“The UET came at the perfect time,” says Curtis Bishop reflecting on the union education benefits that have helped him and other OCSEA members afford their post-secondary education and training opportunities. Curtis, who has been a Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) and member of Northcoast Behavorial Health Care Chapter 7715 for two years, says his financial aid for college had just run out when he found out about the Union Education Trust (UET).
When asked what the UET means to him, he responded, “It means a lot to me, everything to me. It was a blessing. And it turned out at the right time that I needed it. I wished I found it on the first day!” he said. “The UET is there for union members who need it, especially people who don’t qualify for financial aid,” he said. Read Curtis' story in the winter 2026 edition of OCSEA's Public Employee Magazine (PEM).