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 Dec. 12, 2008 - Chapter holds toy drive at annual holiday part - ODNR chap. 2515 encouraged members to bring a toy in the spirit of the season and to help those less fortunate in these critical economic times.
FULL STORY | PHOTO ALBUM
 Dec. 2 - 4, 2008 - As bargaining begins, state officials announce growing deficit and nation's recession made official;
Meanwhile Gov. Strickland asks president-elect for federal aid
FULL STORY | ALBUM 1 | ALBUM 2
Nov. 2, 2008 - Obama GOTV Rally - COLUMBUS, OHIO - Barack Obama asks Ohioans to join him in securing change at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. AFSCME women, including Jen Hall (center), cheer him on and wave signs, "Change We Need." More than 60,000 people came out on Sunday, Nov. 2, for the Statehouse rally. Hall works for AFSCME International's political department.
PHOTO ALBUM
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Clockwise, starting top left (left) A young boy clutches a hand-made sign and photographs his picture of hope, soon-to-be President-elect Barack Obama.
(bottom right) ODNR Chap. 2515 activist Sybill Bell and her son embrace following the rally.
(far bottom right) Rita Smith, ODJFS Retiree, exits rally with her granddaughter. (bottom left)An AFSCME woman and school employee for Obama. (middle left) Shelly King, DRC Assembly, holds up 8 fingers for Labor 2008.
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 Oct. 27, 2008 - Keep up the good GOTV work! AFSCME International Pres. Gerald W. McEntee stopped by the OCSEA Union Hall Monday evening to encourage, inspire, and hear about the good work being done here. Find out how you can help!
FULL STORY
Album 1 - Packed house hears Pres. McEntee
Album 2 - District Council VI works phone banks
Oct. 15, 2008 - OCSEA members and their children ham it up with Sen. Obama cutout. PHOTO ALBUM
OCSEA Steward Conference
OCSEA's top officers stand united in front of the union's new van concept, designed to promote the good work of Ohio's public employees. It's message is simple: "We Make Ohio Happen." View OCSEA Steward Conference photo albums below or check out the entire 2008 Photo
Oct. 8, 2008 -  Local leaders, retirees join stewards on Oct. 4
OCSEA Pres. Eddie Parks last week urged all union activists to Get Out The Vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to make change that matters for Ohio families. Union activists browsed the first-ever PEOPLE Mall and learned more about the issues at stake this November. Check out the albums listed below. FULL STORY
 Oct. 1, 2008 - Action Pack Union Fair - Chapters under OCSEA District Council 6 have come together to help members connect the dots from state to community and encourage them to get out to vote between now and Nov. 4.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 Sept. 20, 2008 - ODOT Assembly Meeting and Phone Bank - A handful of assembly activists made more than 200 calls to fellow union members, reminding them to vote for pro-labor candidates on Nov. 4.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 Sept. 12, 2008 - Chapter Picnic - Rainy weather didn’t stop union activists last week from offering timely voter information and explaining the undeniable link between politics and public employees' jobs. Three chapters participated: Buckeye 2502, BMV 2503, and Main Highway Safety 2505
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | ABOUT PEOPLE
 Sept. 6, 2008 - LABOR 2008: Political Action Day Event - Union members and their families gathered at the OCSEA Union Hall for District Council 6's Political Action Day Event. Activities focused on family, fun, food, and the real facts about candidates and where they stand on issues that impact middle class families. Local candidates spoke to members.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | GET INVOLVED
 Sept. 5, 2008 - CHAPTER EVENT - Local leaders from OCSEA Industrial Commission Chapter 2525 hosted a Union Member Appreciation event 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. where members shared a meal, registered to vote, learned more about the PEOPLE program, and entered a raffle drawing. Prizes included various gift baskets, gas cards, and union t-shirts.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | ABOUT PEOPLE
 Sept. 3, 2008 - UNION FAIRS - Three OCSEA chapters joined forces to host a "Union Day Event" at the the Lazarus Building in downtown Columbus. Information was available on Union Education Trust, Union Benefit Trust, AFSCME PEOPLE, voter registration, and upcoming local events.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | ABOUT PEOPLE
