Copyright (c) 2012 OAPSE/AFSCME, All rights reserved. http://www.oapse.org/ en-us Ohio Association of Public School Employees http://www.oapse.org/ http://www.oapse.org/images/logo.jpg 140 40 OAPSE/AFSCME Press Room - RSS Feed 05/13/2012 19:43http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201205130743http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201205130743OAPSE is closely following and working to modify various legislation which impacts members and retirees.May 13, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201204160840http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201204160840Democrats in the Ohio House of Representatives have unveiled a plan to restore about $400 million in cuts to schools and local communities. The cuts are a result of the budget pushed by Governor John Kasich and passed by the Republican-led legislature.April 16, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201204160522http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201204160522Alicia Donahue, daughter of Barbara Donahue, who is a member of Local 504 at Wolf Creek Local Schools, is a recipient of the 2012 AFSCME Family Scholarship.April 16, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201203300826http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201203300826The referendum to repeal HB194, which restricted voting rights in Ohio, is in doubt after the Senate voted along party lines to repeal the legislation.March 30, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201203280321http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201203280321The governor is pushing legislation that will levy a small tax on the oil and gas industry to fund an income tax cut that will benefit mostly Ohio's wealthiest families. His plan provides no funding for schools or local governments.March 28, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201203080506http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201203080506Applications for the OAPSE scholarships are no longer being accepted. The scholarships will be offered again next year, beginning in December.March 8, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201202070555http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201202070555Don't forget to apply for the OAPSE Memorial Scholarships. The deadline is March 1 to submit all the paperwork to be considered for college money for next year.February 7, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201300829http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201300829The downhill slide in U.S. union membership has stalled. After steep declines since 2008, the unionization rate leveled off last year. Good news for workers and our families!January 30, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201190901http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201190901Mark Anderson and Catherine Moss will both serve another term on the Ohio School Employees Retirement System board of trustees. They faced no opposition, so elections were not necessary.January 19, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201190846http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201190846Policy Matters Ohio reports that $1.8 billion in school funding cuts made by Governor Kasich and the Republican-led legislature are impacting quality education and jobs across Ohio.January 19, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201040406http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201040406President Obama has appointed former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He did this while Congress is on recess because the Republicans refused to vote on the appointment.January 4, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201030612http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201201030612With Senate Bill 5's defeat in our rear view mirror, what can OAPSE members see coming at them in the new year? Plenty of legislation targeting the work we do and our wages and benefits.January 3, 2012 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201112200534http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201112200534As a gesture of thanks for all the hard work of the thousands of volunteers who helped defeat Issue 2 and stop Senate Bill 5, We are Ohio has donated $20,000 to two charities who will supply food and toys to needy families.December 20, 2011 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201112160246http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201112160246AFSCME International has launched its 2012 Union Scholars Program for students of color. The national union sponsors the program in conjunction with the Harvard Labor and Worklife Program and the United Negro College Fund.December 16, 2011 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCMEhttp://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201112160232http://www.oapse.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/news-release.html?id=201112160232OAPSE members who are interested in the 2012 scholarship program can log into the members only section of the website and download an application, along with the deadlines and criteria. Remember, the scholarships are available only to OAPSE members and are just one of the many reasons to be part ofDecember 16, 2011 Press Releases from OAPSE/AFSCME