News

Kronos to roll out to nine more state agencies
Jan. 4, 2018
OCSEA recently received notification that the Dept. of Administrative Services will begin meeting with nine state agencies to begin migration to KRONOS Workforce Central in 2018.

Union calls Hocking Correctional closure "disheartening"
Jan. 3, 2018
OCSEA led opponents speaking out against the Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction announced closure of the Hocking Correctional Institution, calling it "disheartening."

Make FREE college your New Year's resolution
Jan. 3, 2018
Get a free associate degree through your union and make your 2018 education dreams a reality.

Labor Gives Back: Members open hearts to those in need
Dec. 22, 2017
It's the season of giving and OCSEA activists and members continue to show the depth of their generosity.

December 21, 2017 Bargaining Update
Dec. 21, 2017
OCSEA 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 desk
Dec. 20, 2017
A 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. 22
Dec. 19, 2017
As 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 fliers
Dec. 19, 2017
Leaders: Keep your members informed. Update and refresh your Union Bulletin Board!

Take part in historic I Am 2018 events
Dec. 19, 2017
The 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 Update
Dec. 13, 2017
OCSEA 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 updates
Dec. 11, 2017
DAS 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 flier
Dec. 7, 2017
Chapter 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 people
Dec. 6, 2017
Extreme 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, 2017
The 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 bargaining
Dec. 6, 2017
The 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 exhibit
Dec. 5, 2017
Walk on the wild side and visit COSI's newest dinosaur exhibit with your exclusive member discount tickets.

Get member-only holiday deal to zoo Wildlights
Dec. 4, 2017
Brighten 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. 11
Nov. 29, 2017
Dec.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 families
Nov. 28, 2017
Take 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 center
Nov. 27, 2017
For Knox-Licking Chapter 4500, giving back to the community is just a part of the chapter's foundation.