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Get to Know Computer Technician Mike Lang

OAPSE members do important work all over the state, and we want to introduce you to some of the more than 36,000+ who are making a difference for Ohio’s children and families.

We are doing a series of short videos showing our members at work and highlighting the critical roles they play in public education.

Mike Lang is a Computer Technician with Mount Vernon City Schools and has been a proud OAPSE member for 7 years. He is a leader in his local, serving as president and PEOPLE captain for Local 470. And Mike is the North Central District’s executive board alternate.

Take a look at our short video highlighting Mike and the work he does for students every day. Mike is OAPSE. Get to know him. Get to know us.

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Join OAPSE in Helping our Union Members Devastated by Hurricanes

Photo Above and on Front Page by Texas Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Zachary West

OAPSE has donated $10,000 to help our AFSCME sisters and brothers who are victims of hurricanes in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Through the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund, OAPSE members can also help their AFSCME sisters and brothers who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

AFSCME represents thousands of members who live in the path of the storms. Many of these members helped rescue others, even as they evacuated their own homes. They are doing their jobs and saving people’s lives.

Click here to see how some AFSCME members in Florida helped before, during and after Hurricane Irma.

Click here to make donations to the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund, to help AFSCME members get back on their feet.

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Get to Know 40-Year OAPSE Member Sheila Dawkins-Flinn

OAPSE members do important work all over the state, and we want to introduce you to some of the more than 36,000+ who are making a difference for Ohio’s children and families.

We are doing a series of short videos showing our members at work and highlighting the critical roles they play in public education.

Sheila Dawkins-Flinn is a Learning Resource Center Tech at Akron City Schools. And Sheila has been a proud OAPSE member for more than 40 years! She is also a leader in the Northeast District and is the district’s executive board member.

Take a look at our short video highlighting Sheila and the work she does for students every day. Sheila is OAPSE. Get to know her. Get to know us.

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Get to know Head Custodian Derrick Fields!

OAPSE members do important work all over the state, and we want to introduce you to some of the more than 36,000+ who are making a difference for Ohio’s children and families.

We are doing a series of short videos showing our members at work and highlighting the critical roles they play in public education.

Derrick Fields is a head custodian at Oakmont Elementary School in Columbus City Schools. He’s been a proud member of Local 580 for 14 years.

Take a look at our short video. Derrick is OAPSE. Get to know him. Get to know us.

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Happy Labor Day!

Many of us will celebrate Labor Day 2017 with a day off from work and time to spend with family and friends as we officially close out the summer. Labor Day is also a great time to reflect on the value of unions for working families in our country – starting with the value of a negotiated day off for Labor Day!

Unions like OAPSE/AFSCME improve wages and benefits for our members. In fact, OAPSE members make significantly more money than their non-union counterparts who do the same jobs. OAPSE members on average bring home $3,964 more annually than non-union workers in the same positions – that’s $330 more per month.

Increased wages mean a stronger retirement because pensions are based on what workers earn over their lifetimes. Higher wages mean a better benefit when you retire!

And your family’s health is more secure because of your union. OAPSE members have better health care coverage, pay less of the total premium and have lower deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums than school employees not represented by our union.

“OAPSE members know we will fight for higher wages, strong benefits and a secure retirement. That’s why they join OAPSE. They want to know they are not alone, and that they are part of an organization that will be with them every day making life better at work and at home,” said OAPSE Executive Director Joe Rugola.

“Whether we are negotiating strong contract language, representing members in grievances and arbitrations when our contracts are violated, or marching on the Statehouse to make sure the interests of OAPSE members are heard, our 36,000-strong union is committed to justice, dignity and fairness for every worker we represent.”

State President JoAnn Johntony praised the work of OAPSE members and joined Rugola in wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day with family and friends.

“We do such valuable work across the state, and we make a difference in so many lives. We do it because we love the children and families we work with. The satisfaction of our work is its own reward. Still, it’s nice to be honored on Labor Day and to be recognized for the vital roles we play in the lives of Ohio families,” Johntony said.

Happy Labor Day

to the people who do the important work that makes a difference – OAPSE members.