Though the ballots are in, it could be weeks before it is decided whether Omnova Solutions in Columbus will become a non-union plant or continue to be bound to Local 748-L.
Nearly 170 union workers went on strike on May 21 after refusing to agree to the company''s final offer to renew the union contract. The workers were concerned with losing incentives, seniority and shift rights included in the previous contract.
Since then, Omnova has hired about 140 replacement workers. And the workers pe
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