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GPO Takes Center Stage at OAPSE Conference

Harriet Naylor is 81. She Can’t Retire. She was featured at the OAPSE state conference last week as an example of how unfair the Social Security system is for workers with a public pension. Harriet has worked in Manchester City Schools since 1986. As a cook, she is known for her peanut butter sandwiches made […]

Our Union’s Work for You NEVER Stops!

To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: Our Union’s Work for You Never Stops Date: March 24, 2022 Our Union’s Work For You Never Stops It has been two years since our world and our work lives were shaken by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over those long months, we faced down […]

OAPSE Scholarship Applications Available Now!

One of the benefits of being an OAPSE member is the opportunity to apply for $2,500 scholarships for college. The OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship Committee awards at least 10 scholarship each year to eligible high school students who are the children or legal guardians of OAPSE members in good standing. To find out all the details […]

Happy Holidays and a Great 2022!

To: OAPSE Members From: Executive Director Joe Rugola Re: A Holiday Message and Looking Forward to 2022 Date: December 21, 2021 I hope and pray that this holiday season sees you and yours able to enjoy Christmas together. This Christmas and New Year finds us still facing the challenges raised by the COVID pandemic. While […]

Get the 2022 OAPSE Convention Information!

It’s time to get ready for our OAPSE’s 78th Conference, to be held April 27-29, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. We are looking forward to gathering in person after having to meet in 2020 by conference call. “Now More Than Ever, I’m Sticking With My Union!” is the theme of the meeting, and we […]