News

Congrats to the 2019 OCSEA scholarship winners
June 19, 2019
We're excited to announce the 2019 winners of the OCSEA Les Best Scholarship program for dependents, members and spouses, just another example of the amazing benefits of being union!

Help members impacted by Dayton tornadoes
June 17, 2019
At least 30 AFSCME members, including OCSEA brothers and sisters, lost their homes or suffered major structural damage that makes them uninhabitable. Will you help?

Dependent coverage: Look for mail this week
June 16, 2019
Look for a confirmation letter this week of your dependents for state health care coverage. Even if you made no changes during health care open enrollment, you must review your confirmation letter.

Stewards trainings full, get on waitlist
June 12, 2019
OCSEA Basic and Advanced Stewards Trainings that will take place from 5-9 p.m. on June 21 the day before the Stewards Conference are full.

OCSEA, DYS join forces on recruitment
June 11, 2019
OCSEA and the Ohio Dept. of Youth Services (DYS) have partnered up to hold another state employee recruitment event, this time to recruit Youth Specialists who work with Ohio's incarcerated youth.

Using union benefits for family fun
June 11, 2019
Doug Kaple, a Bureau of Worker’s Compensation OCSEA member from Lima, uses the union’s exclusive membership benefits for family fun.

Your best investment is joining a union
June 11, 2019
How will you invest in your union in 2019 and beyond? A message from OCSEA President Chris Mabe.

Eastern Gateway announces Fall 2019 sessions
June 5, 2019
Now available are 2 Fall session dates through Eastern Gateway Community College. OCSEA members, spouses, children and grandchildren can receive a scholarship that allows them to earn their associate degree from Eastern Gateway—for FREE!

Union announces $500 UET benefit increase!
June 5, 2019
The Union Education Trust is excited to announce a generous $500 increase in the union-negotiated Career Improvement Program (CIP) benefit to $4,000 per fiscal year.

OCSEA leader in Dayton seeking support for community
June 3, 2019
OCSEA leader and activist Jerry Brown considers himself lucky after tornadoes touched down in his hometown of Dayton. Now he seeking help for his community.

Mental Health wins, brings back ETAs
May 28, 2019
In a big win for the union, management and OCSEA leadership from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services came to an agreement that will ensure management uses ETAs to fill temporary positions, instead of intermittents.

Pushing reform in light of opioid crisis
May 27, 2019
Since an incident at Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) where 28 OCSEA members were exposed to fentanyl and heroin, OCSEA activists have been pushing hard to ensure increased prison worker safety in light of Ohio’s opioid crisis.

OCSEA's HPI Award deadline is June 7
May 23, 2019
Subordinate bodies are encouraged to apply for OCSEA's prestigious High Performance Initiative (HPI) Award, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of our union bodies.

FREE Fire Science Degree available
May 22, 2019
Eastern Gateway and OCSEA are excited to announce the newest FREE online associate degree opportunity: Fire Science!

Veteran member takes pride in service, helping others
May 22, 2019
Member Jared Smith’s modest nature guides his life and keeps him focused on his mission at ODJFS: helping Ohio veterans overcome the significant barriers to employment.

Introducing more discounted degrees
May 21, 2019
Eastern Gateway now offers more discounted rates for degrees and certifications, including for their Health Information Management and the Central Service Technician programs, in addition to already existing IT degree programs.

Caution HEALTH CARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
May 19, 2019
Today marks the first day of health care open enrollment. From May 21 to May 30, OCSEA members under the state contract can enroll or make changes to their health care and dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

FREE Professional Office Management degree now available
May 15, 2019
OCSEA and EGCC are excited to announce the latest free college development: a NEW Professional Office Management associate degree.

Plan your summer with EXTRAS theme parks discounts
May 15, 2019
It's almost summer, and with that comes great OCSEA Family Fun deals on theme parks across Ohio.

Social service workers: the face of our communities
May 15, 2019
OCSEA members of Franklin County Job and Family Services were recently honored for their service with a community award. It’s the first time the award has ever been given to government rank-and-file employees.