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Bill to Freeze Benefit Allowance Sent to Governor
Fri, May 25, 2012
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2 comments
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OK House Press Release: House Republicans Propose New Tax Plan
Wed, May 23, 2012
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No comments
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2012 OPEA Election Rules and Guidelines
Thu, May 17, 2012
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2 comments
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OK House Announces DHS Reform Plans
Tue, May 15, 2012
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No comments
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OPEAPAC List of Endorsements
Fri, May 11, 2012
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No comments
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Governor Signs Bill Requiring Agencies to Notify Employees of Furlough
Thu, April 26, 2012
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1 comment
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OPEA, Rep. Osborn featured in newspaper editorial
Wed, April 25, 2012
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1 comment
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OPEA Bill Requiring Furlough Notice Heads to Governor's Desk
Thu, April 19, 2012
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No comments
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OPEA Fights for Lake Murray Bill to Pass House
Wed, April 18, 2012
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No comments
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Urgent Call to Action!
Mon, April 16, 2012
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No comments
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Governor, State Leaders Introduce the Oklahoma Pinnacle Plan
Fri, March 30, 2012
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No comments
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OPEA Day at the Capitol is Just Around the Corner! Have YOU Registered?
Tue, March 27, 2012
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1 comment
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State Treasurer Urges Adoption of "Pay-as-we-go" Approach
Wed, March 21, 2012
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No comments
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DHS Legislation Clears House Floor
Tue, March 13, 2012
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No comments
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Competing Income Tax Proposals
Tue, March 13, 2012
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No comments
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UPDATED: OPEA News: SB 1498 Fails; SB 1046 Passes without Title on the Bill
Mon, February 20, 2012
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11 comments
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Zearley Addresses Legislation on Classified Employment System
Fri, February 17, 2012
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1 comment
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2012 Legislative and Budget Overview
Fri, February 10, 2012
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1 comment
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2012 Board Files
Tue, January 17, 2012
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No comments
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Eliminating Oklahoma's Income Tax Could Hurt State Employees
Mon, January 9, 2012
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No comments
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ODOT Employee Killed while Working on US 75
Sun, December 4, 2011
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No comments
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December 2011 Board Meeting
Tue, November 29, 2011
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No comments
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Oklahoman Publishes Editorial on the Condition of State Buildings
Tue, November 29, 2011
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No comments
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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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OPERS Funding Status Improves
Thu, November 3, 2011
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3 comments
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HealthChoice Mail-order Prescription Plan Changes Adopted
Sun, October 30, 2011
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5 comments
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October and November Files
Wed, October 26, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Continues to Work for OJA Employees
Mon, October 24, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Joins in Effort to Improve Child Welfare
Wed, October 19, 2011
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2 comments
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OPEA’s Statement on Legislators’ DHS Press Conference
Tue, October 18, 2011
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No comments
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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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OPEA Works to Protect OJA Employee Safety
Wed, October 5, 2011
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No comments
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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 Responds to Labor Commissioner's Comments and Organization
Tue, September 20, 2011
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No comments
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October Board Meeting
Mon, September 19, 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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EBC and HealthChoice Announce 2012 Rates
Fri, August 19, 2011
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3 comments
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August 2011 Files
Thu, August 18, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Files Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction on Tourism Positions
Wed, August 10, 2011
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1 comment
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Region Pending and Canceled Lists
Fri, August 5, 2011
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No comments
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Commission Defers Child Care Copay Increase; OPEA Commends Chairman DeVaughn
Tue, August 2, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Convention Draws Near
Thu, July 21, 2011
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No comments
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July 2011
Tue, July 19, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Saddened Over Worker Death
Thu, July 14, 2011
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5 comments
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Insurance Rates and Changes Previewed
Tue, July 12, 2011
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4 comments
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DOC Population Trend Reversing
Tue, July 12, 2011
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No comments
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2011 Financial Statements
Wed, June 29, 2011
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No comments
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2011 Membership Reports
Wed, June 29, 2011
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No comments
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Editorials Respond to Longevity Attack
Wed, June 29, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Victory in the News
Wed, June 29, 2011
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1 comment
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of OPEA on Birthdate Privacy
Tue, June 28, 2011
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14 comments
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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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OPEA Speaks to OJA Board about Rader Closing
Fri, June 17, 2011
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2 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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OPEA Loses Member in Transportation Accident
Wed, June 15, 2011
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No comments
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DHS Sets Budget at Commission Meeting
Wed, June 15, 2011
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No comments
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June 2011
Mon, June 6, 2011
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No comments
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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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Pension Bills Move through the Process
Thu, May 12, 2011
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1 comment
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Governor Fallin and Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Agreement
Tue, May 10, 2011
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1 comment
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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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Rader Center Closing Subject of Editorial
Thu, April 21, 2011
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No comments
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Benefit Allowance No Longer Threatened!
