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Union Bargaining Team says "back up claims with facts" during Dec. 20-21 session
Dec. 22, 2005 - Although most of the work during the this week's bargaining session was done in subcommittees, the work was noteworthy because the two sides are close to agreements on at least two articles. Subcommittees were used to facilitate discussion on a number of issues including sick leave, disability leave, occupational injury leave, workers' compensation, FMLA and the State's proposal for a wide-ranging expansion of management's rights. FULL STORY

Learn more about last week's bargaining session
Dec. 22, 2005 - Log in to the MyOCSEA Bargaining website to view details about what took place at the bargaining table on Dec. 13 - 15. FULL STORY

Union Bargaining Team defends personal leave, workforce development during Dec. 13 - 15
Dec. 18 , 2005 - At the start of this three-day bargaining session, negotiators started off with an exchange over Personal Leave. Management has floated a proposal to expand the required advance notice time to 72 hours. Management said one of their main reasons for expanding the notice was staffing, or as management's chief negotiator Gary Johnson repeatedly puts it, they want "butts in seats." FULL STORY

Lead negotiator delivers message to members about bargaining progress
Dec. 8, 2005 - Andy Douglas, the OCSEA Executive Director and Lead Negotiator, said today that most members are very interested in the developments related to contract negotiations for employees of the State of Ohio. Browse summaries of OCSEA's proposals and management's proposals. FULL STORY

Members wear solidarity bracelets to support union team this week
Dec. 7, 2005 - As negotiators work through the second round of bargaining this week, union members across the state continue to wear the green Union Power bracelets to show their support of the OCSEA team. More details will be available later Thursday. Log in to the MyOCSEA Bargaining website for union members only. UBBN

Negotiators continue to explore proposals
Dec. 1, 2005 - OCSEA negotiators wrapped up the second day of the first round of bargaining with a spirited defense of certain issues. Meanwhile, both sides agreed to maintain the current language for others. Log in to the MyOCSEA Bargaining website for complete details available for union members only. Contact webmaster@ocsea.org if you're having difficulty creating a new account. FULL STORY

OCSEA, management get bargaining underway
Nov. 30, 2005 - Recalling the words of Abraham Lincoln, OCSEA’s head negotiator Andy Douglas kicked off negotiations for a new contract by reminding his management counterparts that state employees and taxpayers won't remember what two sides say during negotiations but they "will never forget what we do here." FULL STORY

OCSEA, State exchange proposals; Wear your Union Power bracelet to support team
Nov. 29, 2005 - The OCSEA Negotiating Team and the State of Ohio will exchange bargaining proposals on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Bargaining begins the next day and continues throughout the weeks of December and January. Full Story

Dates set for contract negotiations; Wear your Union Power bracelet to support team
Nov. 15, 2005 - The first day of bargaining is just two weeks away. The OCSEA Negotiating Team and the State of Ohio will exchange bargaining proposals on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Bargaining begins the next day and continues throughout the weeks of December and January. Full Story

Union leaders met to elect bargaining team
July 12, 2005 - The Bargaining Council met July 9 to elect the next Negotiations Team, a group which approves bargaining strategies and develops contract provisions. Several of the newly elected team members have served on past teams and offer valuable experience. FULL STORY

Bargaining meeting dates set for July
OCSEA leaders will gather for the Bargaining Council Meeting on July 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., to select the next Negotiations Team.

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 36 - 44
May 31, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback this spring. Through June 6, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 36 - 44. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 32 - 35
May 17, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback this spring. Through May 30, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 32 - 35. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Regional bargaining meetings set for June
May 16, 2005 - All OCSEA state employee union members have the opportunity to talk face-to-face with Chief Negotiator, Andy Douglas, about top priorities for bargaining at regional meetings held around the state this summer. MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 26 - 31
May 10, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback this spring. Through May 16, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 26 - 31. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 19 - 25
May 3, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback this spring. Through May 10, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 19 - 25. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 16 - 18
April 25, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback during April and May. Through May 1, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 16 - 18. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 8 - 15
April 18, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback during April and May. Through April 25, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 8 - 15. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Weather emergency grievance update
April 18 , 2005 - Due to the large numbers of grievances filed over the weather emergency this winter, the process is taking much longer than expected. OCSEA received hundreds and hundreds of grievances—many more than anticipated.  Full Story

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 1 - 7
April 11, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback during April and May. Through April 16, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 1 - 7. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Bargaining meeting dates set for April, July
April 7, 2005 -Two big bargaining meeting dates are quickly approaching. The Bargaining Advisory Committee will meet April 16, 1 – 4 p.m., to gather input for negotiations. OCSEA leaders will gather for the Bargaining Council Meeting on July 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., to select the next Negotiations Team. Full Story

Send Feedback on Contract Articles 1 - 7
April 11, 2005 - OCSEA is soliciting your feedback during April and May. Through April 16, we're looking for your feedback on State Contract Articles 1 - 7. Complete the online bargaining feedback form now. Your input will be shared with leaders and staff as OCSEA continues its preparation for contract negotiations. TAKE ACTION

Bargaining meeting dates set for April, July
April 7, 2005 -Two big bargaining meeting dates are quickly approaching. The Bargaining Advisory Committee will meet April 16, 1 – 4 p.m., to gather input for negotiations. OCSEA leaders will gather for the Bargaining Council Meeting on July 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., to select the next Negotiations Team. Full Story

Friday evening reception to open Power conference with celebration; Register by April 11
March 21, 2005 - Union leaders and activists will start the Building Union Power 5 conference weekend with a celebration on April 22, 6 - 9 p.m. The goal of the "Get to know the public servant next door" reception is to celebrate the dedication and contributions of public service employees in improving the quality of life for all Ohioans. John Edwards wil speak at Saturday dinner. Register Now or Full Story

Union files statewide grievance on recent weather emergency; Submit individual grievance forms by Jan. 21
Jan. 4, 2005 (updated Jan. 10, 2005) - A class action grievance has been filed by the union with the Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB) for OCSEA members over the recent weather/snow emergency. The Article 13.15 grievance seeks appropriate compensation for state employees on this matter for the period of Dec. 23 - Dec. 29.   full story

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