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As many of you know, most federal student loan borrowers have had their payments paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 emergency. This student loan relief has come to an end and will not be extended. The accrual of interest on federal student loans resumed on September 1, 2023, and loan payments will become […]
Hundreds of OAPSE, Council 8 and OCSEA members rallied last week to bring attention to the thousands of vacancies across local and state government and schools. Check out the coverage of the event below! And urge your friends, neighbors and family to apply! ‘A career with purpose and freedom,’ Columbus rally recruits public service workers […]
Local 581 leader Fran Simmons heads back to school next week with the students at Fort Hayes in Columbus City Schools. A safety and security officer with the largest school district in Ohio, Fran was spotlighted on Daytime Columbus for her work to keep students safe and all the “above and beyond” work she does […]
Lisa Johnson is an instructional assistant and member of Local 518 in Columbus. She was featured on Channel 4 (Columbus) and did a great job explaining her role in providing a great education to students and the value of her union! In her valuable work as a PEAK aide, she helps students develop skills and […]
AFSCME PEOPLE is how OAPSE members have a voice in the workplace. We elect school board members and local officials who understand our jobs. USE YOUR VOICE: JOIN PEOPLE We work to pass local levies to improve funding for schools. We fight against corrupt politicians and special interests who want to take our jobs and […]