News

ODJFS teleworkers meet at union HQ
Sept. 26, 2017
The ODJFS Assembly is encouraging affected JFS teleworkers to make sure the union has their updated contact information so they will receive the latest updates on the teleworking elimination.

Call the Bargaining input hotline: Give us your feedback
Sept. 25, 2017
OCSEA members are being urged to take part in the bargaining process to call the OCSEA Bargaining Feedback phone number and talk about their priorities for this upcoming state contract. That feedback phone number is 614-948-1036.

AFSCME is taking applications for the 2018 Family scholarship
Sept. 25, 2017
AFSCME is currently accepting applications for the 2018 Family Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2017.

Don't miss out on these great Fall member-only discounts
Sept. 24, 2017
Don't miss out on fall deals specifically designated for OCSEA members only and their families.

First wave of OCSEA Free College recipients graduate
Sept. 20, 2017
Read a recent AFSCME blog on two of OCSEA's first union-member graduates from the OCSEA free college program through Eastern Gateway Community College.

Jerry Springer stands up for unions
Sept. 19, 2017
At the OCSEA Biennial Convention, Jerry Springer told delegates that unions are the ONLY institution that consistently fights for the middle class.

Don't miss out on this Great Wolf Lodge member-only discount
Sept. 19, 2017
Just announced is a discounted room rate for certain dates throughout October and November at Great Wolf Lodge. Log on to MyOCSEA to access the deals and member-only codes.

Stand up for teleworking; attend ODJFS Assembly
Sept. 19, 2017
The OCSEA/ODJFS Assembly gave Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services members a teleworking update and brought them up to speed on a meeting that took place between the union and management on the issue.

Health Care repeal and replace is back. Act now!
Sept. 18, 2017
Call Sen. Portman today and tell him to vote against the repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act which would impact 32 million Americans and Ohio Medicaid expansion.

Sign up for basic Steward class in Cleveland
Sept. 17, 2017
OCSEA will hold Basic Steward training on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 2-7 p.m. at the Warrensville Development Center.

Annual OCSEA veterans conference honors those who serve and support
Sept. 17, 2017
The annual OCSEA Veterans Committee Conference was held at the OCSEA Union Hall tto honor those union members who have served in the armed forces.

Download Veterans Conference agenda
Sept. 14, 2017
Download the OCSEA Veterans Conference agenda!

Chapters! Join the Member Outreach chapter competition
Sept. 12, 2017
In an effort to get as much feedback about bargaining the state contract as possible, OCSEA is asking chapters to "take the challenge" by distributing the OCSEA Bargaining Feedback phone number and participating in a friendly competition.

Check out your New Employee Orientation packet
Sept. 12, 2017
If you haven’t seen it yet, OCSEA’s New Employee Orientation packet has a whole new look. Chapters can request these booklets for their orientations through OCSEA.

Annual recertification vote in Iowa aims to destroy unions
Sept. 12, 2017
In attempt to destroy unions and strip workers of their collective bargaining rights, AFSCME Iowa Council 61 must hold union recertification elections EVERY YEAR for their 47 bargaining units––for a grand total of 240 elections.

Stand up for your right to sick leave
Sept. 12, 2017
Ohio House Bill 298 would reduce the allowable sick leave days for public employees to no more than 10 days per year. This would have severe impact on our OCSEA local government union members. Take action!

Beware scam targeting AFSCME members
Sept. 11, 2017
AFSCME International has been made aware that a sophisticated phishing and phone scam appears to be targeting AFSCME membership.

Take action against vision benefit attacks
Sept. 11, 2017
The Ohio General Assembly is attempting to dismantle your hard-earned vision benefits. Ohio House Bill 156 would increase the cost of non-covered vision services for OCSEA members.

Pledge up! Support your bargaining team!
Sept. 11, 2017
Show your support for the team and the work they have ahead of them by signing the Online Pledge Card.

Steps to keeping free college FREE!
Sept. 5, 2017
OCSEA's free college benefit means nothing out-of-pocket for members and families. However, there are steps that must be taken to ensure that the Easter Gateway scholarship is applied.