Aid to states means critical aid to Ohio's veteransMay 22, 2020How much are our veterans worth? Everything, in our opinion! That's why this Memorial Day it's important to remember those who have sacrificed all and to honor those who are still with us and receive love, care and support by OCSEA members in Ohio's two Veterans Homes in Georgetown and Sandusky.
Friday, May 22 Union Coronavirus UpdateMay 22, 2020Latest update on COVID-19 pandemic, including updates on ODNR, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and ODOT, as well as latest COVID-grievances and need for federal funding for state agencies and economy building.
It's State of Ohio health care Open Enrollment timeMay 21, 2020The State of Ohio Employee Open Enrollment period is underway now through May 29, 2020 at 7 p.m.
As state reopens, tragedy and the unknownMay 20, 2020As the State of Ohio begins to open and businesses start ramping up, the news among state front line employees continues to be grim and full of unknowns.
Wednesday, May 20 Union Coronavirus UpdateMay 20, 2020Union's latest update on the coronavirus pandemic.
Demand Contract Emergency Pay NOW!May 20, 2020Let the Governor and the Department of Administrative Services know state employees are in a state of emergency and deserve the $8 per hour emergency pay. Tell them to follow the state contract.
Ohio senator calls for mass testing in prisons, nursing homesMay 15, 2020Ohio Senate Democratic Leader Kenny Yuko joins OCSEA, SEIU 1199, the Ohio Nurses Association and the Ohio ACLU in calling for mass testing in all Ohio prisons as well as nursing homes.
We don't have to choose between emergency pay and layoffsMay 15, 2020Ohio does NOT have to make a choice between emergency pay to frontline workers AND layoffs! Ohio must tap the Rainy Day Fund now to keep its agreed obligation to frontline workers.
ODJFS heroes serve with care despite overwhelmed systemMay 8, 2020Our sisters and brothers in the ODJFS unemployment division continue to work in overdrive helping Ohio’s unemployed with precision and care despite an overlooked and overwhelmed jobs program
Friday, May 8 Union Coronavirus UpdateMay 8, 2020Get the latest OCSEA Covid-19 updates, including spotlights on our members in congregate care settings and unemployment. Get updates on OCSEA mask delivery and info on consumer-directed benefits.
Unsung heroes in Ohio’s congregate settings May 8, 2020OCSEA members in Ohio’s developmental centers, veteran’s homes and behavioral health centers started early on to protect their clients, individuals and residences, and their hard work has paid off, big time.
WageWorks updates members on Consumer-Directed BenefitsMay 8, 2020For members who participate in WageWorks Consumer-Directed Benefits, please note that there have been several updates as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AFSCME launches ad campaign Congressional reliefMay 6, 2020OCSEA Brother in Corrections Bill Rager is participating in a national ad campaign to talk about what prison workers are facing here in Ohio during the pandemic.
New free Criminal Justice bachelor's offers three areas of studyMay 6, 2020OCSEA and its partners in free college announced the newest free bachelor's degrees for members. The newest degree has three areas of study: law enforcement, judicial and corrections
Governor announces pandemic state budget cutsMay 5, 2020Governor announces pandemic state budget cuts instead of tapping into Rainy Day Fund.
Tuesday, May 5 Union Coronavirus UpdateMay 5, 2020Latest updates on COVID-19 including $775 million dollar budget hole which could impact Medicaid spending, education and local government for the last two months of the fiscal year, plus $100 million cuts total for all state agencies with the exception of DR&C.