Wed, April 20, 2011
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10 comments
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Another Attack on the Benefit Allowance! You Could Lose Hundreds of Dollars
Fri, April 15, 2011
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25 comments
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Great Job OPEA Members
Thu, April 14, 2011
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No comments
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Rader Center Proposed Closing Raises Public Safety Issues
Thu, April 14, 2011
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No comments
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State Employee Issues at the Capitol
Fri, April 8, 2011
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17 comments
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Oklahoma County Public Safety Chapter Forms
Fri, April 8, 2011
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No comments
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April 2011
Fri, April 8, 2011
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No comments
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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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OPEA Responds to Editorial
Wed, March 9, 2011
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5 comments
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March 2011
Mon, March 7, 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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OPEA Continues to Fight for Retiree COLAs
Mon, March 7, 2011
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4 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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OPEA Concerned with Proposed Closure of Rader Facility
Mon, February 28, 2011
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No comments
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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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Region Membership Files
Fri, February 18, 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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Health Department Budget Discussed by Senate Subcommittee
Sat, February 5, 2011
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No comments
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OPEA Office Closed
Thu, February 3, 2011
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No comments
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UPDATED AND CORRECTED: Legislative Session Critical for State Employees
Thu, February 3, 2011
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10 comments
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Weather-Related Office Closings
Mon, January 31, 2011
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No comments
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DHS Faces House Committee over Budget
Fri, January 28, 2011
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1 comment
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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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January 2011
Tue, January 11, 2011
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No comments
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Fallin Becomes Oklahoma’s First Female Governor
Mon, January 10, 2011
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11 comments
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Board of Equalization Meets to Certify FY 12 Revenues
Tue, December 21, 2010
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No comments
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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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Supreme Court Issues Stay on Birth Dates
Wed, December 15, 2010
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No comments
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December Advocate Update Available
Mon, December 13, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Concerned about Pay Raises
Wed, December 8, 2010
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13 comments
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OPEA’s Birth Date Case Reaches the Supreme Court
Wed, December 8, 2010
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No comments
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AG to Investigate OJA Contracting
Tue, December 7, 2010
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1 comment
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Controversial Contract Stopped for 30 Days
Sat, December 4, 2010
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1 comment
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Senate Opens Investigation of OJA, Coates
Fri, December 3, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Break Room features Pat Hall discussing current political events
Fri, December 3, 2010
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No comments
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You Heard it Here First: OPEA Breaks Story on OJA Bidding Fiasco
Thu, December 2, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Calls for an Investigation of OJA Process
Wed, December 1, 2010
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2 comments
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Speaker Announces Committee Leadership
Tue, November 30, 2010
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No comments
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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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December Board Files
Thu, November 18, 2010
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No comments
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Treasurer Meacham Announces Six-Point Plan for Pension Systems
Wed, November 17, 2010
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3 comments
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OPEA Calls for DOC Supplemental
Tue, November 16, 2010
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6 comments
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Senate Republicans Elect Brian Bingman
Tue, November 9, 2010
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1 comment
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Pension Reform on Legislative Agenda
Fri, November 5, 2010
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6 comments
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OPEA Successful in Elections
Thu, November 4, 2010
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6 comments
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November Files
Thu, November 4, 2010
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No comments
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Update on Birthday Bill for Agencies
Tue, November 2, 2010
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No comments
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DOC Director Jones is Guest Columnist for the Oklahoma Policy Institute
Tue, November 2, 2010
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No comments
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Work Schedules and Voting
Mon, November 1, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEAPAC Voter Guide
Mon, November 1, 2010
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No comments
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An Important Message about Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland
Mon, November 1, 2010
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1 comment
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Corrections Board Meets
Wed, October 27, 2010
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1 comment
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Pension Issues Heat Up
Wed, October 27, 2010
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6 comments
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Pension Article Causes Alarm
Thu, October 21, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Prevails in Action against OCP
Wed, October 20, 2010
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7 comments
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OPEA Calls on DOC Board to Halt Furloughs
Wed, October 20, 2010
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No comments
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State Question 744 Story
Wed, October 20, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Calls for End of DOC Furloughs at Capitol Press Conference
Mon, October 18, 2010
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1 comment
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11 State Questions Will Appear on the Ballot
Mon, October 18, 2010
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No comments
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October Advocate Update Available Now
Fri, October 15, 2010
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No comments
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DOC Employees! OPEA Press Conference to End Furloughs!
