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New online campaign exposes the truth about Buckeye Institute
Sept. 4, 2019
Buckeye Institute and the Freedom Foundation like to say they care about unions. They throw around words like “freedom” and “choice,” as if they really give a damn about whether or not workers choose their unions. Buckeye Institute Exposed sets the record straight.

Be a Combined Charitable Campaign early bird
Aug. 14, 2019
The 2019 Combined Charitable Campaign runs from August 28-October 11 and lets state employee OCSEA members donate online through ePledge or by paper pledge forms.

Candidates say yes to union rights
Aug. 7, 2019
There were differences galore among the 19 presidential candidates who took part in the AFSCME Public Service Forum. But on one issue––collective bargaining rights for public service workers ––they was something they could all agree on.

Standing strong with Dayton community
Aug. 7, 2019
OCSEA and all the AFSCME Ohio affiliates stand strong with the Dayton community in the midst of the recent mass shooting that occurred in the early hours of August 4, 2019.

Get family fun discounts while summer lasts
Aug. 7, 2019
With the start of August, OCSEA's summer Family Fun discounts will be wrapping up before we know it. Get your discounts now!

OCSEA member beats the heat for Ohio workers
July 31, 2019
s an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist, Dave Vandergrift has an important job, especially when it comes to extreme temperatures.

Get exclusive water park after dark deal
July 31, 2019
ONE DAY ONLY! OCSEA members get the exclusive Zoombezi Bay Water Park After Dark package.

Join us for Union Night at the Columbus Crew
July 26, 2019
Ohio labor is partnering with the Columbus Crew for a special Union Members Night on Saturday, August 17.

Catch all the summer member-only deals
July 24, 2019
Check out all the hot deals that OCSEA members and their family can take advantage of this summer through union member-only benefit discount programs.

Tell Congress: Make it easier to join a union
July 24, 2019
Add your voice and ask your representative to become a co-sponsor of H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

Show union pride with Union Strong contest
July 24, 2019
Have an idea about showing your Union Pride? OCSEA is asking activists to submit ideas on how they show union pride at work.

State budget update: Budget deal reached
July 17, 2019
Ohio’s state legislature and the governor’s office have inked a deal and passed a state budget, 17 days after the fiscal year deadline.

Get Union Days and special event discounts at Cincinnati Zoo
July 17, 2019
Don't miss out on union member-only discounts to Local Union Days and the Adult Only Twilight Tuesday event at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

Excite your imagination with member deals at COSI
July 17, 2019
Check out all the fun of the "Jim Henson: Imagination Unlimited" exhibit and all that COSI has to offer with your member-only discount.

OCSEA seeking singers for convention
July 11, 2019
OCSEA is looking for two volunteer singers to participate in the OCSEA Convention opening ceremonies.

Budget: State agencies continue to hire critical positions
July 10, 2019
State agencies indicate that many vacant OCSEA bargaining unit positions will continue to be posted and filled despite budget gridlock.

Learn about union benefits at an event near you
July 10, 2019
The union is hitting the road to get out the word about important contract benefits for OCSEA bargaining unit employees.

Save big with Cleveland Rock Hall discount
July 9, 2019
Don’t miss your chance to rock this summer with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest exhibit: The Garage, for a discounted, member-only price.

Blast into summer with union discounts
July 3, 2019
Have a blast this summer with your union-member ONLY perks to water parks, theme parks, zoos and more!

Start of fiscal year sees state contract changes
July 2, 2019
With the start of the new state fiscal year, state employees will see some contract changes, including a 2.75 percent general wage increase.