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Apply Today for $2,500 Scholarships

College is expensive. But your OAPSE membership can help you afford tuition for your son or daughter who is heading off to further his or her education next fall. The 2020 OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship application is available now and can be found in the Members Only section of the website.

The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Foundation Program is available to any graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian has been a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO) for one year (or who signed up for OAPSE/AFSCME Membership at the first opportunity after hire). The graduating senior must intend to enroll in a full-time degree program in any two (2) or four (4) year accredited university, college, business or technical school. The scholarships may be used for any field of study.

Under the program all applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. From the applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, at least one scholarship of $2,500.00 is awarded to a scholarship applicant in each of the ten (10) OAPSE/AFSCME Districts in the state.

Award money is distributed by the OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Donations to this fund are tax-deductible on an individual’s annual income tax filing. Donations are also encouraged by our union Locals and Districts, as well as by businesses and corporate sponsors.

You will have to verify membership for your child to be eligible.

Click here to view the application.

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New College Benefits Available!

OAPSE members and our families are eligible for free and reduced-cost college, and classes are starting in January. So now is the time to find out more about what is offered and how you can take advantage of this members-only benefit!

You can still get an associate’s degree at no cost. And you can get a low-cost bachelor’s degree through Central State University. It’s a great deal for you and your family members. And you can only get it because you are an OAPSE member.

Click here to go to the OAPSE Education website and find out all about the latest courses and degrees. And get answers to your questions at (888)590-9009

 

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Jeff Gueulette Values the Backing of His Union

Jeff Gueulette has an important job. He is one of the mechanics at Columbus City Schools who is charged with keeping more than 800 buses on the road and safe to transport students.

Jeff takes that responsibility seriously, and he thinks about the students, drivers and aides who ride those buses every day as he goes about his work. He wants all of them to have peace of mind that their buses will be operating at the highest levels.

Jeff’s peace of mind comes from being able to do his job knowing he has the backing of his union.

“With a union, you have somebody to back you up. You have security. You have a contract that guarantees your wages, your benefits and your working conditions. I have worked in jobs without a union, so I know the difference. I’m definitely sticking with my union,” Jeff said.

To hear more from Jeff, click on the link

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You Can Vote Now!

October 8 starts early vote in Ohio. That means you can cast a ballot from home or go to your local board of elections and vote there.

There are important races all across the state, including those for school boards, mayors, city and county councils, township trustees, judges and more.

To find out where you can vote or request a ballot and get more details about early voting, click here.

Early vote runs from October 8 – November 4 at 2 p.m.

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Bev Payne is Union Strong!

Bev Payne has worked at Crestline City Schools for 34 years and is a proud member of Local 416. She is sticking with her union because of strong contract language that protects her seniority, guarantees job security, fair wages and good benefits. Bev would never consider dropping out of her union. See more of why she is union strong in the video below!