Fri, October 15, 2010
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6 comments
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State Revenues Remain Steady
Tue, October 12, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Works On OSP Issues
Tue, October 12, 2010
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No comments
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October Files
Fri, October 8, 2010
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1 comment
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NORCE Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Fri, October 8, 2010
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No comments
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Public Employees Association Considers Its Options
Thu, September 30, 2010
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3 comments
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Out-of-State Corporations Take Aim at Child Welfare
Wed, September 29, 2010
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2 comments
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Are You Satisfied with the Insurance Choices?
Wed, September 29, 2010
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10 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
)
September Files
Tue, September 14, 2010
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No 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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Hotdogs in Norman
Thu, September 9, 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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Insurance Rates to be Changed
Tue, August 31, 2010
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No comments
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Join the New OPEA Mobile Text Club
Tue, August 31, 2010
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No comments
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New Work Center
Fri, August 27, 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
)
Interim Study Looks at SORC
Tue, August 17, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Chapter Formed in Tulsa State Office Building
Fri, August 13, 2010
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No comments
)
Press Releases
Wed, August 11, 2010
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No comments
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Budget Numbers Improve
Wed, August 11, 2010
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1 comment
)
Furloughs Create Disparity
Wed, August 11, 2010
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8 comments
)
August Files
Fri, August 6, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Fighting DOC Furloughs
Fri, August 6, 2010
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5 comments
)
Region 6 Event
Mon, August 2, 2010
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1 comment
)
It's Askins and Fallin for Governor! Join OPEA in the Break Room!
Fri, July 30, 2010
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No comments
)
2010 Financial Statements
Wed, July 28, 2010
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No comments
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It's Askins and Fallin for Governor!
Wed, July 28, 2010
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1 comment
)
Employee Voting Time
Mon, July 26, 2010
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No comments
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Election Day
Mon, July 26, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Shocked at Labor Commissioner Behavior
Wed, July 21, 2010
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14 comments
)
Think Tank calls SQ 744 the Wrong Solution
Tue, July 20, 2010
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No comments
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July 2010 Board Meeting
Fri, July 16, 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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55J Hosts ERC/OPEA Picnic
Tue, July 13, 2010
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2 comments
)
OPEA Calls for Special Session to Deal with Corrections Budget
Thu, July 1, 2010
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24 comments
)
OPEA Takes Action Against White's Crackdown
Wed, June 30, 2010
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12 comments
)
NY Times Reports States Targetting Pension Funds in Budget Crisis
Tue, June 29, 2010
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7 comments
)
Interim Studies Approved by House Leadership
Tue, June 29, 2010
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8 comments
)
New OPEA Break Room Features Rep. Jason Nelson, HD 87
Fri, June 25, 2010
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No 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
)
Controversy Arises around Governor's Veto
Wed, June 16, 2010
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11 comments
)
Gubernatorial Discussion Wednesday, State Employees Encouraged to Attend.
Tue, June 15, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Responds to Governor's Veto of Health Insurance Legislation
Mon, June 14, 2010
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13 comments
)
This weeks Break Room, Scott talks budget, privatization and corrections.
Thu, June 10, 2010
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No comments
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Did you know we are on Facebook?
Thu, June 10, 2010
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No comments
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Governor Signs Holiday Bill, HB-3052
Thu, June 10, 2010
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4 comments
)
Lawton Veterans Center Says "YES" to OPEA
Tue, June 8, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Board Discusses Session and Future Plans
Mon, June 7, 2010
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5 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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OKDHS Withdraws July Furlough Start
Fri, June 4, 2010
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7 comments
)
Legislative Leadership Blocks COLA for Retirees
Thu, June 3, 2010
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5 comments
)
Region 5 Hosts Platform Meeting
Thu, June 3, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Successfully Defends State Employee Rights.
