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ODNR Assembly discusses youth work program, convention
May 21, 2009 - The ODNR Assembly met Saturday, May 16 to make plans for the upcoming OCSEA/AFSCME 28th biennial convention, and to address their concerns about the national youth employment program coming to the agency this summer. FULL STORY

Natural resources stakeholders prepare for legislative summit
Jan. 29, 2009 - The Ohio Natural Resources Stakeholders Group, which includes OCSEA, will host the Outdoors Ohio Legislative Summit on Feb. 11 with the goal of educating Ohio legislators about the value of Ohio’s natural resources. FULL STORY

ODNR Chap. 2515 shows holiday spirit through toy drive
Dec. 12, 2008 - ODNR Chap. 2515 shows holiday spirit through toy drive At their annual holiday party, ODNR chap. 2515 encouraged members to bring a toy in the spirit of the season, to help those less fortunate in these critical economic times.
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ODNR Stakeholders Group sets Feb. 11 as date for legislative summit
Dec. 12, 2008 - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Stakeholders Group met Monday, Dec. 8, to hear an update about the parks study committee as well as continue planning for its upcoming legislative summit. FULL STORY

ODNR releases layoff rationale; Union leaders help displaced workers
May 16, 2008 - Today, OCSEA Assembly leaders met with Ohio Department of Natural Resources management and were provided a layoff rationale for the agency. The plan calls for a total of 22 positions to be abolished, of which 13 are represented by OCSEA. FULL STORY

Layoff Resources available online
Spring 2008 - The union has been working to minimize the number of jobs impacted by state budget cuts. Union, state, and other resources are listed below. LEARN MORE

Natural resources activists on Earth Day to lobby legislators
Together we can make a difference for Ohio's future.
April 10, 2008 - Union leaders from the OCSEA / Ohio Department of Natural Resources Assembly are inviting all OCSEA members to participate in a Lobby Day sponsored by the Ohio Environmental Council on Tuesday, April 22, at the YWCA and Statehouse in downtown Columbus. FULL STORY

Water and Wastewater Treatment Operators agreement provide opportunities for members
September 2007 - OCSEA members in August 2007 ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that increased the number of qualified and certified water and wastewater treatment operators in the state parks. FULL STORY