Swine Flu / H1N1 Virus

Health exigency legislation proposed
Dec. 16, 2009 - The Ohio House introduced House Bill 357, health exigency legislation that includes guidelines regarding mandatory leave for public employees during a health exigency. FULL STORY

Vaccination available to everyone now; Find a local clinic near you
Dec. 14, 2009 - The urgency to find and get the H1N1 influenza vaccination has dulled for many, but public health officials are encouraging all Ohioans -- regardless of age or health condition -- to get the shot now that it's available to the general public.
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Take steps to avoid new H1N1 email scam
Dec. 2, 2009 - Attorney General Richard Cordray today warned Ohioans of a new e-mail that masks itself as an official communication from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an attempt to distribute a computer virus that helps thieves steal personal information. Find out what you can do to protect your computer and your privacy. FULL STORY | NEWS RELEASE

Magazine features tips, info about H1N1 and impact on government
November 2009 - The dreaded H1N1 virus that surfaced last spring and was predicted to return this fall with a vengeance has arrived in homes, schools, businesses and workplaces near you. OCSEA's fall magazine, the Public Employee Quarterly, featured a story on the H1N1 virus' impact on state government and what union members can do on the job and at home.

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April 2009 Memo to State Employees

Ohio Department of Health - Ohio Swine Flu Info and what you can do to stay healthy.

How to move health and safety concerns forward at your workplace

OCSEA Education Fact Sheet - How to Make a Healthy and Safe Work Environment

More Union Resources

AFSCME Health & Safety Program

AFSCME members killed on the job - Ohio

Facts at Your Fingertips on Health and Safety (AFSCME Publication)

AFL-CIO Health & Safety - Worker Memorial Day

AFSCME webinars on H1N1