Wed, June 2, 2010
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10 comments
)
OPEA Members Preserve Benefit Dollars
Fri, May 28, 2010
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2 comments
)
UPDATE: Holiday Bill Moves to the Governor's Desk
Fri, May 28, 2010
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4 comments
)
The State Employee Benefit Allowance and SB 2052
Thu, May 27, 2010
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31 comments
)
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
)
STATE EMPLOYEE RIGHTS THREATENED! CALL SENATE TODAY!
Tue, May 25, 2010
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1 comment
)
UPDATE: Stealth Move Would Close SORC
Mon, May 24, 2010
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5 comments
)
HealthChoice to Explore Lower Office Copay
Fri, May 21, 2010
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No comments
)
Keep Your Information Private! Call House Members!
Fri, May 21, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Concerned with Deep Budget Cuts to State Agencies
Thu, May 20, 2010
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8 comments
)
Tulsa OESC Chapter Elects New Officers
Wed, May 19, 2010
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1 comment
)
Insurance Issues Heat Up
Wed, May 19, 2010
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35 comments
)
DMHSAS Jobs and Services at Risk Call Senators Today
Tue, May 18, 2010
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1 comment
)
Representative Lewis Moore on the Break Room
Fri, May 14, 2010
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No comments
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Budget Deal Could Be Close
Wed, May 12, 2010
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4 comments
)
OPEA Calls for Reduction in HealthChoice Co-Pay
Tue, May 11, 2010
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7 comments
)
Child Welfare Privatization Fight Continues
Tue, May 11, 2010
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1 comment
)
Insurance Reform Pending
Tue, May 11, 2010
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3 comments
)
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
)
URGENT CALL TO ACTION STATE JOBS HANG IN THE BALANCE
Tue, May 4, 2010
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5 comments
)
Child Welfare Privatization Bill in Conference
Fri, April 30, 2010
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2 comments
)
OPEA Supports a “Share the Burden” Approach to Budget Cuts
Thu, April 29, 2010
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19 comments
)
OPEA Continues to Fight Privatization Issues
Thu, April 29, 2010
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3 comments
)
OPEA Members Spend Day at the Capitol
Wed, April 28, 2010
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No comments
)
Public Safety Agencies Present Budget
Tue, April 27, 2010
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24 comments
)
Update on Birth Day Bill
Fri, April 23, 2010
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1 comment
)
RECENT UPDATE: Voluntary Out and Emergency Passes House
Wed, April 21, 2010
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16 comments
)
OPEA Welcomes New Region 11 Director
Tue, April 20, 2010
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No comments
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Recruitment Drive at DDSH Nets 33 New Members
Mon, April 19, 2010
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2 comments
)
Association Staff Meets with Sand Springs Council in Bid to Save Rader
Thu, April 15, 2010
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3 comments
)
Treasurer Says March Revenue Tops Estimate; Economy Rebounding
Tue, April 13, 2010
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3 comments
)
DHS Pay Reductions Would be Severe
Mon, April 12, 2010
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28 comments
)
Judge's Ruling Grants Temporary Restraining Order Protecting State Employees
Fri, April 9, 2010
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62 comments
)
Retiree COLA Bill Passes House Committee
Fri, April 9, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Scores Temporary Privacy Victory for State Employees
Fri, April 9, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA DHS Members Say Pay Cuts Out of the Question
Thu, April 8, 2010
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14 comments
)
OPEA Joins Oklahoma Coalition Opposing SQ 744
Thu, April 8, 2010
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1 comment
)
After Three Days, Oklahoman Goes Back on Promise
Wed, April 7, 2010
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1 comment
)
Law Enforcement Agencies Join OPEA in Privacy Fight
Tue, April 6, 2010
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17 comments
)
Law Enforcement Opposes Release of Private Information
Tue, April 6, 2010
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No comments
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Don't be Fooled: Oklahoman Takes New Approach to Gain Access to Your Private Records
Mon, April 5, 2010
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6 comments
)
PRIVACY ISSUE ESCALATES AS STATE TROOPERS FILE SUIT
Fri, April 2, 2010
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1 comment
)
Oklahoman 'Judge Shopping,' OPEA Says
Fri, April 2, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Launches New Advocate Update; Facebook Page
Thu, April 1, 2010
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No comments
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Survey Shows State Employees in favor of Keeping Information Private
Tue, March 30, 2010
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1 comment
)
Capitol Press Conference Addresses Privacy Concerns
Mon, March 29, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Files Injunction Against State to Keep Employee Information Confidential
