Archive 2006
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Union-negotiated pay raises kick in July 1; State's direct deposit deadline looms
June 15, 2006 - Don't forget that the first pay hike (3 percent) of the new OCSEA and State of Ohio contract kicks in during the pay period that includes July 1, 2006. On a related note, remember that also starting on July 1 is the mandatory direct deposit of paychecks. Want to avoid the PowerPay system? Just ask your payroll officer for an “Authorization for Direct Deposit of Pay Form” and return it before July 1. FULL STORY | PAY RANGE TABLE

Members give nod to new state employee contract
Feb. 28, 2006 - OCSEA announced today union members voted by a two-to-one margin to accept a new three-year contract containing pay raise provisions that mark a sharp contrast to one reluctantly agreed to in 2003. FULL STORY

Browse FAQ on premium holiday
Feb. 28, 2006 - Union members were pleased that the new contract holds the line on the cost of many health care components and even offers several improvements. The sound fiscal health of his OCSEA members’ health care plan allows for a premium “holiday” – a month where no premium is due – in both 2006 and 2007.  FULL STORY

Regional meeting series successful
Feb. 23, 2006 - A series of regional meetings—organized to answer questions and provide information to chapter leaders on the Tentative Agreement and Fact Finder's Report—ended Tuesday evening. FULL STORY

Download chapter voting schedule
Feb. 22, 2006 - The voting schedule for Contract Ratification meetings is available online. If your chapter is not listed, please contact your officers or staff representative. Only dues paying members may vote. Chapter voting results must be submitted to OCSEA by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 28. MEETING SCHEDULE or FULL STORY

Regional meetings to review contract run through Feb. 21
Feb. 16, 2006 (updated Feb. 21) - The final Regional Bargaining meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6 - 8 p.m., in Cambridge. Members of the bargaining team, the executive committee, and the executive director will be at the tenth regional meeting tonight to provide information and answer questions about the tentative agreement and the fact finder's report. FULL STORY

Members to weigh in on contract during ratification voting process
Review union guide to fact finder's report
Feb. 13, 2006 - Your chapter will be scheduling times and locations for voting to occur in the next few weeks. Watch the OCSEA website this week for details. In the meantime, review the contract article-by-article summary in the union's guide to the Fact Finder's Report. Full Story

Fact finder recommends wage increases
Feb. 10, 2006 - The fact finder, Dr. Harry Graham, recommended wage increases of 3.0 percent, 3.5 percent, and 3.5 percent to occur in the pay period of July 1 of 2006, 2007, and 2008 respectively. FULL STORY

Release time deadline for poll workers: Feb. 10
Feb. 8, 2006 - The Office of Collective Bargaining issued an email to OCSEA today about granting approval for the release time of one member per location to staff the union ballot boxes and requiring the union to give notice regarding poll workers by Friday, Feb. 10. FULL STORY

FAQ offers details about Workforce Development changes
Feb. 7, 2006 - One of the best developments in negotiations, pending contract ratification, will result in the union assuming control of the Workforce Development program. As part of the resolution to several bargaining issues, management tentatively agreed to give up its share of control over WD and to allow OCSEA to restructure the program. Check out the new FAQ.  Full Story

Download tentative agreement, union's fact finding presentation
Jan. 31, 2006 - Wages was the only issue left to go to fact finding. OCSEA and management submitted their cases in writing to the fact finder, Dr. Harry Graham. For details, download and print the union's presentation regarding wages and the tentative agreement. FULL STORY

Fact Finding hearing set for tomorrow, TA available soon
Jan. 30, 2006 - Wages is the only issue left to settle now. OCSEA and management will make their cases before a fact finder at a hearing in Columbus tomorrow. FULL STORY

Learn more about most recent bargaining session
Jan. 27, 2006 - In a historic week of mediation, the union and management were able to come to agreement on all outstanding articles, except for wages. In past negotiations, any articles carrying a price tag – such as health care, Workforce Development and wages – were guaranteed to go to fact-finding. Bargaining updates are available to members only. FULL STORY

Contract Negotiations “Roadshows” scheduled
Jan. 26, 2006 - In an effort to communicate with union members about the results of contract negotiations, members of the Negotiating Team, OCSEA’s chief negotiator, the executive committee and OCSEA staff will visit the 10 cities. FULL STORY

Learn more about most recent bargaining session
Jan. 20, 2006 - Log in to the MyOCSEA Bargaining website to view details about what took place at the bargaining table Jan. 18 - 19. Bargaining updates are available to members only. FULL STORY

Members continue to wear solidarity bracelets to support union team
Jan. 20, 2006 - As negotiators move toward mediation next week, union members across the state continued to wear the green Union Power bracelets to show their support of the OCSEA team. FULL STORY

Learn more about most recent bargaining session
Jan. 13, 2006 - Log in to the MyOCSEA Bargaining website to view details about what took place at the bargaining table Jan. 10 - 12. Bargaining updates are available to members only. FULL STORY

Learn more about Jan. 4 - 5 bargaining session
Jan. 6, 2006 - Log in to the MyOCSEA Bargaining website to view details about what took place at the bargaining table Jan. 4 - 5. Bargaining updates are available to members only. FULL STORY

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