State of Ohio calls on union members to "fix" budget crisisJune 8, 2020The DeWine administration sent a Notice to Negotiate to OCSEA requesting the union come to the table to discuss cost savings during these unprecedented times. OCSEA Pres. Chris Mabe responded immediately with a press statement: Enough is Enough
Report Freedom Foundation to the Ohio Attorney GeneralJune 8, 2020If you've told the Freedom Foundation/OptOutToday to stop contacting you, but they’ve ignored you, it's time to take it to the next level. FIle a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General.
Labor leaders call for bold action on national crisesJune 7, 2020Union leaders across the nation call for bold action in confronting the a three-prong crisis gripping the nation.
Invest in ODJFS staff, stop private contracts June 6, 2020The impact of chronic underfunding of ODJFS is plain for everyone to see. That’s why we are calling for a real investment in ODJFS of several hundred more customer service representatives and an intense focus on ramping up infrastructure.
COVID-19 testing now available to all prison employeesJune 6, 2020See what union leaders have done to raise their voices for testing in all Ohio public prisons.
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Economists agree: Fund the State & Local Frontlines!June 4, 2020Economists of diverse backgrounds, who might otherwise disagree on a range of policy issues, spoke with a single voice this week on the need for Congress to provide robust aid to states, cities and towns.
Saving our communities: Relief for state and local governmentsJune 3, 2020A robust federal funding package to maintain public services is critically important if we want combat the coronavirus and safely re-open our economy.
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Channeling energy, anger in wake of national crisisJune 2, 2020The national anger and pain we see is real, and it is pulsating through our communities. Labor calls on all of us to channel that toward our ultimate goal: an America that lives up to its promise for all!
UPDATE: Union works to find positions for laid off in AGJune 1, 2020State continues to decimate public services with announcement to privatize Attorney General law enforcement training academy. OCSEA is working diligently to place all impacted members in state jobs.
Free college is an investment in working families June 1, 2020Join the 20,000 union members and their family members across the nation who have signed up for summer 2020 free college sessions, including free bachelor's for families through June 22.
Wednesday, May 27 Union Coronavirus UpdateMay 27, 2020Union's latest update on the coronavirus and state budget impacts.
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.