Veterans
News on active duty and veterans impacting public employee union members

The OCSEA State Board of Directors has a Veterans Advisory Committee that directs its attention to issues impacting union members on active duty and military veterans. Resources are listed below.

State of Ohio Information:

Governor's Office of Veterans' Affairs

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.

Ohio Department of Taxation
Check this site for more information about special combat zone benefits and extensions.

Military Activation Task Force
This report highlights the various federal, state and county resources available to the members of the National Guard and Reserve Forces during activation.

Military Pay Bill (PDF)
See also the press release announcing passage of this bill on our Important Documents page.

The P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Program: Free Legal Assistance Offered For Ohioans Serving In The Military
Free legal assistance is now available for Ohio servicemen and servicewomen being called to active duty in the war on terrorism. It’s part of a new program unveiled by the Ohio Attorney General. The Attorney General’s P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Program will provide volunteer lawyers from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to assist enlisted personnel and their families in exercising their rights under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act. Legal assistance will also be available for estate planning, living wills, and durable powers of attorney for health care. Follow the link above for additional information.

Ohio National Guard and Adjutant General's Office home page

Ohio National Guard - Family Readiness Program

Ohio National Guard - A Brief History

Ohio Revised Code Section 5923.05, Permanent public employees entitled to paid military leave

Ohio Administrative Code 123:1-34-04 Military leave with pay

Ohio Administrative Code 123:1-34-05 Uniformed service leave without pay