Public employee therapists use talents to aid patients with recoveryJuly 12, 2022As public employee adjunctive therapists at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Columbus, Katy, Laura and their mental health therapist team use their skills in arts and recreation to better the lives of those for which they care.
Honoring the legacy of union great, Jerry McEnteeJuly 11, 2022The 45th AFSCME International Convention kicked with a somber yet uplifting remembrance program honoring former AFSCME International President Jerry McEntee, who died at age 87.
Keep the Rally going: Letters to the EditorJuly 7, 2022Writing a personalized letter to the editor to your local paper allows you to reach a large audience and are a great way to start a community conversation about an issue important to you.
Latest news! OCSEA member E-news July 6, 2022July 6, 2022Read this week's union news emailed to members only.
Real freedom: union voice, fair grievance process, pay raises and moreJuly 5, 2022Real freedom is the ability to have a strong voice in the workplace, NOT the tricks the Freedom Foundation plays on our members to try to get rid of our union like their union-busting mailers.
Congratulations to our 2022 Les Best Scholarship winners!July 4, 2022OCSEA is excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 OCSEA Les Best Scholarships. Ten awards were given in the Dependents' College and Members' College categories as well as two book scholarships for members.
Latest news! OCSEA member E-news June 29, 2022June 29, 2022Get this week's union updates, including the winners of the OCSEA Les Best Scholarship and Fourth of July news.
Democracy and unionism go hand-in-handJune 28, 2022In order to maintain our political autonomy as a nation, workers must continue to fight for economic autonomy: control over their own economic well-being. Unions make that possible.
Post-Rally for Respect: Keep the solidarity goingJune 21, 2022The Rally for Respect may be over, but it's really just the beginning. Member activists and Pres. Mabe encouraged members to build on the momentum of the rally by taking the calls to action back to their workplaces and communities.
Members gather for Rally for Respect on June 17 June 21, 2022OCSEA members and their supporters gathered on the Ohio Statehouse West Lawn on Friday, June 17 for a Rally for Respect to demand respect and pandemic pay.
From President Mabe: Looking to Friday's Rally for RespectJune 10, 2022A message from OCSEA President Chris Mabe on the June 17 Rally for Respect
Rally news: Buses, Solidarity Day Toolkit and moreJune 8, 2022The Rally for Respect is coming up quickly, and thanks to the hard work of OCSEA activists across the state, plans are falling into place for the big day. Get info on buses, shuttles, the Day of Rally Solidarity actions and more.
Latest news! OCSEA member E-news June 1, 2022June 1, 2022Get this week's union news, including information on RSVPing for the Rally for Respect!
Pride Month: Recommitting to worker equality June 1, 2022As we recognize Pride Month, it is important that we take a moment to recommit to the fight for LGBTQ equality.
Don't miss out on Summer fun discounts and eventsJune 1, 2022This time of year means more OCSEA Family Fun and EXTRAS member discounts and events, just for being union! Don't miss out on the summer fun!
Register NOW for June 4 Steward ConferenceMay 30, 2022Register now for the 2022 OCSEA Steward Conference on June 4 that will take place at Deer Creek State Park as well as virtually on Zoom.
TAKE ACTION! Tell Governor DeWine, DAS: "Pay Us Now"May 19, 2022Take Action! Tell Governor DeWine and DAS: it's time to use American Rescue Plan funds to pay essential state workers for their heroic service. Take action and write them now!
Arbitrator sides with management on emergency pay May 16, 2022Get the update on the COVID-19 Emergency Pay grievance.