Audience: Higher Education faculty
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June 2017 Ohio Schools
OEA student members and new educators join together to “Fuel the Fire to Inspire”
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OEA applauds Governor’s vetoes of cap on Medicaid expansion and charter school measures, but is disappointed by other actions
COLUMBUS – July 1, 2017 – “The legislature’s attempt to put a cap on Medicaid expansion would have had a profoundly negative impact on our students and their families,” said Becky Higgins, President of the Ohio Education Association (OEA). “We …
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Statement from the Ohio Education Association on the House budget
COLUMBUS – April 25, 2017 – “We appreciate the addition of $90 million in education funding in the House budget given the tight revenue situation, and we are glad the House listened to the voices of educators and removed the …
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OEA Legislative Scorecard
Ohio Constitutional Amendments HJR 7 is a proposed constitutional amendment to institute Right to Work is wrong for the public sector. OEA is opposed. HJR 8 is a proposed constitutional amendment to institute Right to Work is wrong for the …
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April 2017 Ohio Schools
SMART START: Lancaster educators advocate for student success by making sure kids have breakfast at school
Ohio Unsung Public School Heroes
OEA recognizes these Ohio Public School Heroes! You told us your stories about how your heroes affected your lives in positive ways, and why they deserved to recognized. We invited you to nominate your “Ohio Public School Heroes” — …
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February 2017 Ohio Schools
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION: Sylvania EA leads district and community in meeting changing needs of students
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December 2016 Ohio Schools
Supporting our Students and our communities – Ohio educators work together to improve student health and achievement, celebrate diversity, and build professional connections
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Once a Union is Formed
Negotiating a Contract Once the company recognizes the union (via card check) or the union wins an NLRB election, the company and union must negotiate a contract which spells out terms of employment for those workers eligible for the contract. …
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Your Right to Organize
The right to have a union, support a union, and engage in union activity is protected by State and Federal law. It is illegal for management to harass, intimidate, punish, or fire anyone for exercising your legally protected right to organize.