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Organizing by building relationships
Oct. 31, 2019
From Pres. Mabe: As we move our concentration to genuine relationship building as our model, I ask for your help. Whether a leader, steward, activist or member, I need you ALL. These collective efforts build longevity and legacy for decades to come.

Using collective voice for workplace wins
Oct. 30, 2019
The latest edition of the OCSEA union magazine highlights JUST A FEW of the everyday ways you and your union representatives are making your workplace better and more democratic!

Treats NOT tricks! Beware anti-union scare tactics
Oct. 30, 2019
Don't fall for anti-union tricks. Show your UNION PRIDE with these social media Halloween-themed SHARE-ables!

Enjoy holiday events with union-member discounts
Oct. 29, 2019
Make the best of the upcoming cold weather with winter holiday fun around Ohio. Check out the member-only discounts.

Free and reduced college session dates announced for 2020
Oct. 25, 2019
2020 session dates for Eastern Gateway Community College (associate degree program) and Central State University (bachelor's degree program) have been announced.

Need to know: Upcoming Vacation Cash Out
Oct. 23, 2019
Thanks to the power of union bargaining, eligible OCSEA members can receive a vacation cash-out at the same time as their sick-leave cash out for up to 40 hours. Get the details.

Making New Employee Orientations simpler
Oct. 23, 2019
OCSEA is rolling out a brand-new way to present New Employee Orientations with a quick-reference packet (available in PDF or PowerPoint formats) for introducing new hires to union membership.

Honor our member veterans at the OCSEA Veterans Conference
Oct. 22, 2019
The OCSEA Veterans Conference is Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 and is a union celebration of members and their families who have served our nation in the armed forces.

Upcoming OCSEA advanced steward training
Oct. 21, 2019
Save the Date for an upcoming OCSEA Steward Training. These trainings give union members the skills to learn more about the union contract and represent members on-the-job.

Looking ahead: RSVP for pre-retirement planning event
Oct. 21, 2019
The Union Education Trust is hosting a Pre-Retirement event for state bargaining unit employees who are within seven years of retirement Nov. 8-9, 2019.

Why lowering drug prices matters to working families
Oct. 20, 2019
See why AFSCME supports Federal House Resolution 3 to cut drug prices for ALL families, including those with job-basked benefits!

Union benefit helps keep kids college-debt free
Oct. 9, 2019
We talk a lot about OCSEA’s free college for members. But, did you know, OCSEA’s free and reduced college programs are available to your family members, too?

#UnionsForAll march, rally coincides with Tuesday debate
Oct. 9, 2019
And that’s why union members are gathering for a march and rally next Tuesday Oct. 15 to coincide with the Democratic Presidential Debate in Westerville, Ohio.

Stop employment services privatization
Oct. 4, 2019
OCSEA and AFSCME are encouraging all members, particularly those who would be impacted in Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, to contact their representatives in Congress NOW and ask that they support Congressional action to prevent the privatization of Employment Service.

Halloween member discounts at Cedar Point, Kings Island!
Oct. 3, 2019
OCSEA members can enjoy the thrills and spooky chills of Kings Island and Cedar Point theme parks through Oct. 27, with reduced member admission.

Fall checklist: Verify your voting status
Oct. 2, 2019
It’s October. That mean it’s time to check the status of your voter registration for the upcoming general election. The registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.

Supporting striking workers: Why it matters
Oct. 2, 2019
They’re also shining a red hot light on how cuts like these don’t just affect GM employees, but whole communities of people and entire states.

Labor Studies at Eastern Gateway Community College
Sept. 30, 2019
Eastern Gateway’s Labor Studies degree prepares students to assume leadership roles in the workplace, labor unions and communities. It’s offered as part of EGCC’s online Business Management degree.

Join UAW-GM workers on the picket line
Sept. 27, 2019
OCSEA members, families and all supporters of labor are invited to walk the picket line to show their support for striking United Auto Workers-GM workers and families.

September UBBNs: free and reduced college, Veterans Conference and more
Sept. 27, 2019
Union bulletin boards in the workplace give members the insight and information they need about important union topics and events as well as member-only benefits.