Economic Justice in Ohio

Stand Up and our partners envision a long-term economic justice organizing campaign that puts families first and ensures good jobs for all Ohioans through a coordinated set of strategies over the next few electoral cycles.

In 2016, Stand Up will begin constructing that infrastructure through a citywide campaign to raise the minimum wage in Columbus. Like recent “Fight for $15” campaigns in major cities, this campaign will serve as a flashpoint to talk about wages and income inequality. In 2017, we will mirror this strategy in Cleveland and Cincinnati, and begin collecting signatures for a statewide ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage across Ohio in 2018.