December 21, 2017 Bargaining UpdateDec. 21, 2017OCSEA Bargaining Updates are intended for OCSEA union members only. Please do not share this information on public websites or Facebook pages.
Tax scam is headed to President's deskDec. 19, 2017A tax scam bill is headed to President Trump’s desk that’s the most unpopular tax bill in U.S. history.
Giving Tree donation deadline is Dec. 22Dec. 19, 2017As the Bargaining Team fights for a fair and strong contract, they are asking for support in their efforts to give back this holiday season. The deadline for the OCSEA Giving Tree is Dec. 22.
Download December 2017 union bulletin board fliersDec. 18, 2017Leaders: Keep your members informed. Update and refresh your Union Bulletin Board!
Take part in historic I Am 2018 eventsDec. 18, 2017The I AM 2018 initiative is about drawing inspiration from the heroes of the AFSCME Memphis sanitation strike and connecting their struggle to today’s challenges.
December 13, 2017 Bargaining UpdateDec. 12, 2017OCSEA Bargaining Updates are intended for OCSEA union members only. Please do not share this information on public websites or Facebook pages.
Leader News: Sick leave and drug testing updatesDec. 10, 2017DAS recently informed the union of two separate issues, one having to do with end of year sick leave accruals and another regarding the federal expansion of drug testing for the U.S. DOT and subsequent changes to the state drug testing process.
Chapters: Host appreciation events, pass out thank you flierDec. 6, 2017Chapter leaders are being called on to host State Employee Appreciation events in workplaces the week of Dec. 11 to help kick off bargaining.
Not too late to stop GOP tax scam on working peopleDec. 6, 2017Extreme congressional legislators are saying "No Thanks" to working families by giving away huge corporate tax breaks at the expense of working people.
Hands off public land; Stand up for national treasures Dec. 6, 2017The federal Interior Secretary has called to shrink four national monuments and change the way many other public lands and marine sites are managed.
Dec. 6 Update: Appreciation Day, donuts to kick off bargainingDec. 5, 2017The OCSEA negotiating team will kick off the start of bargaining the week of Dec. 11 with a State Employee Appreciation Day (and donuts) to members. Chapters will also hold appreciation events to coincide with bargaining.
Use OCSEA Discount for new COSI dino exhibitDec. 5, 2017Walk on the wild side and visit COSI's newest dinosaur exhibit with your exclusive member discount tickets.
Get member-only holiday deal to zoo WildlightsDec. 4, 2017Brighten your holiday with more than three million twinkling lights and festive events for the whole family at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Wildlights.
Nov. 29 update: State bargaining kicks off Dec. 11Nov. 28, 2017Dec.11 is the day the union’s bargaining with the State of Ohio will begin. Bargaining communications are restricted to active members only according, so members must create a member-only account to read bargaining updates.
Tell Senators: Stop corporate giveaways, give relief to working familiesNov. 27, 2017Take action against the GOP Tax plan that gives big businesses and the wealthiest of Americans huge tax cuts while taking away important deductions for the rest.
Knox Licking chapter gives to faith community resource centerNov. 26, 2017For Knox-Licking Chapter 4500, giving back to the community is just a part of the chapter's foundation.
Never Quit: ODOT member builds skills, careers and opportunityNov. 20, 2017OCSEA spotlighted ODOT trainer, Mickey Bache, not only for his love of teaching, but his efforts to help build skills for his brothers and sisters who maintain ODOT facilities around the state.
Get the PEOPLE MVP hoodie for a limited timeNov. 16, 2017For as little as $4 a pay period, you can become an AFSCME PEOPLE MVP and receive the brand-new OCSEA PEOPLE incentive hoodie! For a limited time only!
Toledo union leaders serve and protect during transitionNov. 15, 2017When Toledo Correctional union leaders faced safety concerns after management increased their security level and the number of dangerous inmates, they went to work to find solutions to keep prison employees and communities safe.
Union Education Trust funds at risk under Senate tax planNov. 15, 2017The GOP tax plan now in the Senate would include the elimination of the $5,250 exemption on employer-provided funds for secondary education, including UET funds.