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U.S. Census Recognizes OAPSE Northeast District and the Coalition of Labor Union Women – Ohio Region

Congratulations to OAPSE Northeast District and the Ohio Coalition of Labor Union Women Ohio Region for being recognized by the U.S. Census for their efforts in acting as invaluable members of the 2020 Census Community Partnership and Engagement Program. The recognition from the director, Dr. Steven D. Dillingham, was in appreciation for the work done to […]

Updates on Licensure, Vaccines and Willoughby-Eastlake

To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Member Update Date: January 25, 2021 Greetings and Happy New Year to OAPSE members across the state. With the holiday season behind us and school back in session in some form – remote, hybrid or in-person, this member update celebrates a big win for our members […]

Barb Ward is a National RISE Award Finalist!!

Below is a press release from Governor Mike DeWine’s office about Ohio’s finalists for the national Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. OAPSE’s own Barb Ward, a school bus driver and member of Local 345 at Fairland Local Schools, is one of the state’s two winners. Barb is the OAPSE Southeast District Executive Board Member. […]

Carson, Lang, Wheeler Elected to New Term

Congratulations to OAPSE State President Lois Carson, State Vice President Mike Lang, and State Secretary Sandy Wheeler on their election to a new four-year term as the team that will lead our union. State Nominating Committee Chair Bev Payne announced the results of the election after nominations closed on January 15. “Our current state officers […]

Willoughby Eastlake Workers Win Injunction; Will be Paid with Benefits

OAPSE Director of Legal Services Tom Drabick, center, discusses OAPSE’s court action with Local 163 President Anthony Cappadonna and OAPSE Field Representative Trina Molnar. Happy New Year! 2021 will be especially happy for the 209 custodians, maintenance employees and food service workers who were laid off and had their insurance threatened by Willoughby Eastlake City […]