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

Lodging will be available at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 216-413-5000, ext. 1 or visit https://book.passkey.com/go/OHCSEAMention OCSEA when booking. The deadline for hotel reservations is August 5, 2025. 

The room rate is 
$189.00 plus tax for single/double and $214.00 plus tax for triple occupancy. Plan to pay by Business (Chapter) check? Read the guidelines for submitting a check to the Hilton.

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

Jean-Fightmaster-Award-LogoJean Fightmaster Leadership Award

Make a Nomination for the Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award

Nomination Deadline: July 14, 2025

To celebrate life and union legacy of activist Jean Fightmaster, OCSEA has created The Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award, which will be awarded at the 36th Biennial Convention in Cleveland in August. Jean, who passed away in 2023, was revered by her friends and colleagues as a “force of nature” and a dedicated union activist who truly embodied her last name.

Know of an OCSEA activist who exhibits dedication to union values, outstanding leadership qualities and member advocacy? Nominate them for the Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award by July 14! Learn more about Jean's legacy and how to nominate another union activist at ocsea.org/leadership.

Contact Information:

General Questions: Gina Ison 

Registration/Delegate Questions: Theresa Smith