OCSEA Biennial Convention

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Solidarity is Our Strength 

OCSEA's 36th Biennial Convention
August 28-30, 2025

Hilton Cleveland Downtown,
100 Lakeside Ave. East, Cleveland, OH 44114
Ph: 216-413-5000, ext. 1 


Convention Theme 

“Solidarity is Our Strength” 

This year’s convention theme, “Solidarity is Our Strength,” emphasizes the power of our union when we work together with unity and determination. As we gather for our biennial convention, there is much to discuss about the challenges and opportunities facing organized labor. Collective bargaining rights in Ohio are under attack once again and our union brothers and sisters in the federal workforce are losing their jobs in unprecedented numbers. Our theme also looks to the future of public service and how, by working together, we can grow and adapt to keep our union strong. As we have proven through the years, when we stand shoulder to shoulder as members and leaders of OCSEA, there is nothing we can’t accomplish through solidarity! 

Hotel Registration

While the convention will take place at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, all rooms for the Hilton are BOOKED. The Westin Cleveland Downtown, the overflow hotel, is also BOOKED. Hotel accommodations will have to be made on your own.

For any questions regarding the hotel, please contact Gina Ison at gison@ocsea.org. 

Delegate Registration 

Credential Submission Deadline: August 8
The deadline for timely credential submission is Friday, August 8 by 5 p.m. Delegates and Alternates must submit their forms to Theresa Smith by email at tsmith@ocsea.org, by fax at 614-865-4030, or by mail at 390 Worthington Rd. Westerville, OH 43082 ATTN: Theresa Smith, Credentials.

Any registration submissions received past the August 8, 2025, deadline will be have to go through the Credential Committee at Convention starting Wednesday evening.

Important Documents

Official 36th Biennial OCSEA Convention Call - March 2025

First Notice Letter to Presidents and Secretaries - February 24, 2025

Proposed amendments

The proposed OCSEA constitutional amendments that were submitted for the 2025 Biennial Convention were emailed to subordinate body presidents and secretaries. Chapters should distribute these proposed amendments to their convention delegates as soon as possible. The proposed amendments will be voted on at the upcoming convention. Login to see proposed constitutional amendments HERE.

Proposed Resolutions

Download Proposed Resolutions

Contact Information:

General Questions: Gina Ison 

Registration/Delegate Questions: Theresa Smith