Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
Respiratory therapists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center voted overwhelmingly to unionize, joining with the Ohio Nurses Association and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to fight for the pay and conditions they deserve. The win brings the number of new AFT organizing victories this year to 50, a record for the union, with more than 8,000 new members. “I am so excited for all respiratory therapists at [Ohio State]. We worked long and hard to get our union. With our union we are looking forward to creating positive changes, improving working conditions, and ensuring our contributions to healthcare are valued and respected,” said Julie Barnes, a respiratory therapist.