Press release
September 29, 2021
Essential Ohio: Path to Citizenship in Congress is “Key to Unlocking Brighter Future” for Ohio Families
Congress can lift thousands of Ohio children out of poverty by creating a path to citizenship for their parents. Essential Ohio calls on each and every member of the Ohio congressional delegation to ensure this policy becomes law in 2021.
Press release
August 19, 2021
Congress One Step Closer to Creating Path to Citizenship for Essential Workers
Legalization is a win for Ohio communities, families, and the entire economy
Press release
July 19, 2021
Essential in ohio report
Three out of every ten workers in Ohio perform essential jobs that literally keep us alive and our communities functioning. Still, according to a new report from Policy Matters Ohio and Essential Ohio, essential workers’ median pay is 12.9% less than that of workers in nonessential jobs.
Press release
Feb 25, 2021
Protections for all
With Black and Latino Ohioans at Outsized Risk for COVID-19, Essential Ohio Demands Protections for All Essential Workers
Press release
Feb 8, 2021
VAcCine prioritIzation
Essential Workers Take On Most Risks in Pandemic: Will the State of Ohio Make Them Priority for Vaccines?
Press release
FEb 8, 2021
Biden
Executive Order
Ohio Leaders Hope Biden COVID-19 Plan Sparks New National Commitment to Protecting All Workers
Press release
Oct 28, 2020
Columbus
Columbus becomes Largest Ohio City to Endorse “Essential Workers Bill of Rights”
Press release
OCt 19, 2020
Dayton
Dayton City Commission Endorses “Essential Workers Bill of Rights”
Press release
Sept 22, 2020
Lakewood
In Unanimous Votes, Lakewood and Toledo City Councils Pass Resolutions Supporting an Essential Workers Bill of Rights #EssentialOH Campaign in Your Town Soon
Press RElease
Sept 16, 2020
toledo
With Toledo City Council Introduction, #EssentialOhio Campaign is Poised to Pass Essential Workers Bills of Rights Across Ohio