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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 […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: OAPSE’s Continued Fight for Members During the COVID-19 Emergency OAPSE joins our sisters and brothers at AFSCME Ohio Council 8 in mourning the loss of George Culestu, a member of AFSCME Local 2493 at Trumbull County Maintenance Department, who died as a result of COVID-19. On […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Governor DeWine Extends School Closures Through May 1 Governor Mike DeWine has extended the state shutdown of schools through May 1. Nothing else about his original school closure order of March 12 changes, which means the pay and benefits of OAPSE members will continue uninterrupted. OAPSE remains in […]
To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Update on Federal Stimulus and Ohio Legislation on Vouchers, Elections The U.S. Senate voted 96-0 to advance the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a recovery and stimulus bill which will give direct payments to families, send billions to state and local governments and […]