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Archive 2008

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May 5, 2008 - Team Up ODOT''s agenda packed full for 10th anniversary

May 2, 2008 - ODJFS announces 77 position cuts; Union’s focus turns to displaced members

May 2, 2008 - Union: Cuts could affect security

May 2, 2008 - Layoffs class scheduled in several cities statewide for May

May 2, 2008 - Regional Worker Adjustment Committees gear up to help

May 2, 2008 - UET can help you develop new skills, sharpen existing skills

May 1, 2008 - Union leaders address paper layoffs, work to reduce job loss

May 1, 2008 - Support Ohio Healthy Families Act; Write letter to editor

April 30, 2008 - Layoffs class scheduled in several cities statewide for May

April 30, 2008 - Regional Worker Adjustment Committees gear up to help

April 30, 2008 - Register for WAC by May 16

April 30, 2008 - PEOPLE offers MVP Quarterly Payment Plan for retirees and local government members

April 30, 2008 - DRC Agreement signed to save jobs

April 30, 2008 - Members to protest prison job cuts outside of Belmont Correctional Institution

April 29, 2008 - ODJFS budget reduction plan anticipated later this week

April 29, 2008 - Participate in local union candidate screenings

April 29, 2008 - PEOPLE: New quarterly plan for retirees, local government

April 29, 2008 - Register online for union classes

April 28, 2008 - Quality leaders use power event to recruit agency activists

April 28, 2008 - Layoff training offered April 29 to ODJFS union members

April 25, 2008 - Columbus JFS chapter goes above, beyond at union fairs

April 25, 2008 - Joint JFS committee submits recommendations to director

April 24, 2008 - Know how to keep safe on job

April 23, 2008 - ODNR unionist lobby legislators

April 23, 2008 - First-ever PEOPLE auction successful, held at BUP 8

April 22, 2008 - Get free health screenings

April 22, 2008 - Bargaining Advisory Council meets in June

April 21, 2008 - Building Union Power 8 mobilizes, offers tools

April 21, 2008 - HPI awards presented to 8 chapters at BUP 8

April 18, 2008 - Open enrollment May 5 - 16

April 18, 2008 - Bus heads to PA for GOTV

April 15, 2008 - Members to bid on auction items at BUP8 to raise PEOPLE dollars

April 15, 2008 - Event workshops designed to help members make change that matters

April 15, 2008 - Guest speaker says health care messaging to clinch 2008 elections

April 14, 2008 - Power-packed agenda to help support members in making change that matters

Apri 11, 2008 - Chapter 2599 to host 3 health, education fairs in Columbus

April 11, 2008 - OCSEA leaders mourn loss of union activist Bob Boger

April 10, 2008 - OCSEA members in DR&C shoulder unfair burden of cuts

April 10, 2008 - ODNR Activists on Earth Day to lobby legislators; Register now

April 2, 2008 - BUP to showcase Gear Up & Gas Up with PEOPLE contest

April 2, 2008 - WAC event set for May 30 - June 1 at Salt Fork Resort

April 1, 2008 - AFSCME affiliate leaders gear up for Labor 2008 activities

April 2008 - OCSEA assembly leaders to participate in NASHTU to advocate for federal dollars

April 2008 - Consider Retiree Membership

April 2008 - ERIP factsheet updated

April 2008 - Disability factsheet updated (PDF)

April 2008 - ODJFS Assembly Pres. asks for Q & A input by April 23

March 29, 2008 - Photo Gallery Update: AFSCME Affiliates meet to gear up for Labor 2008 Activities

March 20, 2008 - Download most recent UBBN materials for your board

March 19, 2008 - Celebrate Team Up ODOT

March 13, 2008 - Consider your BUP 8 workshop choices now; Register now

March 13, 2008 - OCSEA Department Factsheet on ERIP revised (PDF)

March 12, 2008 - Union leaders work to minimize damage to agency programs, jobs

March 12, 2008 - Bush administration to fund employment services at -100% (yeah, that's ZERO)

