AFSCME Ohio Council 8

01/16/2026

The holiday season may be over, but we are going to share some holiday memories our members made to keep us warm!

AFSCME Local 2544 came together to celebrate the holiday season.

01/16/2026

Public pensions keep our communities strong.

01/16/2026

Work hard. Retire with security. That’s what working people deserve.

01/15/2026

Road repairs are necessary during Cincinnati winters - thanks to our intrepid AFSCME Local 250 members for keeping our roads passable no matter what the weather throws at us! AFSCME Local 250 members keep the City of Cincinnati running.

01/15/2026

Union Bulletin Boards help build open and transparent lines of communication among union members. They help your membership stay up to date on important union-related issues and events. Kudos to Amy McCabe, EMT, and AFSCME Local 217-3 member, who decorated the local’s board posted in the Webster Garage so all members have access.

01/15/2026

Congratulations to our AFSCME OAPSE Family in Springfield! Over ninety members were able to reach a tentative agreement and were back at work on January 14! Solidarity makes us stronger!

Springfield school employees ended their strike Tuesday after coming to a tentative agreement with the the board of education.
In a joint statement issued ...

01/12/2026

Some information about public pension from our friends at the Ohio Public Pension Coalition. If you haven't already, follow them on IG at ohiopublicpensions and on Facebook at Ohio Public Pensions Coalition.

ohiopublicpensions
Myth vs. Fact

In 2023, Ohio's statewide retirement systems generated nearly $3.50 in state and local tax revenue for every $1 taxpayers contributed — supporting schools, jobs, and communities across the state.

Source: National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS)

01/12/2026

With 2026 in front of us, AFSCME Ohio Council 8 is proud to work hand in hand with our AFSCME Locals across Ohio as we negotiate strong union contracts that give workers dignity, respect, and a voice on the job. AFSCME GO, Get Organized.

01/08/2026

Vote-by-Mail changes to be aware of.

⚠️ IMPORTANT CHANGES TO VOTE-BY-MAIL IN OHIO ⚠️

A new law signed in December 2025 means mailed ballots must be received by Election Day. There is no longer a post-election grace window for your ballot to arrive. This means you should request your ballot early and return your completed ballot as soon as possible, either by taking it to the post office or putting it in your county ballot dropbox.

Good news: You can request your ballot for the May primary already! Request your absentee ballot early so that once early voting begins, your ballot will be one of the first ones mailed.

Request your ballot at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/how-to-request-your-absentee-ballot/ or call your county Board of Elections.

01/06/2026

Solidarity with our OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4 union family.

Nearly 100 support staffers at Springfield Local Schools are preparing to go on strike this week. This comes after contract negotiations stalled between the school board and union representatives.

01/05/2026

AFSCME Local 2714 members Marc Shilling and Troy Meredith joined the City of Green’s Service Director as they celebrated the grand opening of the CORE Center, a brand new recreation facility that the community can enjoy.

01/05/2026

The Akron region isn’t ready to say goodbye to the holiday season just yet. Members of AFSCME Local 958, Ahsland County JFS, shared photos of the throwback float they built. It was a stunning float that helped ring in the holidays for everyone who came out to enjoy the parade festivities. Great work!