During the weekend of March 20-22, OCSEA held its second Leadership Training of the year, with more than 40 members from across the state attending the three-day event in Columbus. The training has expanded this year to include not only chapter leaders but also union stewards.
“It’s great to see a new generation of leaders and activists learn and grow as members of this organization,” said OCSEA President Chris Mabe. “This type of engagement and commitment is exactly what we need to strengthen our chapters and the entire union for the future,” he said.
The training covers a wide range of topics including the state budget, the nuts and bolts of running a successful chapter and recent attacks on public employee union members, particularly those who work for the federal government. With negotiations on a new state contract beginning later this year, the leaders and stewards discussed their priorities for negotiations while learning that a lot depends on who becomes Ohio’s next governor.
Two more leadership trainings are scheduled for this year. Leaders and stewards who are interested in attending one of the trainings are encouraged to reach out to OCSEA’s Member Resource Center (MRC) for more information at MRC@ocsea.org or 888-627-3211 (888-OCSEA-11).