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How Mark Janus benefits from his union
June 20, 2018
Mark Janus is the public face of a case that could make the entire country “Right to Work” for public employees. He is also a fairshare member already reaping the benefits of unions.

State Contract: Download new pay tables
June 13, 2018
The OCSEA Negotiations Team wants to make sure that OCSEA state bargaining unit members have access to the updated pay ranges for the 2018-2021 contract.

Union magazine feature: Profiles in Courage
June 12, 2018
In the spring edition of the union magazine, the services of correction and juvenile correction member activists are spotlighted in a piece called Profiles in Courage.

Ohio’s voter purge: What you need to know
June 12, 2018
In a blow to voting rights, the U.S. Supreme Courtruled against a federal judge and in favor of Ohio's voter suppression tactic to purge voters.

June 2018 Union Bulletin Board: New IT degree, discounts and more
June 10, 2018
Get the virtual June 2018 union bulletin board fliers with great information on new union benefits and discounts, events and more.

Unions: The last, best defense for workers
June 6, 2018
A union voice—YOUR union voice—is one of the last defenses we have to protect the important work we do. But it’s going to take all of us to make it happen.

Celebrate being union with the Dropkick Murphys
June 4, 2018
Celebrate being union with the Dropkick Murphys in Cleveland and Columbus in June.

NEW! Eastern Gateway Information Technology degree
June 4, 2018
For the first-time ever, OCSEA and Eastern Gateway are bringing members and their families an IT degree at a very low cost.

Conference attendees affirm there is “Life After Janus”
June 4, 2018
OCSEA Steward Conference left 400 activists emboldened to stick with the union and work to make the union even stronger after a Janus U.S. Supreme Court decision is expected later this month.

Gas line investigator never quits on safety
June 4, 2018
For PUCO member Mike Purcell, a gas pipeline safety investigator, safety is his top priority.

June 2018: Janus Decision Day is coming
May 29, 2018
Instead of making it easier for workers to get ahead––collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions––the Janus political attack has been brought forward by billionaires who want to make it harder for workers to get ahead and win for their families.

Team Up ODOT: Celebrate highway innovation
May 28, 2018
OCSEA members are invited to join their brothers and sisters in ODOT for a celebration of highway innovation at Team Up ODOT 2018.

Buy Corrections Day Cleveland Indian tickets now
May 28, 2018
Join the Cleveland Indians as they battle the Detroit Tigers at the annual Law Enforcement/Corrections Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 23.

Get half price Zoombezi Bay tickets
May 27, 2018
Don’t miss this great member-only deal for 1/2 price admission to the Zoombezi Bay water park through June 5.

Get important state contract dates; attend contract training
May 22, 2018
Get important contract dates and find a new contract training near you!

Keep busy this summer with union discounts
May 22, 2018
It's Family Fun discount time! Make the most of your summer with these member-only discounts to Ohio's best theme parks, water parks and zoos.

Lucasville 25 years later: Remember, reflect and honor
May 22, 2018
On May 22, supporters of Ohio's Corrections Officers and prison employees gathered to reflect on 25 years since the deadly siege on the state prison located in Lucasville, Ohio and to honor all those prison employees who have given their lives for public service.

Activists build momentum at Women and Minority Conference
May 21, 2018
Attendees at the 2018 WAC/CMCA Conference participated in dialogues about keeping the union dream alive and heard from speakers who support public workers and their rights to the American Dream through a union voice.

OCSEA launches election 2018 website
May 20, 2018
OCSEA's election resource website, OCSEAVotes, is officially live as we approach the Tuesday, May 8 Primary.

OCSEA districts looking for union-friendly candidates
May 20, 2018
Beginning in mid-May, OCSEA's nine districts are screening candidates for Ohio House and Senate district seats for the 2018 General Election in November.