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Update on Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
July 9, 2026
AFSCME members will continue to be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program after a federal judge blocked efforts that unfairly disqualified certain public employees.

Your union newsletter - July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026
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Tips for dealing with extreme heat
July 6, 2026
With rising temperatures, it’s important to practice sun safety in the workplace and in every day life.

Your union newsletter - July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
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Union Bulletin Board flyers available for download
July 1, 2026
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America 250: Celebrating the democracy of labor unions
July 1, 2026
As we prepare to celebrate our nation's semi-quincentennial birthday, we are reminded that there is no greater school of democracy than the American Labor Movement.

OCSEA dependent honored with AFSCME Family Scholarship
June 30, 2026
OCSEA dependent, Joseph Gray, awarded one of this year's national AFSCME Family Scholarships.

​ OCSEAVotes.org is your Election Headquarters!
June 29, 2026
OCSEAVotes.org is a one-stop shop for OCSEA activists to get information and material for the 2026 election season.

Brown, Strickland to headline OCSEA Presidents Conference
June 25, 2026
The OCSEA Presidents Conference will take place Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. All presidents should register their delegates. Guest speakers will include Sen. Sherrod Brown and former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.

Your union newsletter - June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026
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Your union newsletter - June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
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Saunders inspires, says goodbye at OCSEA Steward Conference
June 17, 2026
AFSCME International President Lee Saunders electrified and inspired OCSEA leaders at the recent OCSEA Steward Conference.

Your union newsletter - June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026
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OCSEA Steward Conference 2026 wrap up
June 10, 2026
New and experienced union leaders gathered for the OCSEA Steward Conference to not only fine tune their contract enforcement skills but to learn more about Get Out the Vote efforts

Get update on HB 338, Andy's Law hearing
June 9, 2026
OCSEA Correction Officer Kim King details severe assault, pleads for reforms at Andy's Law hearing in Columbus.

Your union newsletter - June 3, 2026
June 3, 2026
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Leadership Training: Growing a new generation of union leaders
June 2, 2026
OCSEA Leadership Training are an ongoing commitment by OCSEA to empower the next generation of leaders to grow our union and prepare for future challenges and opportunities.

Amy Acton to headline OCSEA Steward Conference; Get agenda
June 1, 2026
OCSEA- and AFSCME-endorsed Ohio gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Amy Acton, will join stewards and activists attending this Saturday's annual OCSEA Steward Conference.

What can we do to protect 40 years of union contract rights?
June 1, 2026
This year marks 40 years since OCSEA bargained and ratified its first union contract under Ohio Collective Bargaining Law. But it is not lost on us that our right to collectively bargain could be gone with the stroke of one Governor’s pen.

Lee Saunders to join activists at OCSEA Steward Conference
June 1, 2026
The OCSEA Steward Conference is June 6 in Columbus. See tentative agenda and speaker bios.