.jpg) Aug. 25 - 27, 2008 - UNION FAIRS
Union staff and leaders this week spent time talking to members about how politics impact public employees and the services OCSEA members deliver to Ohioans. Members learned how PEOPLE can give public employee union members a voice on Capitol Hill and in the Statehouse. With the support of chapter leaders, three information fairs took place at Montgomery Pre-Release, Dayton Correctional Institution, and ODOT Shelby.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | ABOUT PEOPLE
AFSCME's Convention Photo Gallery
Aug. 1, 2008 - (top) OCSEA Pres. Eddie L. Parks was sworn in as an International Vice President. He will serve on the national union’s 35-member executive board which charts the overall course and sets policy for 1.6 million AFSCME members across the nation. (bottom) Vice Pres. Chris Mabe, Pres. Parks, and Sec-Treas. Kathy Stewart (all in front row) are pictured with many of OCSEA's AFSCME Convention Delegates and Board of Directors members.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 July 29, 2008 - Ohio Delegation Reception: AFSCME International
38th Convention - AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee and Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy joined leaders of OCSEA / AFSCME Local 11 and our sister unions here in Ohio, OAPSE Local 4 and Ohio Council 8, for special reception. Inspired by McEntee’s call “to tell our story about the tremendous value of the services we provide in each and every community across this country,” delegates enthusiastically participated in the first-ever Special Caucuses on Promoting Public Services. PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 July 29, 2008 - General Session at the AFSCME International 38th Convention - OCSEA's delegates considered resolutions and constitutional amendments that impact the governance and decision making of the union and its affiliates. Also, OCSEA delegates offered resolutions on the floor. Earlier in the day, OCSEA leaders participated in public sector caucuses that focused on how best to promote the story of public servants.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | VIDEO
 July 28, 2008 - DAY 1: AFSCME International 38th Convention -
AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee's keynote address got Convention delegates jumping to their feet. Check out the photos and video highlights. OCSEA members and staff helped with various behind-the-scenes convention activities including: PEOPLE, committee work, and workshop facilitation.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY | VIDEO
 July 26 - 27, 2008 - PRE-EVENT: AFSCME International 38th Convention - OCSEA leaders will represent members at the July 28 - Aug. 1, 2008, convention in San Francisco. Pre-convention activities include: registration and the legacy bus tour.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 July 13 - 18, 2008 - Steward Academy - A group of 24 dedicated union stewards participated recently in an intensive, week-long training and studied the arbitration process from beginning to end. This group also had the opportunity to test new knowledge and skills in an arbitration hearing and a mediation session.
Class Session | Graduation | FULL STORY
July 13, 2008 - OCSEA District Council VI Picnic - PHOTO ALBUM
 July 12, 2008 - Bargaining Council - More than 350 OCSEA Bargaining Council representatives met to elect the union's negotiating team and prioritize issues. OCSEA Board member Kelvin Jones (far left) sits with two other members who also sport the green PEOPLE ribbon indicating their MVP contribution level.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
June 28, 2008 - Faith Vote Columbus  - OCSEA members came out for voter registration and education walks, despite a threatening weather forecast and scattered showers. Commerce Chap. 2501 member Deborah Mercer (pictured right) and ODNR Chap. 2515 member Vanessa Tolliver walked together on Saturday, June 28.
PHOTO ALBUM | FAITH VOTES
 June 28, 2008 - Labor-to-Labor Walks - OCSEA District Council leaders proved that they know how to walk the talk on Labor 2008. Pres. Debbie King (ODJFS), Secretary Shirley Hubbert (BWC), and executive board members Louella Jeter (Public Safety) and Theresa Long (Ohio EPA) participated in Saturday's Labor-to-Labor Walks, talking with union members who live near Livingston and Lockbourne east of downtown Columbus.