Mon, March 29, 2010
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2 comments
)
Questions Surround Rader Center
Wed, March 24, 2010
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No comments
)
Newly Redesigned March Advocate Online Now
Mon, March 22, 2010
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No comments
)
Legislative Tracking
Mon, March 22, 2010
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No comments
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URGENT MESSAGE Concerning Your Private Information; Please Complete Brief Survey
Fri, March 19, 2010
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No comments
)
OJA Employees Receive RIF Notice
Thu, March 18, 2010
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7 comments
)
'Christmas Bill' Topic of Conversation on The Break Room
Thu, March 18, 2010
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2 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
)
Health Insurance Reform is Subject of Legislation
Mon, March 15, 2010
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8 comments
)
Top Recruiter Wins Cash, Helps Grow Association
Fri, March 12, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Receives Commendation Letters for Helping End Budget Dispute
Wed, March 10, 2010
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4 comments
)
Enraged Employees Storm Capitol for 2010 Lobby Day
Tue, March 9, 2010
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14 comments
)
House Approves Holiday Spirit Legislation
Tue, March 9, 2010
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3 comments
)
Oklahoman Chooses OPEA Lobby Day to Escalate Battle over Birth Dates
Tue, March 9, 2010
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No comments
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URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mon, March 8, 2010
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3 comments
)
OPEA ENGAGED IN 'DAVID versus GOLIATH" FIGHT
Sat, March 6, 2010
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11 comments
)
IMMEDIATE CALL TO ACTION NEEDED
Fri, March 5, 2010
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33 comments
)
Lobby Day, Legislative Bill Status on today's Break Room
Thu, March 4, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Pleased with Senate Budget Agreement
Wed, March 3, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Urges Employees to "SHOW UP STRONG" for Lobby Day 2010
Wed, March 3, 2010
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No comments
)
OKDHS Commission Discusses Agency Concerns
Mon, March 1, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Attends Muskogee Black Heritage Celebration
Mon, March 1, 2010
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No comments
)
SHOW UP STRONG Next Week for Lobby Day 2010
Sun, February 28, 2010
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1 comment
)
Press Comes Out Swinging On Birth Date Bill; OPEA Members Urged to Respond
Fri, February 26, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Responds to Media Investigation
Thu, February 25, 2010
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No comments
)
Representative Jason Murphey on the Break Room
Thu, February 25, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Leader Fights Lymphoma
Wed, February 24, 2010
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8 comments
)
OPEA Scores Win for Retirees
Wed, February 24, 2010
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6 comments
)
State of the State Part Three: Educational System Needs Modernization
Sun, February 21, 2010
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6 comments
)
OPEA WINS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT VICTORY IN OJA BUDGET WAR
Fri, February 19, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Fights Privatization of CompSource
Fri, February 19, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA COMMENDS LAWMAKERS FOR SWIFT BUDGET AGREEMENT
Fri, February 19, 2010
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1 comment
)
Representative Lisa Billy on the Break Room
Thu, February 18, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Members Respond; SB 1753 Passes Senate
Thu, February 18, 2010
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No comments
)
DOC Ends VOBO Offers
Wed, February 17, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Works to Provide Extra Day at Christmas
Wed, February 17, 2010
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2 comments
)
Legislative Wrap-Up: Week 2
Tue, February 16, 2010
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No comments
)
State of the State Part Two: No Detailed Plan in Place
Mon, February 15, 2010
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2 comments
)
Catch the Latest News from the Capitol on The Break Room
Thu, February 11, 2010
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No comments
)
Judge Upholds Award of Attorney Fees
Tue, February 9, 2010
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2 comments
)
OPEA Celebrates Another Member Win at MPC
Tue, February 9, 2010
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2 comments
)
Treasurer Says January Revenue Shows "Slight Improvement"
Tue, February 9, 2010
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No comments
)
Representative Billy Joins OPEA
Tue, February 9, 2010
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1 comment
)
State of the State: OPEA Questions Agency Consolidation Plan
Mon, February 8, 2010
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1 comment
)
State Department of Health Announces VOBO
Mon, February 8, 2010
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6 comments
)
New OPEA Board Sworn in at Saturday Meeting
Sat, February 6, 2010
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2 comments
)
Recapping the First Week of Session on The Break Room
Thu, February 4, 2010
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No comments
)
