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Dec. 16, 2009 - Health exigency legislation proposed

Dec. 14, 2009 - Vaccination now available to all; Find a local clinic near you 

Dec. 14, 2009 - ODJFS adding 300 new positions

Dec. 18, 2009 - Your Union: Coming to a town near you

Dec. 17, 2009 - Lawmakers finally agree to compromise on budget fix

Dec. 16, 2009 - Dial 888-460-0813 to urge your U.S. Representative to stand strong on real health care reform 

Dec. 16, 2009 - Health exigency legislation proposed  

Dec. 14, 2009 - ODJFS adding 300 new positions; Internal applicant survey deadline: Dec.15 @ 5 p.m.!

Dec. 9, 2009 - Pension system addresses investment losses, makes difficult choices 

Dec. 9, 2009 - Dependent health care terminated Nov. 30? It’s not too late to reinstate 

Dec. 9, 2009 - Union members picket over prison safety issues 

Dec. 9, 2009 - Budget impasse hurts all Ohioans 

Dec. 3, 2009 - OCSEA to picket on Dec. 8 outside prison in Lucasville

Dec. 2, 2009 - Take steps to avoid new H1N1 email scam

November 2009 - Apply now for High Performance Awards

Nov. 27, 2009 - Download New Directions

Nov. 25, 2009 - Update your bulletin board

Nov. 24, 2009 - Legislator tours offer facilities, union members chance to show off; Schedule today 

Nov. 24, 2009 - Contact pension system with address changes 

Nov. 24, 2009 - Salary Continuation / OIL physician list approved

Nov. 23, 2009 - Union Benefits Trust offers process for reinstating benefits

Nov. 19, 2009 - OCSEA opposes substitute budget bill, reiterates support for governor’s tax freeze

Nov. 19, 2009 - BWC privatization study plan passes in Ohio Senate

Nov. 19, 2009 - Become a "fan" of OCSEA Next Wave

Nov. 19, 2009 - Union secures appeal process for Dependents Benefits Termination; Forms due by Nov. 30

Nov. 16, 2009 - Pres. Parks' health care message makes Cincinnati Enquirer's editorial page

Nov. 10, 2009 - Union activists make history with House approval of health care reform legislation

Nov. 9, 2009 - BWC privatization initiative back in committee; Call now!

Nov. 9, 2009 - Union watching legislation impacting veterans, military service

Nov 5, 2009 - ODNR activist testifies in favor of Ohio SB 165

Nov. 3, 2009 - Last chance to submit dependent eligibility verification forms; Act immediately

Nov. 3, 2009 - Congress needs to hear from you now on H.R. 3962, health care reform

Nov 2, 2009 - Prison staff call for Mansfield lock down at Monday's picket

Oct. 2009 - Union opposes agency consolidation bill, massive state employee cuts

Oct. 28, 2009 - Contact OCSEA to schedule, cancel meetings

Oct. 28, 2009 - OAKS continues to cause headaches

Oct. 27, 2009 - OCSEA: Merging agencies not answer to budget woes

Oct. 27, 2009 - Activists tell legislators, press why they don’t support SB 52

Oct. 21, 2009 - OCSEA activist recognized by Union Label

Oct. 20, 2009 - Let Ohio's decision-makers know you support HB 318

Oct. 19, 2009 - AFSCME retirees, health care advocates to tell Congress "it's time to deliver"

Oct. 6, 2009 - OCSEA stewards take home new tools, tips from event

Oct. 5, 2009 - DRC union assembly uses Facebook to educate public about safe, efficient prisons

Oct. 2, 2009 - IT transition timeline released; Several agencies get started

October 2009 - OCSEA Extras offers Columbia Southern University Online

October 2009 - New DRC joint health and safety newsletter online

October 2009 - Get Drexel University Online discount via OCSEA Extras

September 2009 - Take precautions now against swine flu

Sept. 30, 2009 - Union commends Governor for tax cut freeze

Sept. 30, 2009 - Join AFL-CIO in new health care campaign

Sept. 30, 2009 - Health screenings offered at Oct. 3 Steward Conference

Sept. 25, 2009 - Closure of juvenile facility threat to public safety

Sept. 24, 2009 - Steward event agenda online; Speaker offers book discount

Sept. 23, 2009 - Loss of slots could put budget in peril

Sept. 23, 2009 - Activists tell big insurance companies they're “sick of it”

