Protect your vote |
| If we are unable to change Ohio’s gerrymandered electoral districts, your vote won’t make a difference.
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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.
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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, ... |
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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 ... |
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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. |
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Vote now |
| Did you know that you can vote early? Click on the link above to learn the important times, dates and deadlines. |
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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.
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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? |
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"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. |
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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.
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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 ... |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 ... |
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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. |
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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. |
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Calamity day bill to become law |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Fighting back: TBS |
| Learn how YOU can stay informed and help CEA make a real impact on state policy by clicking the link above. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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CEA's S.B. 5 Action Center |
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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. |
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Mid-term election results for TBS-endorsements |
| Click on the link above to see which TBS-endorsed candidates and issues prevailed in this year's General Election. |
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10 minutes is all we ask |
| CEA needs 10 minutes of your time. When you leave, you will feel empowered to vote for the candidate who best will help you as an educator. Click on the link above to learn more about the most importa ... |
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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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Legislative Alerts |
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