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Staff the Frontlines initiative focuses on recruitment, retention
Feb. 24, 2023
AFSCME is launching Staff the Front Lines, an initiative to improve retention, recruitment and outreach for public service workers.

FCJFS bargaining team elected, begins meeting on new contract
Feb. 23, 2023
A big shout out to Franklin County Job and Family Services union members as they get ready to kick off contract bargaining.

Your union newsletter - February 22, 2023
Feb. 22, 2023
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Union Nights with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Feb. 22, 2023
OCSEA and the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team have teamed up to offer member-only discounts to two special OCSEA Union Night Games.

Union Night with the Dropkick Murphys is March 13
Feb. 22, 2023
The Ohio AFL-CIO will host a Union Night with the Dropkick Murphys on March 13. Get tickets now!

Your union newsletter - February 15, 2023
Feb. 15, 2023
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Celebrating being union this Valentine's Day
Feb. 14, 2023
There's a lot to love about being union.

DAS gives update on OptumRx phone calls to employees
Feb. 13, 2023
The Ohio Dept. of Administrative Services (DAS) benefits division recently emailed state employees about phone calls they are receiving at their work numbers about prescription management. Read more.

OCSEA Member Resource Center updates hours
Feb. 10, 2023
OCSEA's Member Resource Center has updated it's hours to better serve OCSEA members.

Your union newsletter - February 9, 2023
Feb. 9, 2023
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Celebrating labor's black history this Black History Month
Feb. 6, 2023
February is Black History Month. But for labor unions, the celebrations and remembrance of the struggles and triumphs of our black brothers and sisters is constant.

Celebrating 30 years of Family Medical Leave
Feb. 6, 2023
We are celebrating 30 years since the passage of the Family Medical Leave Act, which has extended a lifeline to so many working families. But there's still more work to do.

Stay in the know. Watch agency budget hearings online
Feb. 5, 2023
Governor DeWine has broadly outlined his proposals for the State of Ohio budget. That budget will fund state and local government agencies and programs, including staffing, for the next two years. Stay in the know about budget updates here.

Take action to repeal unfair Windfall Elimination
Feb. 3, 2023
AFSCME and OCSEA retirees, staff and activists continue to work on repealing the Social Security Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) with the passage of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act.

Your union newsletter - February 1, 2023
Feb. 1, 2023
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Reconnect with your union, get to know your local chapter
Jan. 25, 2023
Why not let 2023 be the year you reconnect with your union! That means it takes the hard work and dedication of ALL members of the union to make a difference. This also includes getting to know your union contract and supporting your contract Bargaining Team.

Local chapter activists build skills, grow union leadership
Jan. 25, 2023
Nearly 50 local OCSEA chapter leaders from around the state gathered this past weekend to attend the first OCSEA Leadership Training. Building activism and strong leaders was on the agenda for the weekend-long event.

More on expanded Maternity Care coverage for members
Jan. 25, 2023
OCSEA, through the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC) recently worked with state management to expand Maternity Care coverage.

Your union newsletter - January 25, 2023
Jan. 25, 2023
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Learn more: Attack on democracy and citizen-driven initiatives
Jan. 23, 2023
A rogue group of extremist politicians in the Ohio General Assembly have reintroduced a resolution that would make it harder for Ohio voters to pass amendments.