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Ohio labor unions are preparing to fight Senate Bill 1, which would ban most mandatory diversity training in higher education and prohibit university faculty from striking. Critics, including the Ohio Education Association, argue that the bill is a major attack on collective bargaining, reminiscent of the 2011 Senate Bill 5 fight. Supporters claim faculty strikes can disrupt students’ education, but union leaders point out that such strikes are rare. While opponents are urging Governor Mike DeWine to veto the bill, he has indicated he will likely sign it. Unions are weighing their next steps, including potential legal or political action.