They share our values that a quality public education, retirement stability, access to higher education and workers' rights are vital for a stronger Ohio. That's why your union, the Ohio Federation of Teachers, endorses Richard Cordray for governor and Sen. Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate.
See their accomplishments on issues that impact you in the classroom or other worksite. From support for quality public education and retirement stability to workers' rights and collective bargaining, Richard Cordray and Sherrod Brown have a proven record of support for OFT members and the issues that are important to us.
As you gather information about the candidates and issues please consider voting for Governor Richard Cordray with Lt. Governor Betty Sutton and Sen. Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate as well as voting for Issue 1.
Yes on Issue 1 - redistricting: OFT recommends voting for Issue 1 to start fixing the imbalance of representation in Congress by changing the way district boundaries are drawn in a more fair way than by gerrymandering.
OFT endorsements are decided by our members. Each local across the state chooses representatives to serve on the OFT Executive Council to represent their interests in policy decisions at the state level such as endorsements.
We appreciate your reviewing information about how the candidates and issues impact you as union members, as educators and others who work with children. Their values affect your job. It is our job to let you know who stands with you at work.
Teachers endorse Cordray/Sutton for governor/lt. governor and Brown for U.S. Senate