Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / John Hodge (UA Local 55)

Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) President Melissa Cropper joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed a bill in the Ohio Senate that, if passed, would allow veterans to become public school teachers without a teaching degree. She also talked about several races on Ohio’s upcoming General Election ballot. 

 

Plumbers Local 55 Business Representative John Hodge appeared on the AWF Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the busy workload in the Greater Cleveland area and the need to grow the Local’s apprenticeship program to help meet the demand. He also shared his own journey on why he decided to join the trades.