OCSEA members at the Ohio Attorney General's Office voted to ratify a three-year contract. Successful negotiations by the union bargaining team resulted in major gains in telework language and a total salary increase of 12.5% over the next three years. This aligns with raises negotiated in the main state contract.

 

The 12.5% wage increase over the three-year contract includes 5% in the first year, retroactive to July 1, 2024; 4.5% in the second year to be received on July 1, 2025; and 3% in the third year to be received on July 1, 2026. As mentioned, this mirrors the increases in the main OCSEA state contract. Language added to Article 12 gives members parameters and protections regarding telework, including a 30-day notice requirement for management regarding any changes to telework policy or agreements.

 

The members of the union bargaining team included a diverse group of AG employees: Lyndia Jennings, Corinthia Lacey, Nicole Griffin, Deena Gray, Keith Howard and Gloria Wilson. OCSEA Staff included lead negotiator Karl Wilkins, staff representative, with the assistance of Jeff Freeman, staff representative.

 

AG Chapter President, steward and negotiator Lyndia Jennings says she's proud of the contract and the good work of her union team. "It was a good team on both sides. We worked well together to accomplish goals of the membership,' said Lyndia. AG union members were surveyed prior to bargaining, and it was determined that wages and telework were top priorities. Lyndia says the team was able to get a good contract that met the priorities of those surveyed.