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has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with : https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

The OCSEA Presidents Conference will take place July 18 in Columbus. Presidents can register their delegates now. Get all the details at OCSEA.org/PresidentsConference

Over 300 activists participated in the annual OCSEA Steward Conference in Columbus over the weekend. New and experienced union leaders gathered from across Ohio to not only fine tune their contract enforcement skills but to learn more about Get Out the Vote efforts. Read the wrap up: http://m.afsc.me/2ai

Today we honor Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Recognition Day and Women Veterans Appreciation Day. We say THANK YOU to our women union activists who have served and who currently serve our country!

This date was chosen to mark the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act signed 78 years ago by President Truman, enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of not only the U.S. Army but also the Navy, Marine Corps, and the just-formed Air Force. Visit https://www.womenveteransalliance.com/women-veterans-day to learn more about this historic recognition.

A recently-assaulted OCSEA member spoke her truth at a hearing last week for House Bill 338, also known as Andy’s Law. Kim King, a Correction Officer from Portsmouth, detailed how she was beaten while on the job earlier this year. Because of chronic understaffing, she was volunteering at the Indian River youth prison when she was severely assaulted and hospitalized.

Read more: http://m.afsc.me/2ah

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We apologize. This event has been canceled. We will let you know when the next UET Open Forum Online is scheduled.

The annual OCSEA Steward Conference pre-conference events are under way with activist trainings on Get Out the Vote and Artificial Intelligence.

The conference kicks off tomorrow with check in at 8:30am and General Session starting at 10am. We look forward to seeing our brothers and sisters from around Ohio and hearing from all our amazing speakers.

It's time to update your union bulletin board for June! Download flyers at ocsea.org/ubbn

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