Sept. 18, 2009 - UET website to shutdown for upgrades Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

Sept. 11, 2009 - Urge Congress to Keep public option in health care reform legislation

Sept. 10, 2009 - Former Lucasville hostage supports OCSEA picketers

Sept. 10, 2009 - Steward Conference workshops to offer practical tips, resources

Sept. 10, 2009 - Memorial garden dedicated Sept. 26 in name of long-time MRDD advocate, union friend

Sept. 8, 2009 - OCSEA holds health care event in Cambridge Sat., Sept. 12

Sept. 3, 2009 - Health care rally in Columbus 1,000 voices strong

Sept. 3, 2009 - Congressional Sendoffs run through Sept. 7; Speak up now

Sept. 2, 2009 - Salary Continuation, OIL training resources now online

Sept. 1, 2009 - OCSEA negotiates new CSD agreement for BU 3, 4, 5

Sept. 1, 2009 - DRC: September joint health and safety newsletter online

Sept. 1, 2009 - Columbus rally, action fair to honor Sen. Ted Kennedy's commitment to health care reform

September 2009 - DRC: September joint health and safety newsletter online

Aug. 27, 2009 - Delegates "Get on Board" for PEOPLE at convention

Aug. 27, 2009 - State works to correct sick time error

Aug. 27, 2009 - Submit dependent eligibility verification forms by Oct. 31

Aug. 19, 2009 - Chapters distribute contracts

Aug. 19, 2009 - Workshops, speakers help conventioneers "Get on Board to Save Our Services"

Aug. 18, 2009 - Join OCSEA Aug. 22 for AFSCME's Highway to Health Care RV tour stop in Cincinnati

Aug. 18, 2009 - Scholarship applications available for entire family

Aug. 7, 2009 - Members encouraged to explore ODJFS job opportunities

August 2009 - Lead by Example workshop canceled; 7 others offered

August 2009 - Convention committee appointments announced

August 2009 - Support raffles, auction, fun-run-walk to save our services

July 23, 2009 - Conference to explore stewards' rich history, contributions

July 22, 2009 - Intensive, hands-on Steward Academy attracts "next wavers"

July 21, 2009 - Get cost-savings day FAQ

July 21, 2009 - Gov. Ted Strickland vetoes 61 items, signs FY 2010-2011 budget into law 

July 20, 2009 - Members mobilize to defeat prison labor plan, collective bargaining attack

July 15, 2009 - 2009 Biennial Convention draft agenda now available

July 15, 2009 - Follow convention on Twitter; Draft agenda online

July 14, 2009 - OVH Georgetown leaders host union fair, see good turnout

July 14, 2009 - Recent conference honored OCSEA veterans, offered info

July 8, 2009 - Budget Update: Pension reduction tabled

July 8, 2009 - Special race, golf outing to raise funds for family of JCO Hesson

July 2, 2009 - Health care trainings, rallies planned statewide for July

July 2, 2009 - OCSEA to testify during extended budget term

July 1, 2009 - ODOT Director message sheds light on budget crisis

July 1, 2009 - State to correct error on part-timers' personal leave freeze

June 29, 2009 - Lawmakers fail to compromise; Interim budget to pass this week

June 26, 2009 - OCSEA kicks to curb BWC privatization plan

June 26, 2009 - Next Wave conference sparks conversation

June 24, 2009 - Union members statewide called, wrote to legislators on OCSEA's Day of Action

June 23, 2009 - Proposed cuts threaten OPERS’ pension, health care funds

June 23, 2009 - Keep calling, emailing legislators on agency cuts, new revenue

June 20, 2009 - Budget Alert: Union concerned over governor's "framework" to balance budget

June 18, 2009 - Will your job be spared?

