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State Budget
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State employee layoffs not the answer to budget hole
Dec. 12, 2008 - OCSEA officials were stunned at the news that as many as 12 state facilities could be shuttered as a result of $7 billion gap in the state’s budget, as reported in a document released by Gov. Ted Strickland’s office yesterday.
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International union surveys members about state of state services, funding
Tell AFSCME how Ohio's financial woes impact you, your family, and your customers.
December 2008 - In the past month, President-elect Obama has made signing an economic recovery bill his top priority once he takes office. AFSCME believes that aid to state and local governments must be a cornerstone of the economic recovery package that Congress and the new administration will put forth in the coming weeks. We must protect jobs and the vital services OCSEA / AFSCME Local 11 members provide. You can help. FULL STORY | TAKE SURVEY
State of Ohio announces growing deficit as nation's recession made official
Gov. Strickland seeks no-interest loan for unemployment fund;
States ask president-elect for federal fiscal relief
Federal aid crucial to avert closings, service loss; Offer survey feedback
Ohio must keep good jobs to maintain vital public services; Support aid for Big 3
Proposed legislation to impact record-high prison population
No word yet on specific cuts; Last 4 years resulted in 6 facility closings
Obama to governors: Let's work together to rescue states
Recession label official; Strickland reveals more cuts, asks Obama for federal aid, fiscal relief
State to cut $640 million more by June 30;
Ohio predicts $7-billion hole in next budget
Ohio seeks interest-free loan to revive parched unemployment fund
Archive - 2008 Budget News...
See Related
Presentation by Ohio Budget and Management Director Pari Sabety (PDF)
Press Release from Gov. Ted Strickland's Office (PDF)
Letter from Gov. Ted Strickland to President-elect Obama (PDF)
GET INVOLVED It's never too early to get involved with the state budget process. If you're interested in learning about what you can do to support your agency's budget and preserve the services you deliver as a public employee, let us know by completing the volunteer form.
RESOURCES Union activists are encouraged to review the following union factsheets and state websites.
Union Factsheets
State of Ohio Websites
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