AFSCME
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Federal Funding for Schools, States and Local Governments Congress is set to take up legislation that will provide critical funding for our schools, local governments and states. Set to be drafted in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Phase IV Stimulus legislation – called the Heroes […]
To: Our OAPSE Family From: Your State Officers and Executive Board Your state officers and executive board members and alternate members are sending our best to all OAPSE families as we go through the shutdown of our schools and other vital services our members provide at libraries, departments of developmental disabilities, residential services facilities, head […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Status of Ohio Shutdown and Impact on OAPSE Members Today, Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio schools will remain closed through the end of this academic year. We have been communicating regularly with the governor, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Department of Health and […]
Members-Only College Benefit Just Got Even Better! More than 1,000 OAPSE members have taken advantage of the free and reduced-cost college program through Eastern Gateway Community College, and some have even graduated! Still others are enrolled at Central State University, where another huge member benefit is available. And now more than ever, these free and […]
Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, the OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Committee has delayed the selection of the 2020 winners until May 9. This will allow committee members to take the time needed to review each of the 165 applications and to select those who will receive the $2,500 scholarships. Winners will be notified after May […]