News

Harassment through state email: What to do
Dec. 4, 2019
An anti-union, out-of-state group funded by the Koch family has officially begun targeting state employee union members with anti-union messaging through the illegitimate use of state emails.

Union negotiated holidays, paid time off & holiday pay
Dec. 4, 2019
As we find ourselves smack dab in middle of the holiday season, we're reminded of the contractually-negotiated union benefits that allow us to have time off with family members and truly enjoy the holiday season.

Veterans Home leader honors veterans with annual car show
Dec. 4, 2019
A huge shout out to Jeff Condo, president of Ohio Veterans Home Georgetown Chapter 800, for his community support of veterans.

Explore your union free college at EGCC open house
Dec. 3, 2019
Eastern Gateway Community College, the home of OCSEA Free College, is hosting open houses for union members and family members to learn more about the totally free associate degree program.

Take Charge! Live Well! rewards time
Dec. 3, 2019
State of Ohio employees and/or their spouses who are enrolled in Take Charge! Live Well! and who had a wellness activity process in September should see the incentive on the December 6 paycheck.

OCSEA Free College: What’s your why?
Dec. 2, 2019
See some reasons why you and your family may want to take advantage of OCSEA's free and reduced college.

Celebrate the Holidays at Winterfest
Dec. 1, 2019
New this year, OCSEA members get special savings on King's Island Winterfest!

UBBNs: Holiday discounts and the gift of education
Nov. 21, 2019
Union bulletin boards in the workplace are powerful tools that give OCSEA members the insight and info. they need about important union topics, events and member-only benefits.

Outside group given access to your information
Nov. 20, 2019
An anti-union, out-of-state group has requested and received from the State of Ohio your work email and other work-related information about you. Their ultimate goal? To destroy union-negotiated wages and benefit and kill public pensions.

OCSEA announces 2019 Veteran Awards
Nov. 19, 2019
At this year's OCSEA Veterans Conference, the union's Veterans Committee announced the recipients of the annual Veterans Awards, one which honors a member veteran for their service to veterans and beyond, and another which honors a veteran supporter.

Labor Gives Back: Hancock chapter helps out local food bank
Nov. 13, 2019
The season of giving is upon us! And Labor Gives Back! See how chapters and members are giving back to the community this holiday season.

Tell us how you're giving back this holiday season
Nov. 6, 2019
'Tis the Season of Giving!!! And your union wants to know how our OCSEA sisters and brothers are giving back this holiday season.

Hard work pays off for Kentucky’s working families
Nov. 6, 2019
It was a good Election night for working families in the state just to the south of us with the election of a pro-union governor.

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.