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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!

Sen. Brown Sherrod Brown champions fight to repeal WEP/GPO

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown continues to champion the fight to repeal WEP/GPO. Why? Because Sen. Brown, the incumbent candidate for Ohio's U.S. Senator, cares about public employees and their ability to retire with dignity!

Important Election Dates; Check registration by Oct. 7

Are you ready for the upcoming election that will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024? Make sure you know Ohio's important election dates as you prepare to cast your ballot, whether early or on election, in person or by mail.

Voting on the issues that matter

AFSCME members are committed to supporting elected officials who put public employees, their families and their issues first.

From an economy for working people to from protecting public service members' freedoms, voting our jobs––issues that affect us in the workplace, at the bargaining table, at home and in our communities––is how we mak real progress in this nation for working people.

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...

AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket

AFSCME members are kicking activism into high gear, mobilizing for pro-worker allies from school boards and city councils to the highest office in the land: President of the United States.

At the top of the ticket, AFSCME is all in for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. "Vice President Harris has been a strong, steady ally for AFSCME and all working people. She has walked the picket line with striking workers. From affordable health care to retirement security to student loan forgiveness and more, she is committed to building on the successes of the last three-and-a-half years.

Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the remarks to a national audience from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.