News

OCSEA applauds Governor's veto of Sunset Review bill
Dec. 27, 2016
Ohio’s largest state employees union says Governor John Kasich did the right thing by vetoing the Sunset Review bill, Senate Bill 329. The legislation had the potential for “sunsetting” or abolishing entire state agencies if found to not be “useful” or “effective” by a small legislative review committee.

Nominate for the Bob White Labor Gives Back Award
Dec. 22, 2016
Nominate a member or subordinate body for the Bob White Labor Gives Back Award.

Happy Holidays from Pres. Chris Mabe
Dec. 22, 2016
OCSEA President Chris Mabe wishes OCSEA members a happy holiday and thanks public employees for their service.

ODJFS notifies union of intent to review customer Service Classifications
Dec. 21, 2016
ODJFS notifies union of possible classification review process beginning in early 2017.

IRS announces business mileage rate for 2017
Dec. 21, 2016
IRS announces mileage rate for 2017.

December 2016 UBBNs ready for download
Dec. 20, 2016
Download the December 2016 Union Bulletin Board Network fliers and see what union benefits are at your fingertips.

OCSEA members get snow tubing discount
Dec. 20, 2016
OCSEA members and their families get 12 percent off the best available rates at Beach Mountain Snow Tubing in Mason, OH.

Columbus Zoo and Wildlights discount
Dec. 16, 2016
OCSEA union members are eligible for discount ticket prices for a very special Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Wildlights holiday event being held on Dec. 17.

Spread the word! Ask Governor to veto Senate Bill 329
Dec. 16, 2016
Contact Governor Kasich at 614-466-3555 and tell him to veto SB 329, the agency sunset review bill that eliminate entire state agencies simply by inaction of a legislative committee.

OCSEA response on Senate Bill 329
Dec. 8, 2016
OCSEA is extremely concerned that the Sunset Review Commission bill, Senate Bill 329, is seeing new life during the lame duck session. The bill has the potential for eliminating entire state agencies, disrupting the lives of millions of Ohioans who depend on public services.

UET spotlights member successes in online magazine
Dec. 8, 2016
In the latest issue of the online magazine, the Union Education Trust spotlights employee success stories of going back to school, whether for a one-day training seminar or for a bachelor’s degree.

Labor leads compromise to protect Ohio unemployment benefits
Dec. 7, 2016
Labor, 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 discounts
Dec. 7, 2016
Bring the entire family for a union member-discounted price on winter fun!

Union STOPS private prisons “blank check” amendment
Dec. 1, 2016
In 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 benefits
Nov. 30, 2016
Join 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. 10
Nov. 30, 2016
Attend the Workers' Compensation training at OCSEA on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon.

OCSEA weighs in on sunset review process
Nov. 30, 2016
OCSEA 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 cuts
Nov. 28, 2016
Join 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 update
Nov. 23, 2016
Legislative 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, 2016
An 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.