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Archive 2005 OCSEA's News Center includes links to recent features from the current year, as well as links to the 2007 Archive, 2006 Archive, and 2004 Archive . Learn more about last bargaining session ELECTIONS UNION POWER Members continue to wear solidarity bracelets to support union team BARGAINING Learn more about last week's bargaining session BARGAINING Members wear solidarity bracelets to support union team this week Negotiators continue to explore proposals COMMUNITY Deadline extended to Dec. 2; Nominate member for community service award Nov. 22, 2005 - OCSEA's Horizon Award is given each year to one member who demonstrates positive service to the community or individuals in the community, or who has performed an act of heroism in the past year. The Horizon Award recipient will be honored at a special ceremony and presented with a plaque at the Dec. 10, 2005, OCSEA Board of Directors meeting in Columbus. OCSEA will donate $500 to the charity of the recipient's choice. FULL STORY BUDGET CUTS Spending cut bill approved by House, moves to Senate for reconciliation; Thank Rep. Ney for "no" vote Nov. 21 , 2005 - The House of Representatives passed their $49.5 billion spending cut bill (H.R. 4241) early Friday morning by the narrowest of margins. Please take a moment to thank Rep. Bob Ney (R) for voting against the package of cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and student loans to pay for a series of new tax cuts for the wealthy also moving through Congress. Dial the switchboard at 1-800-426-8073 and ask for Ney's office. FULL STORY House Republican leadership suffers stunning defeat; Thanks to all members who made calls asking Regula to reconsider deep ES cuts BARGAINING 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. The current contract expires on Feb. 28, 2006. FULL STORY QUALITY ELECTION RESULTS OCSEA thanks union activists, looks forward to strengthening reform movement Nov. 9, 2005 - True change seldom comes easy—trying something new and different is always tough the first time out. Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5 were defeated yesterday at the polls , but our work on this campaign marks the beginning of a reform movement that will only grow as we head into 2006 and beyond. On a related note, Issue 1 passed. FULL STORY OHIO BUDGET Colorado residents vote to suspend Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR), restore critical state funding Nov. 7, 2005 - The Coalition for Ohio's Future issued a statement last week about the rejection of TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) in Colorado. OCSEA is a part of the coalition that opposes proposals to forever force state and local governments to follow an unworkable and rigid budgeting formula. FULL STORY EVENTS Download workshop materials from quality conference Oct. 31, 2005 - The Ohio Partnership for Excellence (OPE) sponsored a two day leadership event this fall in Columbus. It offered more than 20 learning sessions and workshops. Selected workshop materials are now available online. Full Story UBBN October bulletins available to download Oct. 24, 2005 - Download the latest Union Bulletin Board Network fliers now. Topics to share include: Nov. 8 Elections, bargaining email updates, quality conference materials, High Performance awards, and HB 187/Civil Service Reform. FULL STORY EDUCATION Register online for fall, winter courses Oct. 24, 2005 - Register now online or call the hotline to reserve your seat in a stewards training or a special topic course. It's not too late. Current offerings are scheduled now through Jan. 25, 2006. FULL STORY More... Oct. 7, 2005 - Late breaking news on upcoming events, outreach efforts Sept. 14, 2005 - Register online for fall, winter courses Sept. 9, 2005 - OCSEA backs Tilling for OPERS Board Sept. 8, 2005 - Union responds to Ohio Supreme Court decision concerning release of state employee data Sept. 2, 2005 - Union members aid hurricane victims Aug. 31, 2005 - OCSEA supports Union Label Week Sept 5 – 10 Aug. 30, 2005 - Q & A: Union interviews BWC interim administrator Aug. 30, 2005 - Attacks continue on Ohio Elections Reform Aug. 27, 2005 - All enjoyed Friday's Masked Ball; Business wraps up Aug. 26 , 2005 - AFSCME International President sends message to convention delegates about moving