Social service workers: the face of our communitiesMay 15, 2019OCSEA members of Franklin County Job and Family Services were recently honored for their service with a community award. It’s the first time the award has ever been given to government rank-and-file employees.
ODOT pony driver: Eyes of the highwayMay 15, 2019Now, 25 years into state service, Phil Carter, an ODOT pony driver keeps his eyes on the highway, makes sure his brothers and sisters in ODOT get the supplies and mail they need and spreads the union gospel wherever he can.
Pres. Mabe's thank you to correction employeesMay 14, 2019In honor of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, OCSEA President Chris Mabe brought attention to Corrections employees who keep Ohio safe and put their lives on the line each and everyday.
OCSEA Extras: Family fun discounts are hereMay 8, 2019The OCSEA Family Fun Discounts for summer are now available. Ticket deals to Ohio theme parks, water parks, zoos and more include Kings Island, Cedar Point, Zoombezi Bay, The Beach and The Cincinnati Zoo.
Public Service Recognition Week is May 5-11May 8, 2019May 5-11 is Public Service Recognition Week. Share your pride! Tell everyone you know that you are a proud public servant!
HC open enrollment: What you need to knowMay 8, 2019Be in the know before Health Care open enrollment coming up at the end of May, beginning May 21 and ending May 30.
OCSEA magazine celebrates diverse careers, union power May 7, 2019In the spring edition of the union magazine, the Public Employee Quarterly, OCSEA spotlights the diverse careers of our members in Bargaining Units 13 and 14.
Thank a Correctional employee May 5-11May 2, 2019National Correctional Officers and Employees Appreciation Week, May 5-11, is an opportunity to thank those who place themselves in harm's way every day.
OCSEA, ODRC team up to recruit Correction OfficersApril 24, 2019In the first of its kind, OCSEA and the Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) have partnered on an initiative to recruit more Correction Officers.
A word of caution: High Deductible Health PlansApril 24, 2019 the state will be rolling out the high-deductible health care plan during this year’s open enrollment period from May 20 to May 31. But a word of caution is in order.
Ask Congress to sponsor public road construction inspectionsApril 17, 2019NASHTU and transportation union affiliates have joined forces to introduce a bill that requires public employees perform the road construction inspections on all federally-funded state and local transportation projects. There are six U.S. House of Representative sponsors on board. But we need more!
Union backs bill to protect MH employee infoApril 17, 2019A bill has passed the Ohio House of Representatives with OCSEA’s support that will protect the personal information of OCSEA members who work at Ohio’s six, state-operated, behavioral health hospitals.
Member Discount: Cheer on Cleveland Monsters at AHL playoffsApril 16, 2019Get member discounts to see the Cleveland Monsters hockey club take on the Syracuse Crunch in Round 1 of the battle for the AHL Calder Cup.
Illinois sets example against Right to WorkApril 16, 2019Pro-worker legislators in Illinois passed a bill prohibiting local governments from passing so-called Right to Work Zone ordinances for private sector workers. Will Ohio follow suit?
Eggs, Paws and Claws BOGO zoo deal April 9, 2019Get Buy One Get One free admission tickets (April 19-20) to Eggs, Paws and Claws at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium now through April 19 with your OCSEA-member only online code.
OCSEA Extras benefits program gets new lookApril 3, 2019The OCSEA Extras Benefits program has a new logo. Look for the OCSEA Extras shopping cart wherever member-only discounts are found.
Get Tax help, deals through Union PlusApril 3, 2019Tax Day is upon us and, as always, Union Plus AFL-CIO is here to help with the burden that comes with tax prep and to offer exclusive union member discounts.
Love the outdoors? Join the Union Sportmen's AllianceApril 2, 2019The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), made up of union members across North America, is one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations.
State drops Aetna amid union, employee pressure March 27, 2019The State Dept. of Administrative Services (DAS) has announced Medical Mutual of Ohio will replace Aetna as a third-party administrator for State of Ohio employees starting July 1, 2019.
Members, families weigh union differenceMarch 27, 2019A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last summer to eliminate public union fair share fees has sparked a thoughtful dialogue among union members their families about the value of unions.