News

OCSEA defends state leave payout for union members
Feb. 20, 2019
OCSEA Pres. Chris Mabe recently responded to a Columbus Dispatch story on the contractually-bargained sick, vacation and personal leave cash conversions for state employees.

AAA union membership includes all plan levels
Feb. 19, 2019
The AAA Ohio Auto Club discount for OCSEA members now includes multi-tier levels of membership: Classic, Plus and Premier.

Ashford University doubles education benefit for OCSEA members
Feb. 14, 2019
OCSEA is making college a reality for busy OCSEA members with awesome new updates to its Ashford University college benefit.

Your OCSEA membership card is on its way
Feb. 13, 2019
Your 2019 OCSEA membership card was bundled with the latest issue of the union magazine and mailed this week.

Union leaders optimistic for the future of labor
Feb. 12, 2019
Leaders from the nation’s four largest public-sector unions made clear at a forum last weekend that unions are not going anywhere!

Shutdown put value of public workers in spotlight
Feb. 8, 2019
This opinion column by OCSEA President Chris Mabe appeared in the Columbus Dispatch on 2/8/19.

Ohio House names majority and minority leadership
Feb. 6, 2019
The Ohio House of Representatives named its leadership team for the majority and minority, which signals good news for union supporters and those hoping for a more bipartisan approach to governance.

Celebrating 30 years of OCSEA college scholarships
Feb. 6, 2019
This year marks 30 years since the origination of the OCSEA Les Best Scholarship program, helping members and their families afford a college education.

State transportation budget at tipping point
Feb. 6, 2019
As the dust settles and new leadership takes over at the Ohio Statehouse, one test for new lawmakers and the new governor will be how they address an apparent deep hole in the revenue for Ohio’s Transportation budget crisis.

Benefits: Member-only discount explosion
Feb. 5, 2019
OCSEA has been working EXTRA harder to bring more and more discount opportunities to its members and their families. Check out the latest member-only discounts that are new or improved for 2019!

Honoring black history in the labor movement
Feb. 4, 2019
February is Black History month, a time to honor the contributions of African-Americans to our nation and our labor movement.

Federal workforce back to work; but for how long?
Jan. 30, 2019
In a statement made last week, the AFL-CIO called the shutdown a "needless and manufactured crisis" affecting real families with real financial responsibilities and jeopardizing the safety of our nation.

Administration pushes new rules for DAS contractors
Jan. 30, 2019
The Ohio DAS has said it will enforce new policies regarding contracting out IT services. It will also ban some vendors who have conflicts of interest with the state agency.

In wake of Janus ruling, members are sticking with unions
Jan. 29, 2019
Unions aren't going anywhere. It turns out our opponents wildly underestimated the loyalty and resolve of AFSCME members, and their desire to stick with their union.

Important tax information for Take Charge! Live Well! enrollees
Jan. 28, 2019
The Ohio Dept. of Administrative Services released a statement on January 25 regarding W-2s for employees participating in the Take Charge! Live Well! wellness program.

Get fit with new Cleveland State recreation union benefit
Jan. 28, 2019
Learn more about the new fitness OCSEA member-only benefit through Cleveland State Recreation.

Prison watchdog group down to interns, one staff
Jan. 24, 2019
According to Cleveland.com, the Corrections Institution Inspection Committee (CIIC) is a shell of its once self, with unpaid interns with little or no experience in a prison environment are now inspecting the prisons and struggling to post the required annual reports.

Los Angeles educators strike a deal
Jan. 24, 2019
Striking Los Angeles educators and support staff headed back to school after reaching an historic contract agreement on Jan. 22.

First OCSEA Public Safety Assembly is March 16
Jan. 24, 2019
The first meeting of the ODPS Assembly will take place on Saturday, March 16. ALL OCSEA members from ODPS are welcome and encouraged to attend this groundbreaking meeting.

OCSEA stands with striking Wright State professors
Jan. 23, 2019
OCSEA is standing strong in solidarity with hundreds of Wright State University faculty members who are on the picket line.