PHOTO ALBUM | LABOR WALKS
 June 26, 2008 - Phone Banks - OCSEA District Council 6 leaders had a busy week, participating in phone banks and labor walks. Several union women hit the phones Thursday evening, calling OCSEA members who live or work in Central Ohio and encouraging them to get out and vote on Nov. 4, 2008. PHOTO ALBUM | PHONE BANKS
 May 30 - June 1, 2008 - The Women's' Action Committee Conference theme, "Life Comes at You Fast; Be Ready," was supported by speakers and workshops. Plus, there was still time for fun, including Friday night line dancing, card playing and socializing. Check out the entire album or browse by events listed below.
PHOTO ALBUM - ALL | FULL STORY
Memorial Slides in honor of deceased union brothers and sisters (PDF)
 May 30, 2008 - Union members who work in the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections today participated in an informational picket outside of the Corrections Medical Center and Franklin Pre-Release Center in south Columbus in opposition to proposed job abolishments within the agency.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 May 29 - 30, 2008 - OCSEA Chapter 5188 North Central Correctional Institution hosted a two day union fair, featuring voter registration and a PEOPLE drive. Chap. Pres Tom Ludwig says his leadership team wants to register 100 percent of their members before General Election Day. Ivan Stithem, Marion Correctional Institution, assisted the neighboring chapter in its efforts.
PHOTO ALBUM
 May 2, 2008 - OCSEA members picketed from dawn until dusk outside of the Belmont Correctional Institution on Friday, May 2.
PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
 May 2, 2008 - VeeDa Rucker, WCI, was named the 2008 Correction Officer of the Year at the Ronald C. Marshall Award Ceremony.
PHOTO ALBUM
May 2, 2008 - OCSEA / ODJFS assembly leaders met with union stewards today at OCSEA Headquarters to brief everyone on the layoff rationale and discuss next steps for helping displaced members. PHOTO ALBUM | FULL STORY
OCSEA / ODJFS Assembly President Tommy Jones briefs stewards on the agency's layoff rationale and introduces the union's next steps in helping displaced employees. MORE PHOTOS
 April 23, 2008 - ODJFS Chapter 2599 hosts a series of Health and Education Union Fairs.
FULL STORY | PHOTO ALBUM
 April 22, 2008 - OCSEA / ODNR Assembly activists join other natural resources and environmental activists at a Statehouse lobby day.
FULL STORY | PHOTO ALBUM
April 18 - 19, 2008 - Building Union Power 8 gathers members together for change that matters in 2008 FULL STORY
Above: OCSEA leaders escort Gov. Ted Strickland into General Session at the Building Union Power 8 Conference.
Album 1 : Weekend Highlights from BUP 8
Album 2: Friday Evening's Come Together Reception
Album 3: Saturday Morning - General Session
Album 4: Saturday Afternoon - Workshops
Album 5: Saturday Evening - Solidarity Dinner, HPI Awards and Auction Raffle
March 29, 2008 - AFSCME Affiliates meet to gear up for Labor 2008 Activities - FULL STORY
Above: AFSCME Affiliate leaders gear up for Labor 2008 activities. Left - Right, OCSEA President Eddie L. Parks, OAPSE / Local 4 State President Joann Johntony, AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184 President Loneste Blackwell, and AFSCME Council 8 President John Lyall. MORE PHOTOS
Feb. 28, 2008 - AFSCME Retirees Chapter 1184 Luncheon - FULL STORY
Above: Retired OCSEA/ODOT Assembly Activists Judith Antle and Bettie Haynie talk with the former Governor of Iowa, Tom Vilsack. He was in town to talk about the need for change in our country. MORE PHOTOS
Feb. 15 - 17, 2008 - CMCA
Conference
Above: The CMCA committee (seated to the left of the podium) look
on as OCSEA President Eddie L. Parks welcomes union members to the 2008
conference. MORE PHOTOS...
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