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November 2011
3 posts
(No comments)
OPEA Office Closing
Tue, November 22, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Members Have Until Dec. 15 to Change Regions
Mon, November 21, 2011
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No comments
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Membership Incentive to End November 30
Wed, November 9, 2011
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No comments
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October 2011
3 posts
(No comments)
Cody Burns Sworn in as Region 6 Director
Mon, October 10, 2011
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No comments
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Representative Eric Proctor Honored as Legislator of the Year
Mon, October 10, 2011
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No comments
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Rep. Mike Jackson Honored as Legislator of the Year
Mon, October 10, 2011
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No comments
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September 2011
5 posts
(1 comment)
OPEA Voices Concern over Events at COJC
Wed, September 28, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Honors Senator Jolley as Legislator of the Year
Fri, September 23, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Honors Senator Paddack at Awards Lunch
Fri, September 23, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Wins Action for Employees in State Park Closures
Fri, September 9, 2011
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1 comment
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OPEA Office Closing
Thu, September 1, 2011
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No comments
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August 2011
1 post
(3 comments)
EBC and HealthChoice Announce 2012 Rates
Fri, August 19, 2011
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3 comments
)
July 2011
1 post
(No comments)
OPEA Convention Draws Near
Thu, July 21, 2011
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No comments
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June 2011
3 posts
(9 comments)
Election Board Certifies Candidates
Thu, June 23, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Sets the Record Straight on State Employee Longevity Pay
Mon, June 20, 2011
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9 comments
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Comprehensive Report on the 2011 Session
Thu, June 16, 2011
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No comments
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May 2011
3 posts
(No comments)
Plan to Attend Your Regional Platform Meeting
Fri, May 27, 2011
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No comments
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Filing Period for OPEA Elections Starts June 1
Fri, May 27, 2011
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No comments
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ADvantage Unit Employees will Compete in RFP
Tue, May 10, 2011
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No comments
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March 2011
9 posts
(13 comments)
McClain County Forms New Chapter
Mon, March 28, 2011
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No comments
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Beckham County Launches OPEA Chapter
Mon, March 28, 2011
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1 comment
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OPEA Members Make a Difference on Insurance Legislation
Fri, March 25, 2011
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No comments
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Good Work OPEA!
Wed, March 16, 2011
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3 comments
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Your Calls Make a Difference
Tue, March 15, 2011
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3 comments
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Your Health Insurance Benefit at Risk
Tue, March 15, 2011
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1 comment
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OPEA Busy in the First Few Weeks of Session
Thu, March 10, 2011
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No comments
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Your Voice Was Heard!
Mon, March 7, 2011
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2 comments
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Legislation will Scale back DOC Furloughs
Tue, March 1, 2011
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3 comments
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February 2011
5 posts
(5 comments)
OPEA Day Press Coverage
Tue, February 22, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Day At the Capitol Moved Inside to Second Floor
Mon, February 21, 2011
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No comments
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Advocate Update with Legislative Lists Available
Tue, February 15, 2011
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No comments
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Take Action to Save COLAs
Fri, February 11, 2011
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5 comments
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OPEA Office Closed
Thu, February 3, 2011
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No comments
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January 2011
2 posts
(1 comment)
OPEA Opens Staff Position
Tue, January 25, 2011
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No comments
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Bi-weekly Pay and the Benefit Allowance
Wed, January 19, 2011
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1 comment
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December 2010
3 posts
(1 comment)
DOC Picket Calls Attention to Furlough Issue
Fri, December 17, 2010
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No comments
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Picket Still Scheduled Today
Fri, December 17, 2010
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1 comment
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December Advocate Update Available
Mon, December 13, 2010
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No comments
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November 2010
3 posts
(9 comments)
OJA Director Addresses Future of the L.E. Rader Center
Wed, November 24, 2010
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1 comment
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Conspiracy Allegations Surround OJA RFP
Tue, November 23, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Calls for DOC Supplemental
Tue, November 16, 2010
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6 comments
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October 2010
3 posts
(1 comment)
Corrections Board Meets
Wed, October 27, 2010
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1 comment
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October Advocate Update Available Now
Fri, October 15, 2010
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No comments
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NORCE Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Fri, October 8, 2010
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No comments
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September 2010
17 posts
(19 comments)
Out-of-State Corporations Take Aim at Child Welfare
Wed, September 29, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Victory in Birth Date Suit
Mon, September 27, 2010
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No comments
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Nebraska Child Welfare Contractors Abandon Agency
Mon, September 20, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Members Complete Certified Public Manager Program
Fri, September 17, 2010
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1 comment
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Companies Hired Guns Take Aim At State Jobs
Thu, September 16, 2010
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3 comments
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Citizens Caution State Employees about Pensions
Thu, September 16, 2010
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3 comments
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Child Welfare Privatization is Wrong for Oklahoma.
