Download the winter 2017 OCSEA magazineMarch 1, 2017Download the winter 2017 edition of the OCSEA magazine.
GOP lawmakers seek to undo “prevailing wage”March 1, 2017Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would allow local governments and colleges to not pay workers a prevailing wage on union work.
OCSEA union activists spotlighted in union magazineFeb. 27, 2017Read spotlights about what OCSEA members are doing to make a difference:
The Affordable Care act helps OCSEA members tooFeb. 27, 2017If you’re an OCSEA member under either the state or a local contract or an OCSEA retiree, you are already receiving benefits from the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
Anti-union lawmaker seeks sponsors for private sector RTWFeb. 22, 2017An anti-union lawmaker has made a request looking for cosponsor support of a private sector Right to Work bill. If passed into law, RTW (is Wrong) would decimate the wages, benefits and safety of workers.
Iowa lawmakers gut public sector bargainingFeb. 22, 2017The attack on workers continues! The gutting of collective bargaining for public workers was recently rammed through the Iowa state legislature.
Enroll now for FREE online college! Classes start March 20.Feb. 17, 2017Enrollment for OCSEA's Eastern Gateway Community College free benefit is happening now. Classes begin March 20.
Members support bargaining, win laptopsFeb. 16, 2017OCSEA is starting early to collect Pledge Cards for its upcoming contract negotiations with the state. Information on the Pledge Cards will be used to keep members up to date on bargaining news. Contact your union leadership if you have not received a Pledge Card.
DR&C, DYS announce Shared Services recommendationsFeb. 16, 2017As a part of the DR&C and DYS Shared Services plan, a Recommendations of Shared Services statement has been released regarding the areas for consideration of “consolidation and collaboration.”
Ohio Right to Work (is Wrong) is backFeb. 15, 2017Extreme GOP legislators in the Ohio House have introduced a Right to Work (is Wrong) bill that would severely weaken the voice of Ohio’s public employees.
Congressman seeks to terminate the EPAFeb. 8, 2017Congressman Mat Gaetz from Florida recently introduced bill HR 861 to terminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Missouri Governor signs Right to Work, unions file to overturnFeb. 8, 2017This week Missouri Governor Eric Greitens signed a bill to make Missouri the 28th right to work state, which will allow workers to opt out of paying for union representation they receive through their union contract.
Understaffing plagued Delaware prisonFeb. 8, 2017Last week, OCSEA members in Corrections learned the horrific news that a Correction Officer in Delaware state who had been taken hostage, had been killed.
Taxpayers would win under union food service planFeb. 8, 2017OCSEA announced that the union has presented its lowest offer yet to take back Ohio’s prison food service from private vendor Aramark. The plan would lower costs, invest in staff and increase security training.
National right to work bill to be announcedFeb. 1, 2017Republicans in the U.S. Congress have introduced a national right-to-work bill to silence workers and their right to collectively bargain.
State budget shifts tax burden to middle, low incomeFeb. 1, 2017Governor Kasich unveiled his state budget that continues to shift Ohio’s tax burden to middle and lower income families and away from the rich and corporations.
Victim services training to take place at OCSEA on Feb. 4Jan. 31, 2017The Crime Victim Prevention and Assistance Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will hold a crime victim services training on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m.-noon at OCSEA Headquarters.
Announcing new and improved website search featureJan. 31, 2017OCSEA's website search feature has been revamped.
Eastern Gateway session starts March 20Jan. 30, 2017OCSEA has developed a checklist to make it easier to navigate the FREE Eastern Gateway Community College enrollment process.
Union VICTORY on Right to Work…..for nowJan. 25, 2017Thanks to a massive mobilization effort, West Chester Township has decided to table consideration of a Right To Work proposal.