Each year, OCSEA honors a subordinate body that has gone above and beyond in giving back to their community. The “Bob White Labor Gives Back Award,” is named after Bob White, a Sergeant and Correctional Counselor at Richland Correctional Institution who passed away after an illness and was passionate about volunteering in his Mansfield community.

On Friday, delegates got down to business passing numerous resolutions that will set the direction of the union for the future, including resolutions that recognize the importance of strong member services and new employee orientation. One resolution was amended regarding the new dangers public employees' face with regard to fentanyl, to include all members not just those in security posts.

As Labor Day weekend approaches, two of labor’s most distinguished leaders took center stage on Friday morning of convention. Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO President, and AFSCME International Pres. Lee Saunders gave impassioned speeches about the State of Labor.