Tue, September 14, 2010
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No comments
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James Kroth Receives Leadership Award
Mon, September 13, 2010
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4 comments
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OPEA Board Member Featured in Oklahoman Article
Mon, September 13, 2010
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No comments
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Representative Scott Inman Receives Award
Fri, September 10, 2010
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No comments
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Talking Insurance on the Break Room!
Fri, September 10, 2010
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No comments
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Insurance Oversight Committee Meets
Fri, September 10, 2010
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1 comment
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State Employees Urged to Defeat State Question 744
Wed, September 8, 2010
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2 comments
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Senator Brian Bingman Receives Award
Wed, September 8, 2010
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No comments
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FINAL Insurance Rates Set for 2011
Thu, September 2, 2010
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No comments
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Representative Lisa Billy Receives Legislator of the Year Award
Thu, September 2, 2010
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1 comment
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Chapter Leaders Attend Annual OPEA Convention
Wed, September 1, 2010
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2 comments
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August 2010
3 posts
(17 comments)
Insurance Rates to be Changed
Tue, August 31, 2010
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No comments
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UPDATED: Insurance Rates Set for 2011
Mon, August 23, 2010
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17 comments
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OPEA Chapter Formed in Tulsa State Office Building
Fri, August 13, 2010
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No comments
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July 2010
4 posts
(38 comments)
OPEA Shocked at Labor Commissioner Behavior
Wed, July 21, 2010
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14 comments
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Think Tank calls SQ 744 the Wrong Solution
Tue, July 20, 2010
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No comments
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Fiscal Year 2010 the Worst on Record
Wed, July 14, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Calls for Special Session to Deal with Corrections Budget
Thu, July 1, 2010
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24 comments
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June 2010
11 posts
(96 comments)
OPEA Takes Action Against White's Crackdown
Wed, June 30, 2010
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12 comments
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NY Times Reports States Targetting Pension Funds in Budget Crisis
Tue, June 29, 2010
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7 comments
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Interim Studies Approved by House Leadership
Tue, June 29, 2010
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8 comments
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OPEA Publication with Legislator's Scorecards Available Now
Tue, June 22, 2010
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1 comment
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DOC Furloughs Concern to Morale and Public Safety
Fri, June 18, 2010
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39 comments
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OPEA Responds to Governor's Veto of Health Insurance Legislation
Mon, June 14, 2010
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13 comments
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Filing Period for OPEA President and Region 8 Director Ends June 15
Sat, June 5, 2010
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No comments
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Region Six Holds Platform Meeting
Sat, June 5, 2010
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1 comment
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Legislative Leadership Blocks COLA for Retirees
Thu, June 3, 2010
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5 comments
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Region 5 Hosts Platform Meeting
Thu, June 3, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Successfully Defends State Employee Rights.
Wed, June 2, 2010
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10 comments
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May 2010
22 posts
(111 comments)
OPEA Members Preserve Benefit Dollars
Fri, May 28, 2010
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2 comments
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UPDATE: Holiday Bill Moves to the Governor's Desk
Fri, May 28, 2010
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4 comments
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The State Employee Benefit Allowance and SB 2052
Thu, May 27, 2010
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31 comments
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OPEA Works with Pauls Valley Chamber to Save SORC
Wed, May 26, 2010
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No comments
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Region Two Holds Annual Platform Meeting
Wed, May 26, 2010
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No comments
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Region Eight Hosts Platform Meeting
Wed, May 26, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Fights Privatization of DMHSAS Facilities
Tue, May 25, 2010
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1 comment
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STATE EMPLOYEE RIGHTS THREATENED! CALL SENATE TODAY!
