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Protect your vote
If we are unable to change Ohio’s gerrymandered electoral districts, your vote won’t make a difference.
FAST Act will help schools
Ohio could receive more than $900 million in federal funding to modernize and repair its schools if Congress passes Fix America’s Schools Today (FAST) Act.
Major victory upholds workers' rights
On Nov. 8, we made history. Thanks to you, we soundly defeated Issue 2 and brought to a halt the current Ohio administration’s attempts to discredit and destroy many years of work to develop a strong, ...
Don't wait to vote
Absentee and early in-person voting has begun. CEA will be mailing absentee ballot applications to your building, along with the addresses of several county boards of elections. Click on the link abov ...
The countdown has started
Now is the time to spread the word as often as you can to friends, family and others who need to know why the repeal of SB5/Issue 2 is so important.
Vote now
Did you know that you can vote early? Click on the link above to learn the important times, dates and deadlines.
Vote NO on Issue 2 and do it now
Even if long lines are a thing of the past, you could still be prevented from voting on Election Day by some unforeseen circumstance.
Get out the vote and vote NO on Issue 2
Would you ever forgive yourself if you were prevented from voting on Election Day and awoke the next morning, only to find that Issue 2 passed by one vote?
"No" is the way to go
We need to encourage our friends, family and associates to vote NO when they see 2. Click on the link above for some easy-to-use strategies.
Vote early, vote NO on Issue 2
You never know what could happen on Election Day, and it is important not to lose one single vote to repeal Senate Bill 5 by voting NO on Issue 2. Click on the link above for early voting resources.
Teachers for Better Schools
As you start rolling out your lesson plans, please don't forget to enroll in the organization that puts you at the front lines of education policies. Click on the link above for more information about ...
HB 194 could stop SB 5 repeal
Your help is needed in repealing HB 194, the Voter Suppression Bill. If we fail, this law could stop the SB 5 repeal.
Here's how we can repeal SB 5
We all know that SB 5 (Issue #2 on our ballot) is unfair, unsafe and hurts us all. But we can't assume everyone knows this. Click on the link above for more information.
We need you at the ballot
The Ohio General election is coming. We urge you to make sure you are properly registered to vote. Click on the link above for an important checklist.
No deal, only repeal
Recently, members of the Columbus Education Association contacted us seeking answers about OEA's alleged involvement in an Issue 2 (repeal SB 5) compromise attempt. Click the link above for more infor ...
Short Takes: CEA calendar survey, building evaluation results and SB 5 petitions
Click on the link above for important updates about the CEA calendar survey, building evaluation results and SB 5 petition signatures.
Less than 90 days to repeal Senate Bill 5
Mark your calendar for June 30. That's the deadline for collecting signatures to repeal Senate Bill 5. We need your help.
Calamity day bill to become law
Make them see red
Every Thursday, from now until the November election, we ask that you wear red. Click the link above to learn why.
Petition down payment made
On Sunday, Apr. 3, hundreds of Columbus Education Association members converged on the OEA Headquarters building in downtown Columbus with one thing in mind--lex talionis
Have you joined TBS?
Right now, TBS is raising money for the petition drive against S.B. 5. The more TBS support we have, the more effectively this committee can advocate for you.
Want to fight back? Join TBS
Members are calling the CEA office asking why we are not running ads on TV and radio. Click on the link above to learn what you can do to help.
Fighting back: TBS
Learn how YOU can stay informed and help CEA make a real impact on state policy by clicking the link above.
S.B. 5: Our next steps
Many people are talking about a referendum on Senate Bill 5. Click on the link above to learn about the next steps we will take together to fight S.B. 5.
S.B. 5 passes Senate, goes to House
One vote could have stopped S.B. 5 in committee; one vote could have stopped it on the Senate floor. Click on the link above to read more.
Protect your bargaining rights
We need every single member to get involved to stop S.B. 5. Click on the link above to see how you can help.
S.B. 5 introduced into Ohio Senate
Your rights, benefits and salary contained within the Master Agreement are under attack by state legislators. Click on the link above to join the fight against Senate Bill 5.
