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Factsheets
Your source on political action, legislation & voter info
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.
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do not - Activities public employees
can't do |
- Actively work to register others to vote
- Wear political buttons and badges at home and work except (i.e.
institutions) where work rules prohibit it in the workplace.
- Put political stickers on your personal automobile (not your
state vehicle)
- Display political material at your home
- Sign nominating petitions in support of individuals running
for office
- 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 nonpartisan petitions or petitions stating views on
legislation.
- Talk to OCSEA members about the importance of voting
- Contribute to the AFSCME PEOPLE Committee through payroll deductions
- Serve as a poll worker for your county Board of Election
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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 speeches
on behalf of a candidate for partisan office
- Solicit funds for a partisan candidate
- Volunteer to pass out partisan literature
before the election or at the polls on Election Day
- Be a partisan convention delegate
- Don’t circulate partisan nominating
petitions
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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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