000 in one quarter, while retaining the 20-weeks requirement.
"We've known for a long time our Unemployment Compensation system is out of step with the rest of the country when it comes to who can qualify for jobless benefits should they be laid off," said Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga. "On behalf of Ohio’s working families, we applaud Senator Fedor for introducing a bill to correct this problem and strongly urge bipartisan support for passage of the bill."
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CWA Members Hold Rally With Tim Ryan To Pass the PRO ActCWA Members Hold Rally With Tim Ryan To Pass the PRO Act |
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Last week, CWA District 4 and IUE-CWA members in Dayton organized a national call-in day and held a rally in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. IUE-CWA President Carl Kennebrew and Ohio labor-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Tim Ryan were leading the call to pass the bill.
"America's not here without labor. Dayton, Ohio, is not here without labor. It is ridiculous that we have to beg the very people we put in office to protect our rights to organize, bargain, and strike. We're tired of asking. We're tired of begging. We're demanding – we need a vote now. We need a vote on the PRO Act so we can see who is really on our side. Not in a speech, not in a campaign ad, but when it's time to vote, we want to know who is really with us," said President Kennebrew.
Congressman Ryan added, "We need to bring back the value of respect: respecting workers, respecting each other, and respecting the jobs that Ohioans do every single day. That means putting workers first and passing the PRO Act."
Officers and union members of the Dayton-Miami Valley Labor Council also attended to lend support to the rally to pass the PRO Act.
Additionally, CWA members from across the country participated in a national call-in day urging all Senators to support the PRO Act and pressure leadership for a vote this summer.
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Ohio CEOs Rake It In While Workers Left Behind |
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At least eighteen Ohio companies pay their CEO more than 100 times what they pay their median worker, a new report shows.
Those companies pay their CEOs an average of more than $14.5 million per year, according to a report compiling financial data produced by the AFL-CIO, a trade union that advocates for higher worker wages. Those same businesses pay workers a median of about $66,000.
The report provides a look at the growing chasm between the staggering sums CEOs take home versus what most their workers earn. Federal law passed in the wake of the 2008 financial collapse requires companies to disclose their CEO to “median employee” pay ratio.
In a speech last week, AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Fred Redmond characterized the trend as “greedflation,” arguing corporate profit secret behavior is to blame for the inflationary economy. “The 'heroes' of the pandemic – and by heroes I mean the working people who showed up and risked their lives and health and safety to keep our country running – are still showing up and working around the clock, but working for less,” he said.
Looking across the S&P 500, the average CEO earned $18.3 million in 2021 — a $540,000 increase over the prior year, according to the report. Meanwhile, their average employees earn $58,260 — a $1,303 increase. For workers, this amounts to a real wage decrease given historic levels of economic inflation.
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Pugliese Elected President of AFSA |
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School Administrators (AFSA) Executive Vice President Leonard Pugliese was elected president of the union on Saturday by more than 300 delegates at AFSA’s 16th Triennial Constitutional Convention. The longtime educator from Newark, New Jersey, said that his goal as president is to help AFSA members be successful at their jobs, while keeping their focus set on helping children prosper and become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Lorena Gonzalez Takes the Reins of California Labor Federation |
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Lorena Gonzalez (IBT), a former state assemblywoman and lifelong worker advocate, was sworn in as the California Labor Federation’s executive secretary-treasurer on Wednesday, becoming the first Latina to lead the state federation. “We are going to ruffle some feathers,” she told the Los Angeles Times, “and you are not going to get any apologies.” And Gonzalez is already hard at work, bringing the United Farm Workers (UFW) back under the state federation’s umbrella and launching the Unionize California initiative to build a more inclusive and accessible labor movement.
Workers in California are driving a wave of organizing in every part of the state, fighting to build an economy with inclusivity and fairness at its core. Determined to chart a fearless and dynamic future for the Golden State’s labor movement, Gonzalez is taking on this leadership position at a time of incredible opportunities and challenges. The AFL-CIO congratulates Sister Gonzalez on her election, and we look forward to celebrating more great achievements together.
