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Participate in an AFL-CIO Spring Blitz canvas

Ohio's AFL-CIO is launching a Spring Blitz to talk with union voters  and start conversations centered on the real experiences working people are having in today's economy. Join other union activists for the AFL-CIO Spring Blitz  as we connect with our union family across Ohio to talk about changes we want to see after the November Election.

Women's Action Committee Conference looks to the election ahead, inspires members to action

During th weekend of May 1-2, OCSEA activists gathered at Deer Creek State Park for the 2026 Women’s Action Committee (WAC) Conference. This year’s conference theme was “Together We Lead, Together We Win,” focusing on the importance of solidarity as we face this year’s union and political challenges, and how crucial women leadership is in the fight.

Ohio’s largest public unions unite to endorse Amy Acton for Governor

Ohio’s public service workers delivered a strong show of unity as OCSEA, OAPSE, AFSCME Ohio Council 8, and AFSCME Retirees Chapter 1184 came together to endorse Dr. Amy Acton for Governor. The announcement took place at the OCSEA headquarters in Westerville on December 4, 2025, and featured remarks from OCSEA President Chris Mabe and AFSCME International President Lee Saunders. 

Did you know? Congress repealed WEP and GPO under Sen. Brown's leadership

In December 2024, OCSEA members received an amazing early Christmas gift. Under the leadership of then U.S Senator Sherrod Brown, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Social Security Fairness Act which repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.

Important 2026 Election Dates

Make sure you know Ohio's important election dates as you prepare to cast your ballots in the spring primary and the fall general election.

Make a plan to vote

For public employee union members, elections are more than just about who makes decisions for our community. We elect our bosses. The people who sit across the table from us to bargain. The people who could try to take our freedom to negotiate. The ones who make decisions about our top issues!

Commit to Vote in this Election and Make A Real Plan...

Public employees CAN participate in the democratic process

OCSEA members ask all the time: As a public employee, can I be involved in political activities? And the answer is YES!

Voting our jobs and our union

VOTING OUR JOBS is how we make real progress in this nation for working people! This means prioritizing the issues that impact us as union members––in the workplace, at the bargaining table, at home, and in the communities that we serve as public employees.