News

Announcing new and improved website search feature
Jan. 30, 2017
OCSEA's website search feature has been revamped.

Eastern Gateway session starts March 20
Jan. 29, 2017
OCSEA has developed a checklist to make it easier to navigate the FREE Eastern Gateway Community College enrollment process.

Union VICTORY on Right to Work…..for now
Jan. 24, 2017
Thanks to a massive mobilization effort, West Chester Township has decided to table consideration of a Right To Work proposal.

Make the Power of Bargaining Pledge
Jan. 18, 2017
Starting the week of January 23, OCSEA members will be asked to show their support for union contract negotiators. OCSEA Pledge Cards will be available in every work site.

Tell your education story on video
Jan. 17, 2017
Tell your education success story through the Union Education Trust "Selfies for Success" promotional video contest.

OCSEA online calendar gets an upgrade
Jan. 17, 2017
Some new and improved upgrades to the OCSEA online will make browsing easy and seamless.

DRC, DYS release FAQ on Shared Services
Jan. 17, 2017
DR&C and DYS released a joint statement and Frequently Asked Questions about a Shared Services initiative.

Register for online OCSEA Basic Steward Training
Jan. 10, 2017
Basic Steward Training, covering the 2015–2018 contract between the State of Ohio and OCSEA, is now available on-line in a live Webinar format.

Save the date! OCSEA Retiree Luncheon
Jan. 10, 2017
RSVP for OCSEA's Retiree Luncheon

Ohio workers in Butler County area protest Right to Work
Jan. 10, 2017
Shortly after Kentucky became the 27th state to pass Right to Work, an Ohio township decided it would try to pass a resolution to attack workers in its own Cincinnati-area township.

Ease the burden of college with OCSEA's Les Best Scholarship
Jan. 8, 2017
Apply for the OCSEA Les Best Scholarship through April 30. OCSEA awards up to $12,000 in scholarships to members, spouses and dependents.

Mansfield unionists step it up for holidays
Dec. 31, 2016
Chapter 7000 is the Labor GIves Back spotlight.

OCSEA applauds Governor's veto of Sunset Review bill
Dec. 27, 2016
Ohio’s largest state employees union says Governor John Kasich did the right thing by vetoing the Sunset Review bill, Senate Bill 329. The legislation had the potential for “sunsetting” or abolishing entire state agencies if found to not be “useful” or “effective” by a small legislative review committee.

Nominate for the Bob White Labor Gives Back Award
Dec. 21, 2016
Nominate a member or subordinate body for the Bob White Labor Gives Back Award.

Happy Holidays from Pres. Chris Mabe
Dec. 21, 2016
OCSEA President Chris Mabe wishes OCSEA members a happy holiday and thanks public employees for their service.

ODJFS notifies union of intent to review customer Service Classifications
Dec. 20, 2016
ODJFS notifies union of possible classification review process beginning in early 2017.

IRS announces business mileage rate for 2017
Dec. 20, 2016
IRS announces mileage rate for 2017.

December 2016 UBBNs ready for download
Dec. 19, 2016
Download the December 2016 Union Bulletin Board Network fliers and see what union benefits are at your fingertips.

OCSEA members get snow tubing discount
Dec. 19, 2016
OCSEA members and their families get 12 percent off the best available rates at Beach Mountain Snow Tubing in Mason, OH.

Columbus Zoo and Wildlights discount
Dec. 15, 2016
OCSEA union members are eligible for discount ticket prices for a very special Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Wildlights holiday event being held on Dec. 17.