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OAPSE is keeping up the fight to win fairness for retirees who are penalized because of the Social Security Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The GPO especially affects OAPSE retired women because it strips them of the Social Security survival benefits they should receive when their spouse passes away. OAPSE Executive […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Fall Update Date: September 23, 2021 As the saying goes, there truly is no rest for the weary – including OAPSE members who are facing challenges on several fronts as we navigate the first weeks of the new school year. But even though it seems as […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Updates on OAPSE Priorities Date: June 2, 2021 Greetings, OAPSE sisters and brothers. I hope this finds you well as we wind down the 2020-2021 school year and you head into the summer season. And what a year it has been! Since March 2020, we have […]
It’s that time again! Time to be outside and enjoy special OAPSE members-only benefits at Ohio’s amusement parks, zoos and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). Take a look at the video below for the places you can get discounts. For details, click here and enter your member number and last name. Go to My […]
The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Committee has announced the 2021 winners. Eleven children of OAPSE members have been awarded $2,500 scholarships for the fall. Click here to see all the winners. The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Program is available to children whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing of the Ohio Association of […]