March 12, 2008 - OCB director leaves; Note new address when sending forms

March 11, 2008 - Sign up by April 9 to donate items for auction at BUP

March 11, 2008 - OCSEA VP testifies on Veterans Department bill

March 2008 - Stop MRDD cuts; Email your legislators now

March 6, 2008 - TAKE ACTION: Stop MRDD cuts; Email your legislators

March 6, 2008 - FAQ: Flextime & Alternative Work Schedule Changes

March 2008 - Savings: 2 Cavs games left

March 4, 2008 - Share your ideas to ease ODJFS budget squeeze

Feb. 2008 - Extras Benefit Correction: First Communications local, long distance phone plans

Feb. 29, 2008 - Check your union bulletin or online PDFs

Feb. 28, 2008 - Photo Gallery Update: AFSCME Retirees Chapter 1184 Luncheon

Feb. 27, 2008 - TAKE ACTION: Urge legislators to stop MH hospital closings

Feb. 26, 2008 - Board meeting minutes posted; Login to view

Feb. 26, 2008 - Note new address when sending forms

Feb. 22, 2008 - Tell OCSEA how flextime changes impact your family, your customers

Feb. 22, 2008 - Help get out vote for Hillary by March 4; Join labor walks, phone banks in your area

Feb. 19, 2008 - Labor, management agree to review IT classifications

Feb. 15 - 17, 2008 - Photo Gallery Update: CMCA Conference

Feb. 15, 2008 - Union members, community to protest closing of Dayton mental health hospital

Feb. 11, 2008 - Legislative Watch: Federal budget cuts hurt jobless and state budgets

Feb. 11, 2008 - Final Bush budget means cuts to AFSCME member jobs across nation

Feb. 11, 2008 - Congress passes stimulus plan; Senate Republicans blocked addition of unemployment benefit extensions and home heating assistance

Feb. 7, 2008 - AFSCME to Congress: Reform or Repeal GPO, WEP Laws hurting retirees

Feb. 6, 2008 - AFSCME convention delegate elections approach this spring

Feb. 5, 2008 - BUP 8 event delivers tools for change

Feb 2008 - Savings: 3 Cavs games left

Jan. 29, 2008 - Agency Review Teams request member input

Jan. 29, 2008 - Feb. 4: Last day to register to vote in March 4 Primary

Jan. 28, 2008 - OAKS tracks preventive care incentives; Next batch paid after Feb. 29

Jan. 28, 2008 - Get free health screening at your workplace

Jan. 25, 2008 - Ohio AFL-CIO President Joe Rugola testifies on government pension offset impact on AFSCME members

Jan. 25, 2008 - Economic stimulus plan on move; Ignores needs of states, local governments

Jan. 24, 2008 - Ohio's low-income children denied health care thanks to Congressional Bushies

Jan. 23, 2008 - Agencies to consider options to fill budget gap

Jan. 23, 2008 - DYS Report: Facilities overcrowded, understaffed

Jan. 22, 2008 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped AFSCME sanitation workers 40 years ago

Jan. 22, 2008 -
Watch MLK Jr. video

Jan. 16, 2008 - Help override Bush veto on children's health insurance

Jan. 16, 2008 - Union Plus Scholarship deadline: Jan. 31, 2008

Jan. 15, 2008 - Blog - Consider paper, early voter ballot to ensure your vote counts

Jan. 15, 2008 - ERI OCSEA Education Factsheet (PDF)

Jan. 14, 2008 - Blog - Financial woes push Gov. Strickland to consider ERIs

Jan. 14, 2008 - Check out State of Ohio's foreclosure prevention programs

Jan. 14, 2008 - Blog - Policy Matters Ohio: Growth of Payday Lending in Ohio

Jan. 14, 2008 - Cut your tax preparation time, filing fees

Jan. 14, 2008 - Blog - Save money, time this tax season

Jan. 11, 2008 - Share your stories of savings, stretched dollars

Jan. 11, 2008 - Are You Struggling With Debt? Union offers help

Jan. 11, 2008 - Blog - Burdonsome photo ID rules could tip balance in presidential race

Jan. 11, 2008 - Blog - Baby boomers' impact on Ohio's economy making noise

Jan. 10, 2008 - Revised constitution and bylaws sent to presidents; Order extras today

Jan. 8, 2008 - Blog - State considers early retirements