OCSEA to CIIC: “Aramark never had control of this contract”July 30, 2014OCSEA President Christopher Mabe testified at a Statehouse hearing that prison food service contractor “Aramark” is creating an unsafe environment in Ohio’s prison system and is causing DR&C to supplement the contract with additional resources. OCSEA is calling on DR&C to end the contract and bringing prison food service back under state control.
Public hearing TOMORROW: Pull the plug on AramarkJuly 29, 2014Tomorrow Wed. July 30, the Corrections Institution Inspection Committee (CIIC) will hold an important public hearing at the Ohio Statehouse to discuss concerns regarding food service in Ohio’s prisons.
Jul. 30 is Bargaining Council registration deadlineJuly 25, 2014Elected and appointed bargaining council representatives must have their registration forms turned into OCSEA by Jul. 30, 2014.
Congress hits snooze button on transportation fundingJuly 24, 2014This week, the U.S. House passed a short-term measure to extend funding for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) through May 31, 2015. The Senate is taking up a similar measure this week.
Sunday, Jul. 27: Veterans & Military Day at the Ohio State FairJuly 24, 2014This Sunday, July 27, is Veterans & Military Day at the Ohio State Fair. Veterans and active service members get in free with appropriate identification.
Ohio State Fair promotes public work and safetyJuly 22, 2014In addition to celebrating Ohio agriculture, good food, music and family fun, the event offers an opportunity to learn about public work and how it benefits our communities.
Biker enthusiasts Ride to Kill Right to WorkJuly 22, 2014A group of loyal union activists and friends of labor rallied for a Poker Run despite rainy weather last Saturday.
John Oliver skewers Aramark, private prisonsJuly 22, 2014Comedian John Oliver didn't pull any punches during his recent HBO show that focused on the privatized prison industry.
We did it! AFSCME adds 92,155 new members!July 18, 2014AFSCME not only met its goal to increase its membership base by 50,000 --- but far exceeded it by adding 92,000 new members in just 6 months.
"RTW is Wrong” Poker Run is this weekendJuly 15, 2014Mansfield union activists have put together a Poker Run to raise awareness about efforts to destroy collective bargaining rights. The event, called “Ride to Kill Right to Work,” will take place on Jul. 19 in Mansfield.
New Directions available for downloadJuly 15, 2014Download the latest issue of New Directions, OCSEA's monthly newsletter for leaders.
OCSEA: Pull plug on AramarkJuly 10, 2014OCSEA is again calling for the Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction to sever its ties with the private food contractor, Aramark, after yet another prison reported a maggot infestation.
Public Private Partnership: Win for privateers, loss for taxpayersJuly 10, 2014P3 deals around the country are costing taxpayers billions while private contractors are getting richer and richer.
Editorial: Raises are overdue for state employeesJuly 10, 2014Dept. of Agriculture employee and OCSEA member Carolyn Gosnell recently wrote to the Columbus Dispatch after reading about Ohio's $800 million budget surprlus.
Maggots in prison food only tip of icebergJuly 8, 2014The report of maggots in at least two Ohio prisons isn't a surprise to most OCSEA members working for the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
AFSCME stands with home care and child care workersJuly 1, 2014The Harris v. Quinn U.S. Supreme Court decision is yet another attack against workers and the middle class. While it does not directly affect OCSEA members, it will impact some of the most important and vulnerable workers in our country: home health care and childcare providers.
Fiscal New Year brings cuts, tax breaks to wealthyJuly 1, 2014For most Ohioans, the fiscal new year is no reason for celebration, as it continues a decade trend of tax breaks for the wealthy and more cuts to communities and public services.
"Let's Get Ready!" labor-management committee trainingJune 30, 2014Register for the one-day labor-management committee training in Cambridge, Sept. 27.
"Why Unions Matter" at ComFest this SaturdayJune 26, 2014Fritz Fekete, a long-time activist with the OEA, will speak on his 23 years in the union movement, his work to defeat SB 5 and the future of the union movement for working people.