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AFSCME launches activist webinar series
July 14, 2020
AFSCME will begin offering a series of free webinars to activists that will support leadership development, strengthen union-building skills, offer innovative strategies and increase union activism during these unprecedented times.

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July 14, 2020
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Ohio needs federal funding. Take Action!
July 10, 2020
State and local governments, and the public employees who serve our communities, are in crisis! As Ohio faces massive budgetary shortfalls and fear of layoffs, it is dire that Congress pass additional aid for state and local governments.

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July 8, 2020
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Prez Conference deadline extended, more delegates permitted
July 2, 2020
Register now for the VIRTUAL Presidents Conference taking place online on July 25.

Report Freedom Foundation to the Ohio Attorney General
July 2, 2020
Report Freedom Foundation to the Ohio Attorney General and take union survey about how you've been harassed by Freedom Foundation and Opt Out Today.

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July 1, 2020
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FREE CSU Bachelor's for all extended to the Fall
June 30, 2020
SERIOUSLY FREE COLLEGE! Central State University will be extending its FREE bachelor's degree into the fall season. This is for ALL OCSEA members and their family members.

Make it a safe and union-made July Fourth
June 30, 2020
Happy 4th of July. Let’s all stay safe and help build a stronger America.

Friday June 26 Union Coronavirus Update-login-now
June 26, 2020
Anti-union think-tank Buckeye Institute offered proponent testimony agreeing that state agencies should have absolute immunity from civil lawsuits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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June 26, 2020
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Looking at college in the fall? Look into FREE college benefits
June 26, 2020
Looking at safe, affordable & online college this fall? Don't forget about your union FREE college benefits for you and your family.

EXTRAS member-only discounts update, re-openings
June 26, 2020
As vendors open after after the pandemic shutdown, get updates and active discounts for OCSEA member-only discounts, OCSEA EXTRAS, at OCSEA.org/EXTRAS (login required).

HB 606 gives state agencies absolute immunity, harms workers
June 26, 2020
A bill that would give state agencies absolute immunity from civil law suits when it fails to protect employees during the COVID crisis is zipping through the state legislature and could have damaging consequences for state employees on the front lines.

State contractors asked to take "voluntary" cut. Will they?
June 25, 2020
The DeWine administration has asked state contractors and landlords to take a "voluntarily pay cut" amid the current budget crisis and coronavirus pandemic. However, it's anyone's guess whether businesses and contractors would comply.

Don't feel guilty for being union! Stand for your union rights
June 25, 2020
Management is doing its best to intimidate OCSEA members and make them feel guilty about keeping their union-negotiated pay raise.

Back to Basics: Protection amid COVID-19
June 24, 2020
The key to getting through this crisis is working together, even through social distancing, to protect ourselves, and in turn protecting others with whom we may come in contact.

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June 23, 2020
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Tuesday, June 23 Union Coronavirus Update - Login now
June 23, 2020
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Mabe to State: Show solidarity by following contract
June 19, 2020
OCSEA says the best thing the State could do is to sit down in collaboration with the state unions, take their advice on cost-savings measures and tap into the Rainy-Day Fund to cover upcoming raises and contract emergency pay.