Tue, May 25, 2010
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1 comment
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UPDATE: Stealth Move Would Close SORC
Mon, May 24, 2010
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5 comments
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HealthChoice to Explore Lower Office Copay
Fri, May 21, 2010
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No comments
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Keep Your Information Private! Call House Members!
Fri, May 21, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Concerned with Deep Budget Cuts to State Agencies
Thu, May 20, 2010
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8 comments
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Tulsa OESC Chapter Elects New Officers
Wed, May 19, 2010
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1 comment
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Insurance Issues Heat Up
Wed, May 19, 2010
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35 comments
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DMHSAS Jobs and Services at Risk Call Senators Today
Tue, May 18, 2010
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1 comment
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Budget Deal Could Be Close
Wed, May 12, 2010
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4 comments
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OPEA Calls for Reduction in HealthChoice Co-Pay
Tue, May 11, 2010
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7 comments
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Child Welfare Privatization Fight Continues
Tue, May 11, 2010
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1 comment
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Insurance Reform Pending
Tue, May 11, 2010
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3 comments
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LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: FINAL NEGOTIATIONS ON THE BUDGET OVER SOON
Mon, May 10, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Backs Tax Credit Elimination
Tue, May 4, 2010
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1 comment
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URGENT CALL TO ACTION STATE JOBS HANG IN THE BALANCE
Tue, May 4, 2010
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5 comments
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April 2010
7 posts
(51 comments)
Child Welfare Privatization Bill in Conference
Fri, April 30, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Supports a “Share the Burden” Approach to Budget Cuts
Thu, April 29, 2010
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19 comments
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OPEA Continues to Fight Privatization Issues
Thu, April 29, 2010
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3 comments
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OPEA Members Spend Day at the Capitol
Wed, April 28, 2010
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No comments
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Public Safety Agencies Present Budget
Tue, April 27, 2010
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24 comments
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Update on Birth Day Bill
Fri, April 23, 2010
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1 comment
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Recruitment Drive at DDSH Nets 33 New Members
Mon, April 19, 2010
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2 comments
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March 2010
4 posts
(45 comments)
In Spite of February Rebound FY 11 Still Looks Bleak
Wed, March 17, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Commends Attorney General Action
Tue, March 16, 2010
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4 comments
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Health Insurance Reform is Subject of Legislation
Mon, March 15, 2010
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8 comments
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IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION NEEDED
Fri, March 5, 2010
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33 comments
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February 2010
2 posts
(7 comments)
OPEA Fights Privatization of CompSource
Fri, February 19, 2010
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1 comment
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State Department of Health Announces VOBO
Mon, February 8, 2010
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6 comments
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January 2010
2 posts
(2 comments)
Board of Corrections Meets and Outlines Bleak Future
Wed, January 20, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Ensures Employees Receive Unemployment Benefits in VOBOs
Fri, January 15, 2010
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No comments
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December 2009
1 post
(1 comment)
OPEA Marks 35th Anniversary with Somber Call to Action
Thu, December 31, 2009
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1 comment
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November 2009
1 post
(4 comments)
OPEA: Cut Private Vendors before State Employee Jobs
Sun, November 22, 2009
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4 comments
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October 2009
2 posts
(2 comments)
Future of the State Budget Uncertain
Mon, October 12, 2009
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2 comments
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OSP Officer Receives Leadership Award
Tue, October 6, 2009
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No comments
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September 2009
1 post
(No comments)
OPEA Express Winners Recruit New Members, Receive Top Prizes
Thu, September 10, 2009
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No comments
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August 2009
2 posts
(9 comments)
Revenue Shortfall Declared, State Agencies Slashed
Tue, August 11, 2009
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9 comments
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Possible Health Insurance Changes Discussed on This Week's "The Break Room"
Thu, August 6, 2009
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No comments
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July 2009
4 posts
(1 comment)
OSEEGIB Reviews Preliminary Insurance Rates
Fri, July 24, 2009
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No comments
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New OPEA Break Room Features Rep. Morrissette
Fri, July 24, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Presents Report on Privatization to the OJA Board
Wed, July 22, 2009
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No comments
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Insurance Working Group Agrees, Meetings Will Be Public!
