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Veterans
News on active duty and veterans impacting public employee union members
News Archives
Recent conference honored OCSEA veterans, offered benefits info
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Event Album | Photo Gallery
OCSEA Pres. Eddie Parks (right) speaks of his time in the military and the importance of our union members' service. Veterns Advisory Committee Chair and OCSEA VP Chris Mabe and Secretary Treasurer Kathy Stewart nod in agreement.
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July 14, 2009 - Conferees agreed that “Remember the Price of Freedom” was a fitting theme for OCSEA’s first Veterans Conference. The event was hosted by the OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee July 10 – 11 at Deer Creek Resort in Mt. Sterling. FULL STORY
Ohio AFL-CIO endorses amendment
for veteran bonuses
June 18, 2009 - The Ohio AFL-CIO endorsed a
constitutional amendment initiative
to provide service bonuses to veterans
of the conflicts in the Persian
Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq. FULL STORY
OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee to host first-ever conference this summer
May 13, 2009 - Based on member feedback, including the results of an online survey conducted last fall, the OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee will host its first-ever conference this summer. The event is set for July 10 -11 at Deer Creek Resort and Convention Center in Mt. Sterling, just south of Columbus. The theme is, "Remember the Price of Freedom."
FULL STORY | REGISTRATION & HOTEL INFO
OCSEA Veterans Committee survey closed
Dec. 10, 2008 - The OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee received 166 responses to its recent survey. The committee will review the data collected and consider member feedback as it moves forward. Please check back for updates next month. FULL STORY
OCSEA Veterans Committee makes plans for 2009 conference, conducts survey
Nov. 17, 2008 - The OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee is making plans to host a conference in July 2009. Committee members, however, want to hear from union members before moving forward. FULL STORY
AFL-CIO stands up for veterans, surveys members to identify needs
May 19, 2008 - The AFL-CIO has launched a new survey to ensure the rights of veterans in union ranks and for those re-entering the workforce from active service. This effort acknowledges that many working men and women have done their part for our country through their service in the military, including more than 800 OCSEA members. FULL STORY
Veterans Department bill on the move
March 11, 2008 - OCSEA Vice President Chris Mabe was scheduled this afternoon to deliver testimony before the Senate Finance Committee to express the union's concerns regarding the creation of a new veterans agency. FULL STORY
Governor proposes Veterans Affairs agency
Feb. 18, 2008 - Besides calling for a sweeping economic and job stimulus package in his recent State of the State address, Gov. Strickland also said he would create a stand-alone department for veterans services. FULL STORY
OCSEA urges General Assembly to support veterans
Nov. 19, 2007 - OCSEA recently penned a letter to members of the General Assembly who sit on the Veterans’ Study Council, articulating the union’s support for the creation of a single veteran’s state agency. FULL STORY
AFSCME launches a new matching fund program to give back to our veterans
Nov. 13, 2007 - AFSCME has a unique bond with the brave men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line for our country. More than a third of AFSCME members have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, or have family members who have done so. Likewise, many of our members provide care at veterans’ homes and hospitals across the country. FULL STORY
Union seeks member input on creation of new agency
Fall 2007 - Gov. Ted Strickland, by Executive Order (PDF), has established a study council to provide recommendations regarding the creation of an Ohio Department of Veterans Affairs. FULL STORY
Veterans Advisory Committee encourages union members to help military families
Opportunities include Adopt-A-Platoon and Operation: Military Kids
June 20, 2007 - The Veterans Advisory Committee is encouraging OCSEA chapters, assemblies and district councils to consider what they can do to help military families who have loved ones on active duty. FULL STORY
More Archive Resources...
State of Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray suggests bonus for war veterans; State would distribute $106 million if voters and legislature approve (AP article - Ohio.com, Nov. 7, 2007)
Apartment complex offers military/veterans appreciation discount (May 2007)
Military creates mental health hotline (May 2007)
New Link - Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Veterans and their families can obtain assistance on matters related to benefits, medical programs, license and certification, employment services, womens' issues, homeless matters, organizations, education, publications, and more.
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