PPG Strongsville Workers Vote to Unionize with ICWUC

On January 14^th, 2026, workers at the PPG Automotive Refinish facility in Strongsville, Ohio, have voted decisively to unionize with the International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC), marking a major turning point for employees at the plant. In the final tally, 64 percent of eligible workers from production, maintenance, warehouse receiving, and shipping departments voted in favor of union representation.

The successful vote follows months of organizing and growing momentum among workers who say they are ready to shape a better future on the job. According to ICWUC Organizing Coordinator Jordan Easley, worker determination played a decisive role in the outcome. “The workers were dedicated to ensuring that the past doesn’t define the future,” Easley said. “They were fired up after doing a March on the Boss, and as you can see, the results spoke for themselves.”

Employees say support from union leadership helped them envision what meaningful change could look like at the facility. Dennis Anderson, a production department employee, described the moment he realized unionizing was possible.“After meeting with President Lance Heasley, Organizing Coordinator Jordan Easley, and International Representative Sheena Collins, I finally felt like we had a chance at a better workplace,” Anderson said. “They showed us what could be and have been unbelievably supportive through the process of voting and certification.”

Anderson added that workers are eager to move forward. “I can’t wait to get this contract negotiation underway so we can protect ourselves and every worker that comes after us.”

Maintenance department employee Brett Kouns echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the importance of being heard on the job. “I’m happy that my voice is finally being heard,” Kouns said. “Everybody’s happy, brother!”

ICWUC International Representative Sheena Collins praised the workers’ resolve and commitment to one another. “I am excited to work with this group of workers,” Collins said. “They are determined and committed to making a better, safer working environment for each other.”

With the vote now certified, workers at the Strongsville facility will begin the process of negotiating their first union contract, setting the stage for improved working conditions and a stronger collective voice in the workplace.