Questioning the "Real" State of the State
Thu, February 4, 2010
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7 comments
)
OPEA Fights for State Employee Privacy
Thu, February 4, 2010
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1 comment
)
Election Results: The Members Have Voted
Thu, February 4, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Responds to State of the State Address
Mon, February 1, 2010
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11 comments
)
Lt. Governor Talks to State Employees on the Break Room
Fri, January 29, 2010
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1 comment
)
OJA Discusses Budget, Rader Center
Wed, January 27, 2010
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No comments
)
Askins, Legislative Leaders, Address Members in OPEA Region 4
Wed, January 27, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Applauds New Budget Agreement
Wed, January 27, 2010
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24 comments
)
OPEA Meets with DHS Field Operations
Mon, January 25, 2010
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No comments
)
Members Urged to Vote this week in Board Elections
Mon, January 25, 2010
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No comments
)
OECU Offers 0% Furlough Loans
Fri, January 22, 2010
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2 comments
)
Save the Date: "Show up Strong" March 9th for OPEA Lobby Day
Thu, January 21, 2010
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13 comments
)
OPEA Welcomes Representative David Dank to The Break Room
Thu, January 21, 2010
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No comments
)
Board of Corrections Meets and Outlines Bleak Future
Wed, January 20, 2010
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2 comments
)
Legislators, State Employees Tackle Tough Questions at Norman Town Hall Meeting
Fri, January 15, 2010
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4 comments
)
OPEA Ensures Employees Receive Unemployment Benefits in VOBOs
Fri, January 15, 2010
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No comments
)
"Break Room:" Representative Collins Talks about RIFs, and What Upcoming Session Holds
Thu, January 14, 2010
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No comments
)
First Town Hall Meeting Draws Crowd
Wed, January 13, 2010
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2 comments
)
Revenue Shortfall Hits One-Year Mark, Spending Cuts Continue
Tue, January 12, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA SAYS CUT CONTRACTORS, COMMON AND HIGHER ED
Tue, January 12, 2010
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7 comments
)
Membership Reps Undergo Extensive Training
Fri, January 8, 2010
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No comments
)
New Season of "The Break Room" begins with Representative Miller
Thu, January 7, 2010
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1 comment
)
OPEA Members Win at MPC
Thu, January 7, 2010
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No comments
)
Watkins Leaves Membership Representative Position
Thu, January 7, 2010
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No comments
)
Governor Implements Statewide Hiring Freeze
Wed, January 6, 2010
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No comments
)
OPEA Marks 35th Anniversary with Somber Call to Action
Thu, December 31, 2009
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1 comment
)
OKC Thunder Basketball Offers "State Employee Nights"
Thu, December 31, 2009
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No comments
)
UPDATED: OPEA Hosts Two January Town Hall Meetings
Wed, December 30, 2009
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5 comments
)
Testimonial from New OPEA Member Says it All!
Tue, December 29, 2009
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No comments
)
January Advocate now Online
Mon, December 21, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Takes Action on DMHSAS Cut
Thu, December 17, 2009
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10 comments
)
Private Prison is denying responsibility in the shooting of a Nashville police officer
Thu, December 17, 2009
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1 comment
)
OPEA Says Budget Cuts are Unbalanced
Thu, December 17, 2009
(
2 comments
)
Insurance Report Says More Choices Needed in Rural Areas
Thu, December 17, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Holiday Hours
Mon, December 14, 2009
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No comments
)
Candidates File for OPEA Board of Directors
Tue, December 8, 2009
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No comments
)
House Subcommittee on Human Services Meets, Makes Recommendations on Cuts
Mon, December 7, 2009
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9 comments
)
Deferred Payment Plan Would Keep Workers on the Job and Save the State Money
Fri, December 4, 2009
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14 comments
)
Private Prisons Are No Bargain
Wed, December 2, 2009
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4 comments
)
OPEA AGREES WITH NEED FOR DECEMBER SPECIAL SESSION
Mon, November 30, 2009
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3 comments
)
Tulsa World Editorial: Budget Issues Loom Large
Wed, November 25, 2009
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8 comments
)
Oklahoma County District Attorney to investigate DMHSAS Board Action
Tue, November 24, 2009
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2 comments
)
"No One's Job is Safe;" OPEA Works to Prevent Cuts
Tue, November 24, 2009
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3 comments
)
OPEA: Cut Private Vendors before State Employee Jobs
Sun, November 22, 2009
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4 comments
)
OPEA COMMENDS LAWMAKERS FOR ACTION ON BUDGET SHORTFALL
Fri, November 20, 2009
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2 comments
)
Final '09 " Break Room" Now Online!