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White House Infrastructure Coordinator Promotes LIUNA Members’ Work Replacing Lead Pipes |
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All across the country, union members are hard at work rebuilding America’s infrastructure, thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu (pictured above, center) witnessed it first hand when he recently visited a construction site in Milwaukee, where members of Laborers (LIUNA) Local 113 are replacing lead pipes. “All across America, this work is actually getting done,” Landrieu pointed out.
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Watch: Las Vegas Contractor Highlights Union Difference
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In the coming months and years, members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) will be doing an enormous amount of work, with projects coming in everywhere from Tennessee to New York. McClure Stainless is one of SMART’s many signatory contractors that are increasingly busy and relying on union members to do specialized work.
In this new SMART video, Scott McClure, owner of McClure Stainless, takes us on a tour of his shop in Las Vegas, discussing the range of work his company does and the many benefits of being a signatory contractor. We also hear from several SMART Local 88 members who talk about their jobs and projects.
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U.S Senator Sherrod Brown: Working For Working People!
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JULY 28, 2022 - Following Republican Reversal on the Bipartisan Toxic Exposure Bill, Brown, Colleagues Push for Passage of the PACT Act - READ MORE
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JULY 28, 2022 - Brown, Boozman Introduce Legislation to Ensure Veterans’ Beneficiaries Receive Timely Life Insurance Benefits - READ MORE
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JULY 28, 2022 - Brown: Crypto Risks and Scams Put Americans’ Money at Risk - READ MORE
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JULY 28, 2022 - Brown Presses Apple and Google on Protections Against Crypto App Fraud - READ MORE
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JULY 27, 2022 - Brown, Portman Introduce Legislation to Improve Care for those Eligible for Both Medicaid and Medicare - READ MORE
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JULY 27, 2022 - Brown: Working Families Must Not Be Crushed in Our Fight Against Inflation - READ MORE
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JULY 27, 2022 - Senate Passes Chips Bill to Support Critical Industries in Ohio - READ MORE
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JULY 27, 2022 - Brown’s Legislation to Restore Delphi Pensions Advances - READ MORE
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JULY 27, 2022 - Brown Applauds Committee Approval of Kol Israel Holocaust Memorial Bipartisan Bill - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Discrimination From Financial Institutions - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces $900,000 for Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in Franklin County - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces Nearly $70,000 for Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces Nearly $760,000 for Scientific Research at the University of Cincinnati - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces Nearly $250,000 for Scientific Research at the University of Toledo - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces Nearly $2 Million for STEM Research at The Ohio State University - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces Nearly $900,000 for STEM Research at Northeast Ohio Universities - READ MORE
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JULY 26, 2022 - Brown Announces Nearly $220,000 for Scientific Research at Ohio University - READ MORE
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JULY 25, 2022 - Brown Urges Passage of the CHIPS Bill This Week - READ MORE
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JULY 25, 2022 - Brown, Whitehouse, Colleagues Press IRS on Tax Return Backlog - READ MORE
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What's trending at RetireMed |
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These Rubber Duckies Help Feed Kids |
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The coolest rubber ducks in town cost only $5, but the truth is, they are worth so much more!
Plus, if the winning duck has your number, you can win some amazing prizes — like a new Honda or maybe even a million bucks!
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The more ducks you purchase, the more children you can help and the more chances you have to win one of our incredible prizes, including a Honda vehicle or other cash prizes.
Many thanks,
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Kurt L. Reiber
President & CEO
Freestore Foodbank
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NE Dems Event for AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidate for Congress in OH-01 Greg Landsman |
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Open Registration for FMCS Institute Summer and Fall courses |
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Enrollment Open for FMCS Institute Courses
(These courses will be conducted entirely online. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the institute prior to registration to ensure computer access).
