OCSEA, DYS join forces on recruitment June 11, 2019OCSEA 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 funJune 11, 2019Doug 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 unionJune 11, 2019How will you invest in your union in 2019 and beyond? A message from OCSEA President Chris Mabe.
Eastern Gateway announces Fall 2019 sessionsJune 5, 2019Now 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, 2019The 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 communityJune 3, 2019OCSEA 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 ETAsMay 28, 2019In 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 crisisMay 27, 2019Since 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 7May 23, 2019Subordinate 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 availableMay 22, 2019Eastern Gateway and OCSEA are excited to announce the newest FREE online associate degree opportunity: Fire Science!
Veteran member takes pride in service, helping othersMay 22, 2019Member 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, 2019Eastern 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 ENROLLMENTMay 19, 2019Today 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 availableMay 15, 2019OCSEA 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, 2019It's almost summer, and with that comes great OCSEA Family Fun deals on theme parks across Ohio.
Social service workers: the face of our communitiesMay 15, 2019OCSEA 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.
ODOT pony driver: Eyes of the highwayMay 15, 2019Now, 25 years into state service, Phil Carter, an ODOT pony driver keeps his eyes on the highway, makes sure his brothers and sisters in ODOT get the supplies and mail they need and spreads the union gospel wherever he can.
Pres. Mabe's thank you to correction employeesMay 14, 2019In honor of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, OCSEA President Chris Mabe brought attention to Corrections employees who keep Ohio safe and put their lives on the line each and everyday.
OCSEA Extras: Family fun discounts are hereMay 8, 2019The OCSEA Family Fun Discounts for summer are now available. Ticket deals to Ohio theme parks, water parks, zoos and more include Kings Island, Cedar Point, Zoombezi Bay, The Beach and The Cincinnati Zoo.
Public Service Recognition Week is May 5-11May 8, 2019May 5-11 is Public Service Recognition Week. Share your pride! Tell everyone you know that you are a proud public servant!