Last year, six of Ohio’s 10 most common jobs paid so little that a typical worker would need food assistance to feed a family of three, typically earning less than $26,000. That is slightly improved from 2016, when seven of the most common jobs fell below this threshold, but much
Ohio added 10,800 jobs in March, according to new seasonally adjusted jobs data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. In the first three months of 2018 the state has gained more jobs than in all of 2017. This is good news for our state and
Columbus — Today, Policy Matters Researcher Hannah Halbert joined State Representatives Brigid Kelly and Kent Smith to call for revamped overtime pay rules. The Center for American Progress Action Fund, the Economic Policy Institute, For Ohio’s Future Action Fund, Innovation Ohio, Policy Matters Ohio and ProgressOhio sponsored the event. Halbert’s
Ohio job growth this year is off to one of the strongest starts since the end of the recession. Only 2012 posted better numbers. According to new seasonally adjusted jobs data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), in the first two months of 2018,
House Bill 494 would give corporate franchise owners a free pass when it comes to their franchisees complying with labor and employment law. Today, Policy Matters Researcher Hannah Halbert submitted testimony against the legislation to the Ohio House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee. “If this bill were enacted, workers and
Chairman Blessing, Ranking Member Clyde and members of the committee. My name is Hannah Halbert and I am a researcher at Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with the mission of creating a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio. Thank you for the opportunity to testify in opposition
Policy Matters weighed in on two bills before state legislators today. Researcher Hannah Halbert testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to extend unemployment benefits to military spouses who have to leave their jobs due to relocation of an enlisted spouse. Senior Project Director Wendy Patton testified
Good afternoon, Chairman Oelslager, Ranking Member Skindell and members of the committee. My name is Hannah Halbert and I am a researcher at Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with the mission of creating a more prosperous, equitable, sustainable and inclusive Ohio. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
Columbus – Today Policy Matters workforce researcher Hannah Halbert joined House Assistant Democratic Whip Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati), Senate Assistant Democratic Whip Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati), State Sen. Joe Schiavoni (D-Boardman), and Cleveland-area nursing home employee Chaundra Kidd to call for a modernized minimum wage. Below is Halbert’s statement: Ohio’s economy has
Updated data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) confirm that last year was a tough one for working Ohio. The state added 32,200 jobs last year, just a measly 0.6 percent gain. In 2014, our best post-recession year, Ohio gained nearly three times as
Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Janus v. AFSCME, which threatens the ability of unions to collect fair share fees. Ohio legislators also recently unveiled a slate of proposals designed to give more power to corporations at the expense of workers, including so-called “right to work” legislation,
Introduction Ohio’s working people are the state’s backbone. They make the products we use every day: cars, washing machines and more. They keep our communities safe. They teach our children and care for our ailing loved ones. They are all of us. Working people deserve peace of mind, free of
