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 Factsheets
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Hatch Act defines DOs and DON'Ts
for public employees
Ohio is one of nine states that still operates under
a “Hatch Act” which prohibits any classified, public
employee from engaging in any partisan political
activity… not only in the workplace, but on their free time as well.
What you can do is limited by the Ohio
Administrative Code 123:1-46-02. It is important for OCSEA members
to do all they can do, as so much of what government
does and who is elected affects your work life. When in doubt, contact OCSEA's
Office of General Counsel for a determination.
DOs... DON'Ts... |
(Activities public
employees
can do)
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(Activities public
employees
can't do)
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- Actively work to register others to vote.
- Wear buttons and badges to work (or outside work) supporting an issue or political candidate (check your agency's dress code).
- Put political stickers on your personal automobile (not your
state vehicle).
- Display political materials at home.
- Attend political rallies.
- Sign nominating petitions in support of individual candidates.
- Voluntarily contribute to political candidates or organizations (*The law prohibits making a contribution to your potential employer.
If you work for a state agency you cannot contribute to a candidate
for Governor; If you work for the AG, etc.)
- Circulate non-partisan petitions or petitions stating views issues.
- Talk to OCSEA members about the importance of voting.
- Contribute to the AFSCME PEOPLE.
- Serve as a poll worker for your county Board of Election.
- Participate in labor to labor walks in support of candidates or issues.
- Participate in labor to labor phone banks in support of candidates or issues.
- Talk to legislators / elected officials about issues.
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- Be a candidate for public office in a
partisan election
- Serve in an elected or appointed office
in a partisan political organization
- Write for publication or make a speech for a candidate
- Solicit funds for a partisan candidate.
- Distribute partisan literature at the polls on Election Day.
- Be a precinct captain for a political party.
- Be a partisan convention delegate.
- Circulate campaign literature at the work site.
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See Related
GRASSROOTS FACTS - Building Coalitions
GRASSROOTS FACTS - District Grassroots Committees
GRASSROOTS FACTS - ALL
Updated: March 8, 2007
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