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Take action against costly, overreaching state dental bill
Nov. 15, 2021
If passed, Ohio HB 344 would give dentists the freedom to charge Ohioans, including OCSEA members, whatever they want for non-covered dental services. Take action! Tell the House Insurance Committee to stop this bill in its tracks.

OCSEA member E-news Nov. 15, 2021 - login required
Nov. 15, 2021
Get this week's union e-newsletter with an update on the emergency pay grievance and an action against the dangerous dental bill.

Thank you OCSEA veterans and service members
Nov. 10, 2021
This Veterans Day, OCSEA salutes our nation's veterans and are humbled by our OCSEA brother and sister veterans, as well as those who continue to serve our nation.

OCSEA member E-news Nov. 10, 2021 - login required
Nov. 10, 2021
Get the latest OCSEA e-newsletter, including a thank you to our veterans and an update on infrastructure legislation.

What federal infrastructure bill means for Ohio
Nov. 9, 2021
AFSCME has advocated for major infrastructure investments for over a decade, and Congress has finally delivered. The U.S. House passed the historic, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Member activist takes care of School for the Blind community
Nov. 5, 2021
A Never Quit story: James Prater, Maintenance Repair Worker 2, takes care of his Ohio School for the Blind community.

Your OCSEA member E-news Nov. 4, 2021 - login
Nov. 4, 2021
Get the latest OCSEA e-newsletter, including updates on the emergency pay grievance, a Never Quits story, updates on telework and more.

Updated free college: 2 new colleges, 1 new program
Nov. 1, 2021
OCSEA, the nation's leader in online free college for union members, is excited to officially announce the addition of two new colleges and one new program to its Free College benefit for members-only!

Download Fall 2021 OCSEA union magazine
Oct. 28, 2021
Download the latest edition of the union magazine, the Public Employee Quarterly, to see how Ohio and the nation can better invest in its public employees.

Your OCSEA member E-news Oct. 27, 2021
Oct. 27, 2021
Get the latest OCSEA e-newsletter, including updatesthe emergency pay grievance, Columbus Blue Jacket deals and getting involved as a retiree.

The Ohio State University sports member discount is here
Oct. 21, 2021
Ohio State University sports is back with member-only ticket offers to football, basketball and hockey games for the 2021-2022 season.

Your OCSEA member E-news Oct. 22, 2021
Oct. 21, 2021
Get the latest OCSEA e-newsletter, including member-only perks and discounts, Strike-tober and more.

100,000 workers take Action as 'Striketober' hits the U.S.
Oct. 20, 2021
U.S. organized labor is having a moment after decades of erosion in both influence and power, giving workers their best chance in recent memory to claw back lost ground.

Get agenda for Alternative Contract Committee Conference
Oct. 15, 2021
OCSEA members who fall under the union's local and alternative contracts (NOT State) will come together on Saturday, Oct. 16 for OCSEA's first-ever Alternative Contract Committee Conference.

Shape health care benefit communications through focus group
Oct. 14, 2021
The State of Ohio is holding virtual focus groups to gather opinions and ideas on how to shape the future of benefits communications and the Joint Health Care Committee (JHCC) encourages OCSEA members to sign up to give their input.

Build skills, credentials with UET professional enhancement
Oct. 13, 2021
As an OCSEA member, your Union Education Trust (UET) provides you with up to $1,500 every year for professional enhancement to attend conferences, seminars, workshops and short-term training programs related to their State of Ohio job or future employment opportunities within state government.

Your OCSEA member E-news Oct. 13, 2021 - log on now!
Oct. 13, 2021
Get the latest OCSEA e-newsletter, including updates the action to stop a costly and overreaching dental bill, a local contract update and more.

Now, even more OCSEA Free College options available
Oct. 12, 2021
OCSEA Free College options through Easter Gateway continue to expand to offer more educational opportunities for members and their families. Stay tuned here for more amazing Union Free College updates coming soon!

Your OCSEA member E-news Oct. 6, 2021 - log on now!
Oct. 6, 2021
Get the latest OCSEA e-newsletter, including updates the action to stop a costly and overreaching dental bill, a local contract update and more.

Download 2021-2024 State Union Contract
Oct. 4, 2021
Download the electronic version of the latest State union contract in the Toolbox section of the OCSEA website.