The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association
Union News / October 5, 2022
Next Union night with the blue jackets is october 22
Members and families are invited for OCSEA's Union Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets coming up on Saturday, October 22. OCSEA members receive exclusive rates and a CBJ giveaway item as the Blue Jackets take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game starts at 7 p.m. Click the link below to get member-only deals to the Union Night event.
Can’t make it October 22? You get a second chance to celebrate Union Night with the Blue Jackets on Saturday, March 11, 2023 when the Blue Jackets take on the St. Louis Blues! Those tickets will also include a free CBJ giveaway item. Tickets for either game start at $53 for OCSEA members.
UPCOMING UNION NIGHTS:
New and old stewards learn the ropes
Recently, John Fadorsen, a former steward and Leroy Wallace, a new steward, both hit the books to take a Stewards Training at OCSEA Headquarters led by Staff Representative Adam Ruth. John has been a Mail Clerk Screener for two years and prior to that, a Correction Officer with the Corrections Reception Center (CRC). He worked at Scioto Juvenile Correctional Facility for 16 and half years, for a combined 23 years of state service.
Leroy was a Corrections Officer at Corrections Medical Center before coming to Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI). He has held the title of Sergeant and now is a Workshop Specialist at the Meat Packing plant at PCI, instructing inmates on meat processing. He’s worked a combined 29 years of state service.
Both members say the pandemic was a sort of flash point for their institutions. For John, severe understaffing at CRC exploded and, unfortunately, continues to be a major headache for staff there. For Leroy, a downsized Table of Organization was definitely an issue during COVID. But unlike CRC, PCI has been able to “staff up” to keep overtime lower and is almost at pre-pandemic staffing levels.
They point to the competitive job market that the Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Corrections currently is facing as one of the obstacles to hiring, with lots of other industries vying for job candidates in and around Central Ohio.
The pair believes becoming a steward and getting involved in representing members is still an important step. “Management is still doing stupid stuff,” laughed John. “That hasn’t changed,” he grinned. Interested in getting a Basic Stewards training? Contact Judi Ayers at jayers@ocsea.org.
Take a break and win! Join purchasing power for Virtual bingo this thursday
Purchasing Power wants to give you a break this Thursday during lunch for a chance to win prizes. The purchase benefit program will hold a ‘virtual’ bingo game on Thursday, October 6 at noon (EST). Log on from a computer or mobile device to play. Download Virtual Bingo flier.
With Purchasing Power, OCSEA members can purchase electronics, appliances, travel and so much more through payroll deduction. For the budget-conscious consumer who doesn't want to use cash or credit, the purchasing program is a great way to buy name brand products with no credit check, no down payment and no hidden fees. Up to 40,000 brand products are available to purchase using payroll deduction. Learn more at OCSEA.PurchasingPower.com
Shop talk series: Crime Victim Compensation training is Oct. 22
Corrections and Youth Services staff who have experienced violence in the workplace may need assistance with out-of-pocket expenses not covered by other sources such as Occupational Injury Leave (OIL) or Workers Compensation. This OCSEA ShopTalk presentation, led by Shawn Moser, Lead Investigator of Crime Victim Services, will provide an overview of the Ohio Crime Victims Compensation Program administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
This OCSEA ShopTalk webinar will take place on Zoom, Saturday, Oct. 22 beginning at 9 a.m. and will go for one hour. Go here to register.
Presenter Moser will explain how the program may help members with lost wages and other expenses. Participants will learn about what expenses may be covered by the compensation fund, how to file claims with the Attorney General’s Office, and what to expect during the claim investigation process.
Download the flyer HERE.
OCTOBER treats! Get Boo at the zoo and halloween theme park member deals this month
Fall is here, and so are deals on amazing October fun and frights. OCSEA members get discounted rates to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Cedar Point and Kings Island through this month, which includes admission to all their fall festivities, including Boo at the Zoo, Halloweekends and Haunt. Visit OCSEA.org/extras often for these frighteningly great deals as well as all of your year-round Extras discounts.
Boo at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
OCSEA members’ daily admission discounts to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium include the Boo at the Zoo events taking place October 14-16, October 21-23 and October 28-30.
Wear a costume and have a blast. This family-friendly event features a Treat Trail with 13 treat stations, live stage shows at Adventure Cove, a rolling celebration featuring characters and music and elephant-sized pumpkins at Asia Quest. On Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm, you can watch a pumpkin sculptor carve these into giant spook-tacular masterpieces.
Boo at the Zoo hours are Fridays, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. (Zoo opens at 10 a.m., Boo festivities begin at 5 pm), Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sundays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Heart of Africa and Congo Expedition will close at 5 p.m. each day. Boo at the Zoo Event is included with regular Zoo admission and with Zoo memberships. Parking is $10 for non-members. Purchase a discount zoo membership and receive free parking for every visit.
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Halloween weekend discounts at Cedar Point and Kings Island
Celebrate Halloween with chills and thrills at Cedar Point HalloWeekends through Oct 30. Get member-only discounts to Cedar Point amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio with theme park deals through the end of October, including HalloWeekends. Saturday admission is only $63 for OCSEA members over the age of 3, children two and younger are free. Thursdays, Fridays OR Sundays admission is only $48 for OCSEA members over the age of 3.
Finish off Kings Island's 50th Anniversary in style this fall with member-only discounts to the Mason, Ohio theme park's H. Member-only deals include a Saturday admission $59.99 + tax and a Friday OR Sunday Admission for $39.99 + tax. Admission includes all Trick or Treat Family events and the Haunt through October 30.
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