Union jobs were the backbone of our nation. They provided good pay, strong benefits, a pathway to retirement, and a deep sense of pride in the work being done.

And I want to bring that back. Unions built strong communities all across Ohio. Yet corporations are quick to profit from union workers in factories and warehouses, only to later attack them through lobbying and intimidation. Once they’ve extracted everything they can, they shut down those facilities and leave entire communities destitute.

We can end that.

But beyond union workers, all Ohio workers deserve support.

There are proposals to raise Ohio’s minimum wage, but under current plans it won’t reach $15 until 2030. At today’s rate of inflation, many experts argue workers should be earning closer to $20 now. That is what we should be fighting for—alongside stronger pathways that help job seekers connect with stable, long-term careers.

Ohio workers should feel like someone has their back, and I want to be that person.