Flyer credit: Prof. Justin Diles, OSU

Join Us This Wednesday!
On Wednesday, March 19, the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee will vote on Senate Bill 1 (9am), teeing up the bill for a vote by the full House in session later that same day (2pm). This is our final opportunity to show up, stand shoulder to shoulder, and express opposition to the bill.

The Ohio Conference AAUP is leading a protest outside of the Statehouse starting at 1:30. We will meet at the McKinley statue on the west plaza of the Statehouse (the side facing High Street). Students will be marching down High Street from Ohio State to join us by 2:30. Participants can choose to remain outside or go inside the Statehouse to be in House chambers for the vote.

There are many options for parking in downtown Columbus. The Columbus Commons underground and above ground garages are always good bets. There are also surface lots and metered parking options available. Join us for what promises to be an important demonstration of solidarity against SB 1!

What You Can Do Before Wednesday
We still need calls into the Republicans on the Workforce and Higher Education Committee. Their office phone numbers are listed below. Voice your concerns about the ways the bill would erode union rights, academic freedom, tenure and other job protections, as well as scholarships and programs for under-represented students. Ask that the bill be amended to address these issues.

Tom Young, Chair (614) 466-6504

Kevin Ritter, Vice Chair (614) 466-2158

Michael Dovilla (614) 466-4895

Marilyn John (614) 466-5802

Gayle Manning (614) 644-5076

Tracy Richardson (614) 466-8147

Nick Santucci (614) 466-5441

Josh Williams (614) 466-1418

Heidi Workman (614) 466-2004

Visit our SB 1 toolkit for links to our Action Network pages, as well as a broader list of State Representatives to target with phone calls and social media action.

You can also donate to our Advocacy & Defense Fund. This fund will be especially important as we weigh potential legal challenges to SB 1, if it becomes law.

We hope to see you in Columbus on Wednesday! Please spread the word to colleagues and other members of your campus communities. All are welcome to join us!