Thank you to Justice for Migrant Women for organizing such an impactful event on March 30. Our Programs Director, Claudia Cortez, participated in the panel discussion, emphasizing, "The pursuit of justice and dignity goes beyond borders; it's a universal concern." She...
This month, we had the honor of hosting our first Haitian BIPOC Worker Empowerment Seminar, bringing together 34 Haitian workers for an evening of learning, community building, and open conversation. This gathering marked an important step in strengthening trust,...
This November, we hosted our Wage Theft Collaborative Strategy Summit, bringing together workers, community organizations, city officials, and advocacy partners for a powerful and solutions-focused conversation about wage theft in Central Ohio. Wage theft continues to...
We're excited to share a recap of "Know Your Labor and Immigration Rights and other Resources". In Conmmemmoration of Latina Heritage Month. This event was co-organized by the Central Ohio Worker Center (COWC), the Office of Councilwoman Lourdes Barroso de Padilla,...
Ohio’s Pay Stub Protection Act is in effect! Paystubs Required!La Ley de Protección de Talones de Pago de Ohio entró en vigor. ¡requieren los talones de pago! {Español abajo} Ohio’s Pay Stub Protection Act (House Bill 106) is now in effect, benefiting...
{Español abajo}On January 8th, 2025, Governor DeWine officially signed the Paystub Protection Act, with Central Ohio Worker Center and Policy Matters staff by his side. In this important move, Ohio now joins 41 other states in requiring employers to provide earnings...
The Ohio Senate has unanimously passed the Paystub Protection Act, HB 106, which will require employees to be provided paystubs. Along with Policy Matters Ohio, COWC has been advocating for this bill to pass and we are excited to see it land on the Governor's desk for...
Dear Friends and Supporters, As we reflect on a decade of uncompromising commitment and service at the Central Ohio Worker Center, we find ourselves not only celebrating our successes but also renewing our commitment to our mission. We are reaching out to you today to...
Unidos en el espíritu del Día de Acción de Gracias, la Junta Directiva y el Personal del Centro de trabajadores de Ohio deseamos expresar nuestra más sinceras gracias a todos ustedes. Desde nuestra fundación en 2014, su continuo apoyo y colaboración han sido...