Labor leads compromise to protect Ohio unemployment benefitsDec. 7, 2016Labor, business, and legislative leaders have reached a compromise that will begin a more thorough discussion about fixing Ohio's Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund insolvency issues.
OCSEA members get snow tubing discountsDec. 7, 2016Bring the entire family for a union member-discounted price on winter fun!
Union STOPS private prisons “blank check” amendmentDec. 1, 2016In the name of fiscal responsibility, OCSEA worked with Ohio legislative leaders on both sides of the political aisle to counter a private prison amendment that was slipped into lame duck legislation at the last minute.
Get talking points to protect unemployment benefitsNov. 30, 2016Join labor activists at a Lobby Day to urge members of the Ohio House and Senate to vote no on House Bill 394, the Ohio legislature’s plan to cut unemployment compensation in half.
Attend Workers' Compensation training on Dec. 10Nov. 30, 2016Attend the Workers' Compensation training at OCSEA on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon.
OCSEA weighs in on sunset review processNov. 30, 2016OCSEA has been closely following Senate Bill 329 that includes executive level state agencies in a sunset review process.
Attend AMP meeting in Lorain on unemployment cutsNov. 28, 2016Join the Allied Member and Partners coalition for a meeting in Lorain, Ohio to learn more about the impact of unemployment compensation reforms cuts on Ohio's workers.
Attend hearings! Ohio Lame Duck updateNov. 23, 2016Legislative lame duck session is upon us and OCSEA activists are urged to attend hearings to stop anti-worker legislation.
Don't miss this deal! Free college for members only.Nov. 22, 2016An associate degree can be your pathway to new opportunities, greater responsibility, a better job and higher wages. This is a unique opportunity through Eastern Gateway is available only to OCSEA members, their families and retirees.
Make it a union-made ThanksgivingNov. 21, 2016This Thanksgiving, make sure you spend your hard earned money supporting your local union members.
Union edition: Election winners and losers Nov. 16, 2016On Election Day there were some major disappointments for labor. Some are calling last Tuesday a “banner night for the Right to Work movement." But in some areas, there were major wins for working class issues.
OPERS asks Congress to fix Medicare premium increaseNov. 16, 2016A letter from the Executive Director for OPERS asks the Ohio Congressional delegation to intervene with a solution that holds harmless OPERS members impacted by Medicare premium increase.
Hearing alert! Stop SB 329 and save state agenciesNov. 14, 2016OCSEA and numerous stakeholders are warning Ohioans that Senate Bill 329 could potentially do away with entire state agencies overnight, disrupting the lives of millions of Ohioans who depend on government services.
Arbitrator sides with management on personal leaveNov. 10, 2016A hard-fought union grievance against the State of Ohio regarding personal leave usage for state bargaining unit employees has been decided in favor of management.
Private prison stocks climb after Trump's winNov. 10, 2016In a sign of what may be in store for public workers next year, stocks for private prison companies, Correction Corporation of American and the Geo Group, soared after the announcement of Donald Trump’s defeat of Hillary Clinton.
Local election results and a recountNov. 10, 2016Among the OCSEA-endorsed candidates who won on Election Night were Brigid Kelly, Ohio House District 31; Adam Miller, Ohio House District 17; Heather Bischoff, Ohio House District 20; and Cathy Ingram, House District 32.
From President Chris Mabe: Never Quit!Nov. 10, 2016 Now is the time for everyone to throw their shoulders back, keep their heads up, stand tall and...Never Quit.
Volunteer for GOTV through Election DayNov. 4, 2016From the White House to the statehouse, electing politicians who support public employees, public services and the right to collectively bargain is vital to our existence. Volunteer for Get Out the Vote efforts now.
Download your union sample ballot by OCSEA districtNov. 4, 2016Get your union-friendly sample ballot by OCSEA district.
Join us for a 2016 Election Night results party Nov. 4, 2016Join OCSEA for an election night watch party on Tuesday, November 8 starting at 6 p.m.