Meet your 2022 training objectives with our virtual curriculum! Our mission is to keep you at the forefront of conflict management and prevention with innovative topics and comprehensive course offerings that prepare you for real-world challenges and organizational change. Enroll today and take advantage of our discounted early-bird rates.
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Arbitration for Advocates in the Federal Sector
August 2-4, 2022
11 am- 4 pm EST
Fee is $950 per person
This intensive, three-day program is designed specifically for labor practitioners in the Federal sector. The course will help practitioners:
- Understand the most important elements of labor arbitration advocacy in the federal sector
- Make progress on the path to becoming a highly effective advocate
- Identify major gaps in knowledge/experience in arbitration advocacy and plan for filling the gaps
Topics include:
- The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Arbitration in the Federal Sector
- Principles of Contract (collective bargaining agreement) Interpretation
- Employee Discipline and “Efficiency of the Service”
- How to Best Prepare for the Hearing
- How to Handle the Hearing Itself (Testimony, Documents, Opening Statements, etc.)
- What Goes Into a Good Post-Hearing Brief (if briefs are to be submitted)
A major emphasis of this program will be a review of substantive and procedural case-handling issues, using hypothetical situations in an interactive format. Participants will also be able to practice their skills. Registrants receive course texts and a specially compiled set of arbitration practice guides. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an FMCS Certificate of Training.
Instructors: Arthur Pearlstein, FMCS Director of Arbitration Services, and Commissioners Liz Brenner and LaTwana Williams
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Negotiation Skills
August 16-18 and August 23-25, 2022
11a - 5p EST
Early Bird $1,500 to July 23, Single $1,600,
Group 3-5 persons $1,300, Group 6+ $1,200
Develop the negotiation style that’s right for you. This interactive workshop focuses on techniques for 21st-century contract negotiations. The workshop covers traditional and interest-based negotiations. The workshop will teach participants how to negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Participants will receive an FMCS Certificate of Training upon completion of the course.
Instructors: FMCS Commissioners Isael Hermosillo, Kent McVay, Dan Sims, and Christy Yoshitomi
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Mediation Skills
October 25-27, and November 1-3, 2022
11:00a - 5:00p EST
$1,500 before September 25
$1,600 (Group rates available)
Highly interactive, this course will use large and small group discussions, online discussion boards, role-plays reflecting a variety of workplace conflicts, and other exercises along with instructor-led presentations to prepare you for real-life workplace disputes and problem resolution. Facilitating difficult conversations, creative problem-solving, interpersonal negotiations, and communication will be covered.
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Applications are Open for Ellequate’s August Community Cohort
Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace to attract and retain the best talent
We help people leaders like you—including HR professionals, executives, and DEI professionals across the country—invest in strategies that have been proven to work.
Ellequate is now actively recruiting courageous organizations for the August 2022 community cohort. Take our Readiness Assessment today to see how you can connect workplace policies and practices to employee experience, get customized action steps, and secure leadership buy-in. Celebrate your commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and communicate to employees, job seekers, and key stakeholders that your organization is living its values and leading by example.
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Why the Omicron Offshoot BA.5 is a Big Deal
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
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(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.
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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]
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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.
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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).
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Below are the current reporting trends from Friday, July 29 for key indicators calculated from data reported to the Ohio Department of Health. These trends are updated daily and are presented by report date. |
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Below is a snapshot of key metrics pulled Friday, July 29, 2022 from daily data reporting to the Ohio Department of Health. These metrics are updated daily. |
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Hamilton County
Cases
208,729
Hospitalizations
6,515
Deaths
2,090
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Clermont County
Cases
56,586
Hospitalizations
1,587
Deaths
562
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Brown County
Cases
12,048
Hospitalizations
112
Deaths
185
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Butler County
Cases
101,146
Hospitalizations
3,394
Deaths
1,173
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Warren County
Cases
63,733
Hospitalizations
1,377
Deaths
594
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Other News For and About Working People: |
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Cincinnati AFL-CIO
Labor Council
President
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary-Treasurer
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