CCA changes name, seeks private detention centersNov. 1, 2016After the federal government announced it would no longer use private prisons to house federal inmates, the Corrections Corporation of America is changing its brand with a new name, but continues its same old mission.
Marching for families, farms at Halloween paradeNov. 1, 2016OCSEA union members and supporters hit the streets of Mansfield to participate in the community's annual Halloween parade and stand up for public employee union members.
Death row inmate move is another rash DR&C decision Oct. 25, 2016OCSEA union leaders told state and national press that the move of death row inmates is another rash DR&C decision that could have a serious impact.
OCSEA pickets prison farm closures at cattle auction Oct. 25, 2016OCSEA activists and supporters picketed the closure of the state's prison farms at the site of the last beef cattle auction.
UET announces professional education increaseOct. 19, 2016The UET Board of Trustees is pleased to announce an increase in the Professional Enhancement (PE) Program benefit to $1,500 per fiscal year.
AFSCME offers members free child ID kitsOct. 19, 2016AFSCME is partnering with the National Child Identification Program to keep kids safe. This month, AFSCME members and retirees will receive a child identification kit in the fall issue of Works, the union's member magazine.
Support prison farms at Mansfield Halloween paradeOct. 18, 2016Protest the prison farm closures at the Mansfield Halloween parade on October 29.
Download Oct. 25 Mansfield prison farm picket flierOct. 18, 2016OCSEA members who work at Ohio’s prison farms and their supporters will continue their protest of the state’s prison farm closures in Mansfield on Oct. 29.
OCSEA Labor 2016 office now open at 1 p.m.Oct. 17, 2016Volunteer for both phone banking and labor walks from OCSEA Headquarters through Election Day.
Download the Fall 2016 Public Employee QuarterlyOct. 17, 2016Download the Fall 2016 edition of OCSEA’s member magazine.
View 2016 Next Wave Conference photo galleryOct. 13, 2016OCSEA members gathered in Columbus on Oct. 8 for the OCSEA District 6 Next Wave Conference.
ALEC-inspired SB 329 could kill state agenciesOct. 11, 2016Take a stand against Ohio’s Senate Bill 329, which could do away with entire state agencies, disrupting the lives of millions of Ohioans who depend on the government services.
Early voting is underway across OhioOct. 11, 2016Early voting has begun in Ohio. Registered voters can cast their ballots at their local board of election's designated early voting polling place.
Join Lee Saunders in Cleveland on FridayOct. 11, 2016Join AFSCME President Lee Saunders and USW President Leo W. Gerard for a labor rally in Cleveland.
SB 329 eliminates agencies if legislators don’t actOct. 4, 2016SB 329 would do what no other state has ever done: consider “sunsetting” or eliminating entire executive state agencies simply by inaction of a minor committee.
Eastern Gateway: There's still time to registerOct. 3, 2016New classes for Eastern Gateway start October 17. There's still have time to complete the enrollment process before the October 12 deadline.
Next Wave: Coming together for the future of laborSept. 27, 2016On October 8, OCSEA District 6 will sponsor a Next Wave Conference for new and young members, and their union mentors, about their issues and how they can make a difference in their union and community for the next generation.
AG DeWine tries to block overtime protectionsSept. 27, 2016Attorney General Mike DeWine is leading the charge to block overtime protections for 4 million Americans.
GDC "Our Town Our Jobs Rally" photo gallerySept. 27, 2016View the GDC "Our Town, Our Jobs" photo gallery.
Wear AFSCME green for to show support for GDC rallySept. 20, 2016Come out and support your Dept. of Developmental Disabilities union brothers and sisters who have been threatened with a layoff at the Gallipolis Developmental Center. This is the third time the center has been targeted for layoffs in recent years.