Work That Pays
Learn successful strategies and inspirational stories about workers standing up for themselves and winning the improvements they deserve at work. Discover current job openings in Central Ohio that pay good wages and deliver respect in their communities. Thank you to...
Essential Protections for Essential Work
Learn what workers are entitled to under the law and how to get back lost wages. Hear a practical explanation of the labor laws that protect individual workers and groups of workers when they raise collective concerns about wages, benefits and working conditions, the...
Navigating Unemployment and Pandemic Assistance
This COWC video is from January 2021 and many pandemic programs have changed since then. If you have questions about unemployment or pandemic assistance please contact us for up to date information. Learn about existing state and federal programs, common...
ELIGIBILITY OF IMMIGRANTS & MIXED-STATUS FAMILIES FOR STIMULUS CHECKS & CHILD TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS
In March, Congress passed and the President signed a 1.9 Trillion Dollar COVID-19 relief bill – the American Rescue Plan. Here are some key features that immigrants and mixed-status families in Ohio should know. Stimulus (Recovery Rebate) Checks for Immigrant...
American Rescue Plan
In March, Congress passed and the President signed a 1.9 Trillion Dollar COVID-19 relief bill – the American Rescue Plan. Here are some key features that workers in Ohio should know. Photo by Katie ForbesIf you are a single person making $75,000 or below, you should...
Central Ohio Resource List
If you live in Franklin County and need any kind of assistance: COVID-19 testing sitesFood Bank listsSeniors/older adult resourcesHousing and eviction helpEmergency assistanceUtility assistanceMental health resourcesand more! Start by checking out this fantastic...
Request for Proposals
Please send your completed proposal to centralohioworkercenter@gmail.com!
Pandemic and Education
Can We Have Equality of Education Without Schools Being Open? Keith M. Kilty, COWC Member and Volunteer The national crisis created by the covid-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives since the stay at home order was initiated in Ohio on March...
Two Summer Fellow Positions Available
Legal Fellow Conducts legal research and compiles materials as assigned, assists with marketing/administration of “summer series webinars” on topics of interest to the COWC community, that may include but are not limited to: Unemployment compensationWage...
Black Lives Matter
Central Ohio Worker Center 2800 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43207 June 6, 2020 Dear Central Ohio Community, The Central Ohio Worker Center condemns the systemic racism, injustice, and inequality that exists in our communities, in our laws, and in our culture....