Rompiendo barreras y formando líderes con educación sobre los derechos en el trabajo
Taller: Conoce tus derechos en el trabajo Por Isbel Alvarado Históricamente, las mujeres hemos sido marginadas, discriminadas y hemos enfrentado numerosas barreras en el trabajo. Las alternativas han sido limitadas principalmente por desconocimiento de nuestros...
Breaking Barriers and Creating Leaders by Educating on Workplace Rights
Women's Workplace Rights Seminar By Isbel Alvarado Historically, women have been marginalized, discriminated against and have faced numerous barriers at work. The alternatives have been limited mainly due to unawareness of our rights and the resources available to...
COWC Supports ALL Workers for the New Airport Terminal Project
The COWC, the Columbus Building Trades Council and the Central Ohio Labor Council urged the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board (CRAA) to ensure a comprehensive community benefits agreement for the new terminal project at John Glenn Columbus International...
COWC letter to Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Dear CRAA Board Member, The Central Ohio Worker Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization committed to advocating and organizing for and with low wage and immigrant workers in our community. We conduct wage theft clinics and assist victims of wage theft with...
Ali Smith: A Beacon of Empowerment
COWC Walking the Talk In a world where gender equality remains an ongoing struggle, it is promising to witness the rise of women who break barriers and shatter glass ceilings. Ali Smith embodies the spirit of empowerment and social justice and we are thrilled to...
Are you a Pregnant, Postpartum, or Pumping Worker?
January 24, 2024 Two new laws came into place in 2023 that provide expanded protections to workers who are pregnant, postpartum or pumping. These laws are the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act...
U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule: Employees or Independent Contractors under the FLSA
Yesterday, the federal Department of Labor announced a rule that might reduce the risk of employees being mislabelled as independent contractors. This rule is effective on March 11, 2024, and it is particularly important for workers who are mislabelled as independent...
Central Ohio Worker Center Empowers Dominican Learning Center Students with Know Your Rights in the Workplace Training
The Central Ohio Worker Center, committed to promoting workplace rights and justice through empowering, educating, and advocating for low-wage and immigrant workers, partnered with the Dominican Learning Center to provide comprehensive Know Your Rights in the...
Workers’ Legislative, Public Policy, and Labor Updates
Pay Stubs – House Bill 106 requires Ohio employers to provide pay stubs to their employees. COWC Director of Programs, Claudia Cortez, recently submitted written testimony to the House Commerce and Labor Committee in support of HB 106. She stated in her testimony that...
COWC: Outreach and Relationship Building
Martin de Porres Center Resource Event: COWC tabled at the Martin de Porres Center resource event on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, along with other great community organizations. We shared COWC resources and information with the community. COWC believes intentional...