Wed, July 22, 2009
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1 comment
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June 2009
3 posts
(1 comment)
Representative Randy Terrill on the Break Room
Thu, June 25, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Re-Opens Website during Summer Recruitment Drive
Mon, June 8, 2009
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1 comment
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DOC Offers Voluntary Out
Wed, June 3, 2009
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No comments
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May 2009
3 posts
(18 comments)
Department of Public Safety Cuts Concern OPEA
Tue, May 19, 2009
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2 comments
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State Leaders Reach Budget Agreement
Fri, May 15, 2009
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16 comments
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Health Department New Worker Orientation Class Joins OPEA
Tue, May 5, 2009
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No comments
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April 2009
8 posts
(4 comments)
Health Department Issues Swine Flu Alert
Mon, April 27, 2009
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No comments
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Legislators Still on Tax Cut Binge
Fri, April 24, 2009
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2 comments
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OPEA Executive Director State Regarding Board of Corrections Legislation
Fri, April 24, 2009
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No comments
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Two New Episodes of the OPEA Break Room!
Fri, April 24, 2009
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No comments
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Utah Assessing Four-Day Workweek
Tue, April 21, 2009
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1 comment
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Opportunity for Child Welfare Workers to Comment on Reform Legislation
Tue, April 21, 2009
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No comments
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Tax Day Blues? Think Again!
Wed, April 15, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Calls for Savings in State Agencies
Tue, April 14, 2009
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1 comment
)
March 2009
4 posts
(42 comments)
OPEA Amends Payroll Legislation
Wed, March 25, 2009
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19 comments
)
OPEA Works to Close Contracting Loophole
Wed, March 25, 2009
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No comments
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Oklahoma Weather Prompts Lobby Day Move Inside
Fri, March 6, 2009
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9 comments
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Lobby Day is Tuesday: "So Why Even Try?"
Wed, March 4, 2009
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14 comments
)
February 2009
2 posts
(No comments)
OPEA Continues Advocacy for DHS Workers
Fri, February 20, 2009
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No comments
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OESC Funding Bill Sails through Committee
Thu, February 19, 2009
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No comments
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January 2009
4 posts
(2 comments)
Does Child Welfare need a Facelift?
Tue, January 20, 2009
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2 comments
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OPEA Video: Reasons to Become a Member
Tue, January 13, 2009
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No comments
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ODOT Central Office sees "Tremendous Turnout" for Recruitment Drive
Thu, January 8, 2009
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No comments
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OKDHS NORC Excited About Upcoming Session
Mon, January 5, 2009
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No comments
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December 2008
5 posts
(17 comments)
State Finance Director on the Break Room
Thu, December 18, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Corrections Leaders Work to Establish 20-year Retirement
Mon, December 15, 2008
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No comments
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First Bill of '09 Session Targets State Employee Pay
Mon, December 15, 2008
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17 comments
)
Former Corrections Professional Joins OPEA Staff
Fri, December 12, 2008
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No comments
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DOC Director Justin Jones on The Break Room
Fri, December 5, 2008
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No comments
)
October 2008
10 posts
(20 comments)
Merit Protection Commission Hears OPEA Case
Fri, October 24, 2008
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2 comments
)
Corrections Employees Meet with Legislators
Thu, October 23, 2008
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1 comment
)
Retiree Insurance Rates Set to Increase
Fri, October 17, 2008
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2 comments
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New OPEA Break Room With Senator Jay Paul Gumm
Thu, October 16, 2008
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No comments
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Stand Up, Speak Out and Be Counted!
Fri, October 10, 2008
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1 comment
)
State Employees not Enjoying Prosperity
Thu, October 9, 2008
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7 comments
)
Wall Street Woes – What about My Retirement?
