-
·
OU faculty union says election objections are ‘absurd’ and ‘meritless’
United Academics of Ohio University told the State Employees Relations Board that a ruling in OU’s favor would ‘put a thumb on the scale against unions’ in future elections.
-
·
Ohio University seeks to toss out decisive faculty unionization vote
OU objected to the results over concerns with the union’s conduct and issues with mail-in ballots. Over 70% of participating faculty voted to unionize last month.
-
·
Ohio University faculty approve unionization by wide margin
Faculty voted 453 to 189 to form a union, according to unofficial results.
-
·
Teacher layoffs coming to Trimble schools
According to the union president, about a dozen teachers will be laid off.
-
·
Passion Works hopes to branch out at new location
The art studio plans to renovate the former Ambassador Laundries building to accommodate more artists and expand its programs.
-
·
Ohio University faculty cast ballots in union election
Voting is now underway following a last minute, anti-union push from the Ohio University administration.
-
·
Returning waste to mine among hurdles for Truetown treatment facility
Before a long-promised project to protect Sunday Creek from toxic mine discharge can come to fruition, the state must determine how to safely dispose of sludge left over from treatment.
-
·
Residents, officials discuss small business challenges at town hall
The public forum encouraged discussion among Athens business owners, residents and officials.
-
·
Community forum to address loss of Athens businesses
The event is a reaction to a rash of closings toward the end of 2024 as well as criticism of the city’s handling of construction and development projects.
-
·
City, nonprofit partner to open emergency warming center
The Gathering Place will use the former firehouse on Columbus Road as an emergency warming shelter.
