SB 1 FAQ Document

In consultation with labor attorney Timothy Gallagher, we have put together a Senate Bill 1 frequently asked questions (FAQ) document for your reference. If you are a member and did not receive a copy of the FAQ document in your email, you can obtain a copy by emailing sara@ocaaup.org. We want to ensure that our members have an understanding of your rights and responsibilities under the law, which is slated to take effect on June 27.

Last Chance to Register!

This Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 pm, we will host a statewide membership meeting via Zoom to discuss SB 1.

This is an AAUP/OFT member-only webinar. Click here to register.

The presentation will include a summary of how OCAAUP fought back against SB 1, the prospects of a referendum and legal challenges, and an explanation of SB 1 as-enacted by labor attorney Timothy Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher will discuss faculty obligations under the law and address the most frequently asked questions. There will be opportunity for Q&A; so be ready to submit questions not addressed in the FAQ sheet.

Referendum Effort

There is a grassroots’ referendum effort underway to repeal SB 1. You can learn more about the process and volunteer by visiting the SB 1 Petition website.

While OCAAUP can share information about the referendum, there are new laws effectively preventing us from using organizational resources to directly and indirectly support the campaign. We will explain more about this during the May 8 Zoom meeting. However, we want to make clear that there is nothing preventing individual AAUP members from volunteering and otherwise participating in the referendum effort. Members can donate to the ballot PAC, as long as you are a U.S. citizen.

Earlier today, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost certified the initial petition, which allows the campaign to move forward with the process of collecting approximately 250,000 valid Ohio voter signatures by the law’s effective date. If enough valid signatures are collected, the law will be stopped and voters will have the opportunity in the November 4, 2025 general election to either repeal or keep the law.

We will continue to provide updates as the process moves ahead.