Fri, October 3, 2008
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No comments
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OPEAPAC Announces New Round of Endorsements
Fri, October 3, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Posts New Job Listing: Membership Representative
Wed, October 1, 2008
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No comments
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Insurance Rates Increasing: OPEA IS Fighting for Your Right$
Wed, October 1, 2008
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7 comments
)
September 2008
8 posts
(17 comments)
OPEA Urges State Employees to Action as Election Nears
Mon, September 29, 2008
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No comments
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Health Department Faces Funding Crisis
Sun, September 28, 2008
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2 comments
)
OPEA Takes Action on OESC Funding
Sun, September 21, 2008
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15 comments
)
OPEA Hosts Southern States Conference
Fri, September 19, 2008
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No comments
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Governor Makes Surprise Visit to OPEA
Thu, September 18, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA ATTENDS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF--IPOD Winners Announced!
Fri, September 12, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Members Hit the Ground in Muskogee
Thu, September 11, 2008
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No comments
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"Who Are You Walking For This Weekend?"
Wed, September 10, 2008
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No comments
)
August 2008
6 posts
(20 comments)
Break Room: Convention, Endorsements Discussed on New Podcast
Fri, August 29, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Applauds ODOT Market Adjustments, Encourages All Agencies to be Aggressive.
Mon, August 25, 2008
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11 comments
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OPEA Convention '08: Camaraderie and Fellowship
Mon, August 25, 2008
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2 comments
)
OPEA Hosts Candidate Forum This Week
Mon, August 25, 2008
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5 comments
)
OPEA Members Host Benefit Poker Run
Tue, August 5, 2008
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1 comment
)
ODVA Leader Leaves State Service
Fri, August 1, 2008
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1 comment
)
July 2008
9 posts
(25 comments)
OPEA Talks Corrections on The Break Room
Thu, July 31, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Convention Will Be Held In Claremore
Wed, July 30, 2008
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3 comments
)
Hendrick Commends Staff at Commission Meeting
Tue, July 29, 2008
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No comments
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Officials Break Ground at the Sulphur Veterans Center
Mon, July 28, 2008
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No comments
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Awards Deadline Approaching
Mon, July 28, 2008
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No comments
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Private Prisons Peddle Economic Development Schemes
Fri, July 25, 2008
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4 comments
)
Two Weeks Left in OPEA Election
Thu, July 24, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Break Room Features 4 Day Work Week Audio
Thu, July 10, 2008
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1 comment
)
OPEA Launches New Initiative and Website
Wed, July 9, 2008
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17 comments
)
June 2008
6 posts
(32 comments)
Four-day Work Week Sweeps across the Nation
Wed, June 25, 2008
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15 comments
)
OPEA Offers New Benefit: Pre-Paid Legal Plan
Wed, June 25, 2008
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1 comment
)
New Break Room Episode Features Representative Scott Inman
Fri, June 13, 2008
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No comments
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Retiree COLA Signed by Governor
Fri, June 6, 2008
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5 comments
)
Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Visits the Break Room
Fri, June 6, 2008
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1 comment
)
OPEA Platform Process begins for 2009
Tue, June 3, 2008
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10 comments
)
May 2008
7 posts
(16 comments)
Early Success for OSP Safety Campaign--But Comments Spark Confusion
Fri, May 30, 2008
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1 comment
)
COLA Bill Headed for Governor’s Desk
Tue, May 27, 2008
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2 comments
)
“Flex-Time” Proposal Runs Out of Time, but OPEA Still Hopeful
Tue, May 27, 2008
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7 comments
)
Red Shirt Rally Results in Long-term Pay Raise Plan
Fri, May 23, 2008
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6 comments
)
OSP-OPEA Chapter Encourages Unity Around Safety
Fri, May 23, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Mourns Loss of Friend Jack Mildren
Fri, May 23, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA and OJA Council Ponder Overcrowding Issue
Fri, May 16, 2008
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No comments
)
April 2008
2 posts
(No comments)
National Public Service Recognition Week Set
Tue, April 15, 2008
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No comments
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New Board Members Sworn In
Sun, April 6, 2008
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No comments
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