June 18, 2009 - Activists team up for Action Day

June 18, 2009 - Ohio AFL-CIO endorses amendment for vet bonuses

June 18, 2009 - Union, coalition partners seek alternative budget sources

June 17, 2009 - Call, write, email on June 23

June 17, 2009 - Singers needed for convention

June 16, 2009 - Cost-savings day deductions begin July 2

June 15, 2009 - UBT phone service to be disrupted Tuesday

June 5, 2009 - Rally for health care on Capitol Hill; Sign up for June 25 bus trip

June 4, 2009 - Senate Republicans say “NO” to education, labor unions with budget ax

June 4, 2009 - Senate strips Statehouse employees of collective bargaining after picket

June 4, 2009 - Noon rally held at Statehouse to protect essential public services

June 1, 2009 - WAC Conference showcases inspirational speakers

May 28, 2009 - State posts 47 new shared services positions; Make inquires at agency level now

May 27, 2009 - ODNR: Agreement reached on youth training program

May 27, 2009 - APS to be sole TCLW provider for next incentive year

May 27, 2009 - Workplace health screening schedule ends June 25; Incentive deadline: June 30

May 26, 2009 - Chart compares costs of health care plan options 

May 26, 2009 - Cleveland Cavs playoff offer

May 21, 2009 - ODOT Assembly meets about NASHTU, convention, contract

May 21, 2009 - ODNR Assembly discusses youth work program, convention

May 20, 2009 - UBBN fliers updated

May 20, 2009 - OCSEA activists informed public, gathered petition signatures to oppose displacement of laid-off Statehouse workers with inmates

May 18, 2009 - AFSCME on 60 Minutes Fighting to Clean Up Wall Street

May 18, 2009 - Support OCSEA Statehouse work at May 20 lunchtime event

May 18, 2009 - Change underway to keep OPERS strong

May 18, 2009 - OCSEA retiree honored for service to community

May 15, 2009 - New budget forecast grim; OCSEA leaders brace for news

May 14, 2009 - Local leaders participate in regional PEOPLE Seminars

May 14, 2009 - Leaders gathered to lobby Congress on union issues

May 13, 2009 - Get seniority challenge form

May 13, 2009 - Joint committee releases new IT classifications

May 13, 2009 - OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee hosts July event

May 11, 2009 - Maurice L. "Snookey" Reed: OCSEA grieves loss of friend, parliamentarian

May 7, 2009- Chapter 2570 to hold action event May 20 to stop job loss

May 7, 2009 - ODJFS to move forward with office consolidation

May 7, 2009 - Team Up ODOT, Roadeo held together May 6

May 7, 2009 - OCSEA thanks Sen. Brown for supporting choice of public health insurance plan

May 5, 2009 - OCSEA member from Lorain named CO of year; Union congratulates all recipients

May 4, 2009 - Union mourns loss of JCO Hesson who died on job

May 1, 2009 - Tribunal to meet about seniority challenges

May 1, 2009 - Important contract changes enacted; Register for training

May 1, 2009 - Congress adopts Obama budget plan

April 30, 2009 - Ohio Dept. of Health advises state employees to take precautions against swine flu; Protect yourself

April 30, 2009 - Union survey finds health and safety measures lacking for health care workers; Obama requests additional funding

April 30, 2009 - OCSEA goes to the mat for union proposals impacting ERIPs, agency budgets

April 29, 2009 - Pres. Parks invites Next Wavers to review agenda, register for conference by May 18

April 29, 2009 - Participate in federal budget briefing, find out what you can do to Make America Happen

April 29, 2009 - President Obama needs your help; Urge congress to pass budget

April 28, 2009 - Worker Memorial Day - April 28: Know how to keep safe on job

April 22, 2009 - AFSCME, Americans United for Change launch new TV Ad

April 21, 2009 - BUP offers tools for building power, getting legislative results

April 16, 2009 - AFSCME testifies on WIA reauthorization; Reform ideas could impact union members

April 9, 2009 - Dispatch runs correction on sick leave

April 8, 2009 - Pres. Eddie L. Parks: Stimulus action, negotiations paying off

April 4, 2009 - BUP 9 conference offers 5 workshops; Preview agenda

April 2, 2009 - AFSCME Family Scholarship awarded to ODJFS assembly members' daughter

