News

Update: federal government shutdown
Jan. 7, 2019
The State of Ohio has indicated that there are currently no negative effects for state employees due to the federal government shutdown and that they are trying to identify alternative funding should it drag on.

OCSEA District 3 to host Q&A on Ohio pension benefits
Jan. 7, 2019
All OCSEA members are encouraged to attend the Jan. 10 OCSEA District 3 meeting that will focus on OPERS benefits.

Gov-elect announces top cabinet nominees, including DR&C
Jan. 3, 2019
Gov.-elect Mike DeWine released additions to his list of key cabinet choices and senior staff picks, including his nominee to head DR&C.

Happy New Year: Looking forward to 2019
Jan. 2, 2019
As a whole, 2018 was a pretty good year, but there's a lot we can do...together. We can't start 2019 with trepidation; but rather, we must move forward in unity and eagerness to continue what unionists started in 2018.

What are your 2019 union New Year resolutions?
Jan. 2, 2019
As a union member, what small changes will you make this year to impact BIG change in the labor movement?

Make the best of 2019: Apply for the Les Best scholarship
Jan. 1, 2019
The OCSEA Les Best Scholarship application window is now OPEN and will run through April 30, 2019.

Aetna healthcare to maintain Promedica for Toledo area
Dec. 22, 2018
OCSEA is pleased to announce that negotiations with Aetna, the state’s third party administrator for healthcare in the Toledo region, have been resolved with no changes to healthcare for members in that region.

What you need to know about a government shutdown
Dec. 19, 2018
In case such a shutdown would occur, OCSEA has bargained contract language that gives some rights and relief to employees who could be furloughed in the event of a federal government closure.

Your extras holiday benefits guide
Dec. 18, 2018
Looking for holiday gifts or events throughout the season and into the New Year? Check out your exclusive OCSEA online member benefits.

Creature comforts drive a resounding success
Dec. 17, 2018
The teddy bear and stuffed toy drive led by OCSEA's Secretary-Treasurer Kathy Gersper was, once again, a resounding success.

Leaders: Election Notices deadlines for 2019
Dec. 12, 2018
The deadlines for subordinate body election and meeting notices to appear in the OCSEA magazine for the 2019 have been announced.

Healthcare UPDATE: Promedica/Aetna Toledo
Dec. 12, 2018
Read more about the latest healthcare negotiations with Promedica/Aetna, the state’s third party administrator for healthcare in the Toledo region.

Standing up for Democracy: Protect the ballot process in Ohio
Dec. 12, 2018
Ohio's citizens need and deserve access to direct democracy. and ballot intiatives make that happen. HJR 19 wants to get the ball rolling on taking it away, and leaders in the Statehouse support it.

Continuing tradition of giving this holiday
Dec. 12, 2018
This Holiday Season, OCSEA members continue to lighten the load for members of their communities by giving back in so many ways. See what Chapters 6555 and 7021 are doing to give back.

Free college: Opening doors for careers in hospitality
Dec. 11, 2018
Eastern Gateway lends itself to employment in a wide variety of business positions, including two associate degree programs with a hospitality concentration.

Attorney General members secure education benefit
Dec. 5, 2018
OCSEA members in the Ohio Attorney General's Office will have the opportunity to VOTE on their union contract beginning Nov. 9.

Say Thank You this holiday season!
Dec. 5, 2018
Go to Facebook for a video of THANKS. Share the video and tag as many friends as possible to say Thanks for giving back this holiday season.

New FREE COLLEGE opens door to tech opportunities
Dec. 5, 2018
OCSEA and Eastern Gateway announcement of seven NEW focus areas to the union’s FREE college business management program offers several areas on building technology expertise.

Announcing 7 more FREE College degrees
Nov. 28, 2018
OCSEA and Eastern Gateway Community College are so excited to announce that their FREE COLLEGE partnership is expanding once again with SEVEN new degree programs.

GM announces mass layoffs, union fights back
Nov. 28, 2018
GM made the shocking announcement to lay off nearly 15,000 employees around the country and close five GM manufacturing plants in North America, including one near Youngstown, OH. Union leaders and elected officials are pleading their case to keep the plant open and retool it.