Happy Labor Day: A celebration of workers and unionsSept. 4, 2026Attend one of these Labor Day events!
Save the Date: Future of Work ConferenceSept. 3, 2026The OCSEA Future of Work Committee will hold its first OCSEA Future of Conference on Saturday, October 17. Save the Date!
AFSCME delegation elects new labor leadersAug. 26, 2026The AFSCME delegation attending the 47th International AFSCME Convention in Chicago elected new leaders to union.
OCSEA member, veteran honored at AFSCME ConventionAug. 24, 2026At the 47th International Convention, AFSCME honored OCSEA member Carrington Melton, a disabled veterans outreach specialist at the ODJFS, with the 2026 Never Quit Service Award.
AFSCME Convention 2026: Built For This MomentAug. 21, 2026Get news about the 2026 AFSCME International Convention in Chicago.
Les Best Scholarship winner spotlightAug. 13, 2026The winners of the 2026 Les Best Scholarship were recently announced! Among the winners were four dependents, two OCSEA members, and two spouses. Read one dependent's spotlight.
Take the next step in education with EdvanceAug. 4, 2026Through your Union College Benefit powered by Edvance, OCSEA members and their all of the family members have access to discounts on college to help take that next step.
Announcing the 2026 Les Best Scholarship winners!July 23, 2026The Les Best Scholarship offers $12,000 in scholarships to members and their families each year. Here are this year's winners!
Gersper retires, Yank appointed as Secretary-TreasurerJuly 13, 2026OCSEA is paying homage to OCSEA Secretary-Treasurer Kathleen "Kathy" Gersper who recently retired. Melissa Yank has been appointed to take on those duties.
Update on Public Service Loan Forgiveness programJuly 9, 2026AFSCME 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.