CEA S.B. 5 town hall meeting
On Sunday, Feb. 20, Columbus Education Association members and friends packed the OEA Media Center for CEA's Senate Bill 5 (S.B. 5) Town Hall Meeting. Click on the link above to learn more.
You are the CEA: Stop S.B. 5
As your union, CEA is aggressively opposing S.B. 5 in every way we can. Now more than ever, your voice needs to be heard. Click on the link above to learn what you can do to stop S.B. 5.
CEA's S.B. 5 Action Center
Legislative update
In the aftermath of the 2010 elections, significant challenges to Ohio's public school employee unions lie ahead. Click on the link above for more information.
State of the Association
CEA President Rhonda Johnson delivered the annual State of the Association message to delegates at the first Legislative Assembly of the year. Click on the link above to learn more.
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MLK is approaching
The Columbus Education Association Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner is the oldest such commemoration in Columbus.
Topics: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Dinner, General, Helen Jenkins Davis Award, News
Harris awarded Ohio Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Gene Harris is one of the country's longest-tenured urban school superintendents.
Topics: General, News
STRS sets record straight
In September, the Buckeye Institute, an Ohio-based right-wing think tank, released a misleading report about public employee pensions.
Topics: Compensation, General, News
Be there for your colleagues
What if you became ill and had to make the choice of going to work or losing everything?
Topics: General, Master Agreement, News
I Know I Can
Topics: Charitable Campaigns, General, I Know I Can, News
Welcoming Jesse Jackson
This year's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner keynote speaker is the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Topics: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Dinner, General, Helen Jenkins Davis Award, News, Newsroom
Congratulations to CEA scholarship winners
We congratulate the winners of the CEA Members Scholarships and their parents.
Topics: General, Member Benefits, News, Newsroom, Scholarship Winners
Thank you for being United
We thank all school employees for participating in this year's United Way campaign. Thank you to the additional following buildings/units that have completed their campaigns.
Topics: Charitable Campaigns, General, News, United Way
I Know I Can spotlight on Dean Fowls
Giving to I Know I Can since 1991, Dean Fowls began supporting this organization because he saw the equity that could be achieved if everyone in the union offered support to I Know I Can's mission.
Topics: Charitable Campaigns, General, I Know I Can, News
Nine decades strong
Nov. 13-19 marks the 90th annual commemoration of American Education Week. We should take time to look back at the progress we have made as professionals.
Topics: General, News
PAS awardees
CEA was a pioneer in instituting a form of alternative compensation through the Performance Advancement System (PAS).
Topics: CEA Master Agreement, General, Master Agreement, News, Performance Advancement System (PAS)
United Way contributions are adding up
Your United Way donations help our students and their families in so many ways. We'd like to thank the following buildings/units for the completion of their campaigns.
Topics: Charitable Campaigns, General, News, United Way
Making Strides against Breast Cancer
Like tributaries flowing to fill a river, thousands of people convened Sunday, Oct. 23, tied their walking shoes tighter and strutted out in teams for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Topics: Charitable Campaigns, General, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, News, Newsroom
Recap of Capital Day
Thousands of members of the Columbus Education Association, and even a few administrators, convened for professional development at our annual Capital Day, held Oct. 21 at the Hyatt Regency.
Topics: Capital Day, Capital District, General, News, Professional Development
We made the gains
For more than a decade, schools that have improved have received gainsharing funds for teachers in buildings meeting agreed-upon goals.
Topics: Compensation, Gainsharing, General, News
High school teachers take note
Be sure you know and understand all testing procedures prior to the administration of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) this week.
Topics: General, News
October 2011 Legislative Assembly attendance
Topics: General, Legislative Assembly, Meetings, News
We danced, we ate, we schmoozed
Topics: Fling (Fall & Spring), General, Member Benefits, News
I Know I Can: Did you know?
Topics: Charitable Campaigns, General, I Know I Can, News
Check and change
The deadline for voter registration is October 11. Now is the time to check your voter registration and make changes if your information on file is not accurate. For more information, click on the lin ...
Topics: General, News, Political Action
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