Ohio forward Aug. 25, 2005 - Union power abounds in Cleveland as OCSEA's 26th Biennial Convention opens, Pres. Alexander delivers State of Union Aug. 25, 2005 - "I'm 100 percent for PEOPLE" Aug. 25, 2005 - Rules, Credentials Committees prepare for start of convention Aug. 25, 2005 - Who is that? Meet Roni Beavin-Lowe, AFSCME International Education Aug. 25, 2005 - Photo Gallery - OCSEA Members on Quality, Union Benefits Trust, PEOPLE, and Casino Night.... Aug. 24, 2005 - Union activists gather this week in Cleveland for 26th Biennial Convention Aug. 24, 2005 - Convention: OCSEA Board of Directors member shares his hometown favorites Aug. 24, 2005 - Convention: Who is that? Meet Wendy Patton, policy liason for Policy Matters Ohio Aug. 23, 2005 - Union calls for investigation of ignored coroner’s report, says CO firings based on testimony from death row inmates Aug. 23, 2005 - Help stop attacks on Ohio Elections Reform Aug. 21, 2005 - Register online for Oct. 12 High Peformance Workplace Conference Aug. 18, 2005 - Don't let opponents bankrupt RON in court; Take next steps to support reform measures Aug. 11, 2005 - Quality activists across the state do the "Q" Aug. 9, 2005 - Reform Ohio Now campaign submits signatures Aug. 9, 2005 - Photographs from RON press conference Aug. 9, 2005 - Constitutional amendment to limit state spending pulled from November ballot consideration Aug. 2, 2005 - Deadline extended; Help coalition fight new scheme to stop reforms July 29, 2005 - Health care bargaining continues to present challenges, opportunities July 27, 2005 - AFSCME president comments on AFL-CIO Convention boycott July 25, 2005 - Support PEOPLE Fun Walk at the convention July 15, 2005 - Court says legislature violated single-subject rule; Attorney union exclusion, contract ratification changes nullifiedJuly 13, 2005 - Reform Ohio Now coalition needs your help to stop corruption July 1 2, 2005 - Union leaders met to elect bargaining team July 12, 2005 - Sign up for TABOR speakers' bureau training held at OCSEA July 20 July 7, 2005 - Approved April board meeting minutes available online July 6, 2005 - Register now online for autumn OCSEA Education courses: Browse by city or Browse by course title June 28, 2005 - Quality: Register online now for July 19 Pathways to Excellence event held at OCSEA HQ June 27, 2005 - Union leaders to elect bargaining team June 23, 2005 - Boycott affects some Summer Fun coupons June 9, 2005 - Download and print your Summer Fun Coupons now! June 9, 2005 - Civil Service "deform" bill would dismantle protections, promote cronyismJune 3, 2005 - Proposed legislation (HB 188) to impact state's information technology services, employees June 3, 2005 - Union urges members to consider enrolling in facilitation training this summer June 3, 2005 - Sign up now for pre-retirement planning sessions set for July in Cleveland June 2, 2005 - Sign up now for pre-retirement planning sessions set for September in Columbus Below may be duplicates: July 25, 2005 - Support PEOPLE Fun Walk at the convention July 15, 2005 - Court says legislature violated single-subject rule; Attorney union exclusion, contract ratification changes nullifiedJuly 13, 2005 - Reform Ohio Now coalition needs your help to stop corruption July 12, 2005 - Union leaders met to elect bargaining team July 12, 2005 - Sign up for TABOR speakers' bureau training held at OCSEA July 20 July 7, 2005 - Approved April board meeting minutes available online July 6, 2005 - Register now online for autumn OCSEA Education courses: Browse by city or Browse by course title June 28, 2005 - Quality: Register online now for July 19 Pathways to Excellence event held at OCSEA HQ June 27, 2005 - Union leaders to elect bargaining team June 23, 2005 - Boycott affects some Summer Fun coupons June 9, 2005 - Download and print your Summer Fun Coupons now! June 9, 2005 - Civil Service "deform" bill would dismantle protections, promote cronyismJune 3, 2005 - Proposed legislation (HB 188) to impact state's information technology services, employees June 3, 2005 - Union urges members to consider enrolling in facilitation training this summer June 3, 2005 - Sign up now for pre-retirement planning sessions set for July in Cleveland June 2, 2005 - Sign up now for pre-retirement planning sessions set for September in Columbus
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