OHIO CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
UNION NEWS / AugUST 13, 2025

Whether you are just starting out on your career path or if you are well established in your field and thinking about your next move, join us for the next quarterly Union Education Trust online discussion forum to learn more about Career Planning through your union-negotiated education benefits of up to $8,000 each year! 

 

As an OCSEA member, you are invited to join the next quarterly UET Open Forum Online via Zoom on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.. Please plan on attending this free online event to get your UET questions answered and gain new knowledge regarding utilization of your benefits. There is limited space for this event, so do not delay in registering! See you there!

 

The event schedule is as follows:

4:30 p.m. – Introduction and Announcements

4:40 p.m. – Presentation: The FOCUS2 Career Planning Tool

5:00  p.m. – Open Forum Q&A

Click below to register!

UET Open Forum Online

The Combined Charitable Campaign (CCC) kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 19 and ends on Friday, Oct. 17 this year, and all OCSEA members are encouraged to participate as a way to give back to their communities and to important charities that make Ohio strong. The 2025 campaign goal for the State of Ohio is $2 million. Additionally, each agency also has its own goal, which will be shared with its staff by the agency director and/or agency campaign coordinator.

The CCC is an annual initiative that encourages State of Ohio employees to donate to one or more of 1,100 local, regional, and international charitable organizations. CCC consolidates many charitable campaigns into one, asking State of Ohio employees to voluntarily donate through payroll deductions or a one-time gift. Get the CCC Resource Guide HERE.

The CCC has been a joint union and state campaign for 35 years. "As public servants, giving back to the communities is a fundamental aspect of our roles," said OCSEA President Chris Mabe. "Contributions have the potential to foster significant change, ranging from advancing social justice and medical research to supporting education, nourishment, shelter, and environmental protection."

 

The CCC offers an online giving system, ePledge, which is a secure and efficient method of viewing and making contributions to the campaign. You may choose to make a payroll deduction or a one-time donation via credit card or electronic check. A minimum donation of $26 is required for credit card payments and electronic checks. Access the ePledge site through myOhio.gov (State News and Events page––click on the myCCC "Click to Donate" tile).

Tuesday, August 19

Starting at 11 a.m.

The annual CCC kickoff event and informational booths
will take place in the basement near the cafeteria shared
by ODOT and Ohio Dept. of Public Safety.

Ohio Department of Public Safety:
Charles D. Shipley Building,
1970 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223

Ohio Dept. of Transportation Central Office:

Jerry Wray Building

1980 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43223

OCSEA District 6's Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The FREE event is open to all OCSEA members in the Central Ohio area and will take place at the OCSEA Union Hall in Westerville.

 

Bring your family to connect and enjoy food and fun activities with other OCSEA members in the Central Ohio area. There will be fun and games for all ages and giveaways (must be present to win). Lunch will be provided from 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. The lunch is free and will include both vegetarian and meat options. Additionally, attendees will hear from OCSEA leaders, learn about union benefits and more.

 

Planning to attend? RSVP to district6event@gmail.com to ensure there is enough food, drinks and fun for the kiddos. Please include your 1) full name, 2) chapter, 3) the number of guests attending, and 4) the number of guests under the age of 13 (to make sure there are enough activities for all). Download the event flyer HERE to share.

When union members come together on Labor Day, it's about more than barbecues and parades. Labor Day is a true celebration of union members and workers and is a way of showing the power we all can have to make a difference on the job. See below for some upcoming Labor Day events. Or find an event happening near you at this LINK.

The Greater Northwest Ohio Central Labor Council AFL-CIO will hold their annual Labor Day parade and celebration of unions in Toledo on Monday, September 1. The parade will step off at 9 a.m.

 

Local unions affiliated with AFSCME, including OCSEA, will be staging at the north curb lanes (opposite side of AFL-CIO) of Monroe at Summit and heading west toward 5th Third field. OCSEA participants should begin arriving at 8 a.m.

 

The Licking-Knox Central Labor Council will hold its annual Labor Day Parade and Rally in Newark on Monday, Sept. 1. OCSEA members are encouraged to bring their families, friends and co-workers to show their union pride. Please wear AFSCME green or OCSEA gear. Proud union signs are encouraged.

 

The parade will form at 10 a.m. Participants should enter from 4th Street and line up at the parking lot corner of Walnut and S. 3rd streets. Participants will be directed to their location by volunteers. the parade will start promptly at noon.

 

RSVP in Mobilize HERE or on Facebook HERE.

The Cincinnati Labor Council's 2025 Labor Day Weekend Family Picnic Basket Celebration will be Saturday, August 30 from Noon to 6 p.m. at Stricker's Grove! Tickets are $25 per person. Download the event flyers and ticket order form HERE. Got questions? Contact Brian at the Cincinnati Labor Council at info@cincinnatiaflcio.org or 513-421-1846.

The Central Ohio Labor Council AFL-CIO will hold their Labor Day Picnic on Wednesday August 20 from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The event is at Wolfe Park Shelter House located at 105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43209. The picnic dinner is open to all union members and their families. Food will be provided but an RSVP is required. RSVP to attend HERE. Got questions? Contact Jamie Shumaker at jshumaker@columbusaflcio.org.