March 2009 - Nominate co-worker, chapter for Horizon Award by April 1

March 2009 - Register now for steward / new contract training

March 31, 2009 - OCSEA members vote to accept union contract

March 24, 2009 - Contract voting continues; Controlling Board gives thumbs up to tentative agreement

March 17, 2009 - OCSEA warns legislators: No more cuts in DR&C

March 17, 2009 - April 17-18 conference offers PEOPLE networking, bingo

March 11, 2009 - Get free health screening at workplace, earn incentives

March 10, 2009 - CMCA conference photo online

March 2, 2009 - Fact Finder's Report Issued

March 2, 2009 - OCSEA president met with new ODOT director

February 2009 - Download, UBBNs on contract scholarships, power conference

Feb. 27, 2009 - BUP9: Broadcaster Ed Schultz to deliver keynote address at April 18 Solidarity Dinner

Feb. 27, 2009 - BUP9: Subordinate bodies step up to support PEOPLE Auction

Feb. 27, 2009 - AFSCME to host conference in Chicago; Reserve your spot now

Feb. 19, 2009 - Bargaining Update # 10 - Feb. 17 - 19

Feb. 13, 2009 - Bargaining Update #9 - Feb. 13

Feb. 11, 2009 - AFSCME launches radio ads urging Sen. Voinovich to support Obama's jobs plan

Feb. 10, 2009 - House-Senate negotiations begin; Urge Congress to restore state aid in stimulus bill

Feb. 2, 2009 - Union proposes cuts to middle management, delay of tax policy

Jan. 30, 2009 - State of State delivered; Union braces for grim budget news to be released Feb. 2

Jan. 29, 2009 - Economy woes impact AFSCME credit card

Jan. 29, 2009 - Parks pushes to delay OPERS spousal premium change

Jan. 29, 2009 - Weekly Bargaining Update: Jan. 29, 2009 (ODOT, EPA)

Jan. 29, 2009 - Union Benefits Trust program offers free financial consulting

January 2009 - Take Charge! Live Well! posts new schedule tobacco cessation outreach

January 2009 - Register for Feb. 27 - 28 Pre-Retirement Education Program

January 2009 - Urge Sen. George Voinovich to vote YES on economic stimulus bill, federal aid for Ohio

January 2009 - FMLA resource now available online to help union members understand recent changes

January 2009 - Les Best Scholarship fund expanded; Request form

January 2009 - Apple offers Valentine deal

January 2009 - List your local meetings, events on OCSEA website

Jan. 23, 2009 - ODOT assembly hears outcomes of agency-specific negotiations, main table update

Jan. 22, 2009 - Joint committee suggests cost-savers to ODJFS Director

Jan. 15, 2009 - Weekly Bargaining Update #6: Jan. 13 - 15, 2009

Jan. 14, 2009 - Bargaining Alert

Jan. 13, 2009 - Natural resources stakeholders prepare for legislative summit

Jan. 14, 2009 - Apply for Les Best Scholarship; Download PDF form today

Jan. 14, 2009 - AFSCME BLOG - New AFSCME Campaign: Make America Happen. Again.

Jan. 10, 2009 - AFL-CIO BLOG - Obama Economic Plan: Create Made-in-America Jobs

Jan. 9, 2009 - AFL-CIO BLOG - Solis: Labor Dept. ‘Obligation to Restore Trust and Hope’ of Workers

Jan. 9, 2009 - Weekly Bargaining Update # 5: Jan. 5 - 9, 2009

Jan. 8, 2009 - UBBNs ready to post

Jan. 8, 2009 - Safety at core of union concern over DYS closures

Jan. 6, 2009 - MRDD: Help save DCs from budget ax; Speak out at 5 local meetings set for Jan. 7 - 15

Jan. 6, 2009 - Youth Services union members in Circleville urge legislators to support federal bailout

Jan. 5, 2009 - AFSCME BLOG: Worth a read (New York Times edi... on Obama's labor agenda)

Jan. 5, 2009 - High Performance Initiative Award deadline extended to Jan. 30

Jan. 5, 2009 - Prison tobacco ban proposal concerns union, legislator