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Log on: State Bargaining Update for week of March 1
March 3, 2021
Get the latest update on State Contract Negotiations.

Your OCSEA member E-news March 3, 2021 - log on now!
March 3, 2021
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Tell U.S. Senators to vote YES on COVID-19 relief bill
March 1, 2021
Everyday heroes, OCSEA members, continue to risk their lives on the front lines of our communities. The American Rescue Plan would ensure our schools open safely and state and local governments have the funds they need to support the COVID recovery.

Your OCSEA member E-news Feb. 25, 2021 - log on now!
Feb. 25, 2021
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Ohio bill takes jabs at overtime, employer responsibility
Feb. 24, 2021
A bill in the Ohio State Legislature would allow employers to not pay overtime when some employees answer emails and perform other duties after work hours. This is just another reason why employees need unions.

Log on: State Bargaining Update for week of Feb. 15
Feb. 19, 2021
Get the latest update on State Contract Negotiations.

Your OCSEA member E-news Feb. 17, 2021 - log on now!
Feb. 17, 2021
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Take Action! Tell New Congress to pass Pro-worker PRO Act
Feb. 16, 2021
The PRO Act, the cornerstone of the AFL-CIO’s Workers First Agenda, would empower workers to organize and bargain; hold corporations accountable for union-busting; and repeal state “right to work” (for less) laws.

Answering your Free College Frequently Asked Questions
Feb. 16, 2021
OCSEA is expanding Free College to ALL family members, including extended family members of dues-paying members. Use this FAQ to help answer some of your Free College questions.

Union expands eligibility for OCSEA Free College program
Feb. 15, 2021
Starting this year, extended family members of OCSEA dues-paying members are eligible to receive the union's totally free associate and bachelor's degree programs. Read more to see who is eligible.

Bargaining 101: What is Mediation & Fact Finding?
Feb. 15, 2021
As the OCSEA Negotiations Team continues to bargain the state contract, learn the basics of mediation and fact finding that could impact the contract negotiation process.

Your OCSEA member E-news Feb. 10, 2021 - log on now!
Feb. 10, 2021
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How will you use your UET education funds in 2021?
Feb. 4, 2021
Do you have a plan for how you will use your Union Education trust funds this year. As a friendly reminder, all OCSEA union members have up to $6,250 each year that you can use for postsecondary education, computer training and professional enhancement.

Your OCSEA member E-news Feb. 3, 2021 - log on now!
Feb. 3, 2021
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Union watches State budget as bargaining restarts next week
Feb. 3, 2021
OCSEA leaders are watching the state budget carefully and dissecting budget documents to determine how funding could affect state agency budgets as well as contract negotiations.

Important ODJFS Privatization Alert!
Feb. 2, 2021
OCSEA denounces announcement by Governor DeWine that ODJFS will hire yet another private contractor to “take over” unemployment insurance.

Log on: State Bargaining Update for week of Jan. 25
Jan. 27, 2021
Get the latest update on State Contract Negotiations.

Your OCSEA member E-news Jan. 27, 2021 - log on now!
Jan. 27, 2021
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JFS union leaders OK temp staff agreement but fear privatization
Jan. 27, 2021
OCSEA ODJFS leaders agreed to allow 1,000-hour temporary employees in the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services to move to Project Employee (PE) status. This means benefits and union right for PEs but the union still fears unemployment privatization is on the horizon.

Treasurer’s Office union leaders get contract extension
Jan. 27, 2021
Update on State Treasurer’s Office contract extension.