Jean Fightmaster was an OCSEA warrior and a huge part of the union’s history since the beginning of Ohio’s collective bargaining. Jean passed away in November of 2023 at the age of 83 years old. She had served the union since the 1970’s.

 

To celebrate Jean’s life and union legacy, OCSEA has created the Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award, which will be awarded at the 36th Biennial Convention in Cleveland in August. The Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award will be given to the OCSEA member who best exemplifies Jean’s leadership, advocacy and dedication to our union.

 

Know of an OCSEA activist who exhibits dedication to union values, outstanding leadership qualities and member advocacy? Nominate them today for the Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award! Learn more about Jean's legacy and how to nominate another union activist at ocsea.org/leadership.

NOMINATE BY JULY 14

The Jean Fightmaster Leadership Award has been created by OCSEA to honor union values, leadership and advocacy.

Jean Fightmaster, far right, participates in OCSEA contract negotiations in the 1980s.

Jean Fightmaster, 2nd from right, with OCSEA union leaders at the time, Ron Alexander, Betty Lynds and Ron Ronomous, attends the 16th Biennial Convention in the 1980s.