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Your union newsletter - January 10, 2024
Jan. 10, 2024
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Your 2024 Union New Year's Resolutions
Jan. 5, 2024
Are you ready to kick off the New Year right? How about resolving to build union solidarity and support for a fair contract in 2024.

Your union newsletter - January 3, 2024
Jan. 3, 2024
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Labor Gives Back: Georgetown OVH and Richland 7000
Jan. 2, 2024
This holiday season, OCSEA chapters stepped up in a big way to help those in need in their communities.

Bargaining Pledge Card Solidarity Drive continues
Dec. 19, 2023
The OCSEA Bargaining Pledge Solidarity Drive kicked off Nov. 20. Chapters are leading the drive on the local level to build solidarity. Get involved! Sign a card of support today!

State Bargaining Update December 14, 2023
Dec. 14, 2023
Read this important State Contract Bargaining Update - for members only!

Your union newsletter - December 12, 2023
Dec. 12, 2023
Get this week's union news, including info on the Bargaining Kick Off Solidarity Rally.

Support Your Bargaining Team: 2024 Bargaining Toolkit
Dec. 11, 2023
We encourage you to use this OCSEA Bargaining 2024 Toolkit as a guide as we build support through the process. This branding toolkit will provide members and local chapters with materials to promote the “Fighting To Win” campaign.

"Thank you" billboards launch, solidarity headquarters open
Dec. 11, 2023
"Thank you state workers" billboards launch, solidarity headquarters open

Bargaining Kick Off Rally is Dec 13 at Solidarity Headquarters
Dec. 11, 2023
OCSEA's Bargaining Solidarity Headquarters is open in downtown Columbus to bring awareness to the upcoming state contract bargaining process and the good work of state employees. Attend an event

New OCSEA discount college benefit launches for 2024
Dec. 11, 2023
OCSEA has launched a new union discount college benefit option that offers up to 50% discounted college tuition rates for all OCSEA members and their extended family.

Your union newsletter - December 6, 2023
Dec. 6, 2023
Get this week's union news, including OCSEA's launched bargaining billboard campaign and the new OCSEA discount college benefit.

Your union newsletter - November 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023
Get this week's union news including info on 12 Days of Christmas, OCSEA's bargaining Solidarity Headquarters and more.

Alberta Street chapter president gears up for bargaining, holidays
Nov. 29, 2023
Aubrey and her colleagues help source medical supplies and pharmaceuticals for all State of Ohio agencies, some local governments as well as some non-profits. She is proud of her tight-knit chapter and the things they are accomplishing.

ODOT union members nail it with innovation, skill
Nov. 20, 2023
There’s no better display of good, efficient and innovative government than the summer showcase called Team Up ODOT. There, the creativity and skill of OCSEA ODOT members is on full display.

Happy Thanksgiving from your union
Nov. 20, 2023
As we prepare for this week's holiday, we want to take a moment to say Happy Thanksgiving and to wish all our OCSEA sisters and brothers a safe and healthy holiday. We hope you can find ways to embrace the goodness around us, celebrate family and friends and discover the thankfulness that this holiday represents.

Your union newsletter - November 15, 2023
Nov. 15, 2023
Get this week's union news, including information on pledging support for the OCSEA Bargaining Team, your bargaining to-do list and the DYS investigation.

Understaffing major factor in DYS news investigation
Nov. 15, 2023
An eight-month investigation into DYS and youth detention systems concludes with what OCSEA has been saying for years: understaffing and lack of strong leadership is at the heart of the increased assaults in the youth system.

Your union newsletter - November 9, 2023
Nov. 9, 2023
Get this week's union news, including a salute to veterans and bargaining to do's.

Motor Vehicle Inspectors: A vital piece of the school bus safety puzzle
Nov. 8, 2023
The Fall edition of the OCSEA magazine is here and we're celebrating members like Rodney Parker, a Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs) whose job is critical to inspecting school buses and the safety of our children.