Thu, November 19, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Files Complaint Against DMHSAS for Violating Open Meetings Act
Thu, November 19, 2009
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2 comments
)
OPEA SAYS AGENCY RIFS VIOLATE STATE LAW
Fri, November 13, 2009
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9 comments
)
Good News, Bad News for State Employees on The Break Room
Thu, November 12, 2009
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No comments
)
Shortfall Continues, But Treasurer Hopeful Worst is Over
Tue, November 10, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA WEIGHS IN AS DHS CUTS SERVICES, INCREASES SALARIES
Wed, November 4, 2009
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10 comments
)
It's Official! OPEA Members Vote "Yes" for the Future!
Tue, November 3, 2009
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No comments
)
November Advocate now Online!
Tue, November 3, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Responds to Oklahoman Editorials
Sat, October 31, 2009
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No comments
)
The Break Room: Are You an Oklahoman Subscriber?
Thu, October 29, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Hosts Enid Town Hall Meeting
Thu, October 29, 2009
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No comments
)
State Employees Have a Voice--Join the Call to Action!
Sat, October 24, 2009
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1 comment
)
New Edition of"The Break Room" Now Online
Fri, October 23, 2009
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No comments
)
DOC Update: October 2009
Fri, October 23, 2009
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No comments
)
Altus DOC Rewarded for 100 Percent Membership
Fri, October 23, 2009
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No comments
)
INSURANCE LOBBYISTS WANT COMPSOURCE PRIVATIZED; OPEA OPPOSED
Wed, October 21, 2009
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No comments
)
Lawmakers Won't Receive Salary Increase
Wed, October 21, 2009
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4 comments
)
Editorial Praises OPEA Efforts on Subcommittee Meetings
Tue, October 20, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Urges Sub Committee Action
Fri, October 16, 2009
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2 comments
)
Help Decide OPEA's Future: VOTE!!!
Thu, October 15, 2009
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4 comments
)
Join Representative Lewis Moore on the Break Room
Thu, October 15, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Joins Forces with ACOIN for Private Prison Forums
Wed, October 14, 2009
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No comments
)
Future of the State Budget Uncertain
Mon, October 12, 2009
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2 comments
)
OPM Details Flu Guidelines in the Workplace
Fri, October 9, 2009
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No comments
)
Elections, OPEA Mailing Topics on The Break Room
Thu, October 8, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Attends Boston Awards Ceremony; Learns Ways to Combat Privatization
Wed, October 7, 2009
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No comments
)
OSP Officer Receives Leadership Award
Tue, October 6, 2009
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No comments
)
Resources to Help Fight Child Welfare Privatization
Mon, October 5, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Welcomes New Members!
Fri, October 2, 2009
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No comments
)
Representative Scott Martin on the Break Room
Thu, October 1, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Takes Lead in Protecting State Jobs
Thu, October 1, 2009
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1 comment
)
OPEA Member Receives Commendation from OKDHS Commission
Thu, October 1, 2009
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3 comments
)
Former Governor Bellmon was a "Friend to State Employees"
Tue, September 29, 2009
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1 comment
)
Health Department Chief Terry Cline Guests on The Break Room
Thu, September 24, 2009
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No comments
)
State Employees declare “Foul” by Department of Corrections Internal Affairs Office
Thu, September 24, 2009
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11 comments
)
Several Join OPEA at Annual OKDHS ASD Nurses Conference
Fri, September 18, 2009
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No comments
)
OJA Board Rejects Privatization of New Facility
Fri, September 18, 2009
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5 comments
)
September Advocate Now Online!
Fri, September 18, 2009
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No comments
)
When You’re Down, They Just Might Kick You!
Fri, September 18, 2009
(
5 comments
)
New OPEA Break Room Available
Fri, September 18, 2009
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No comments
)
House Interim Study on Foster Care and Child Welfare Meets
Thu, September 17, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA RESPONDS TO LATEST REVENUE FIGURES
Tue, September 15, 2009
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4 comments
)
August Revenue Forces Additional Cuts; OPEA Responds
Tue, September 15, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Board Meets to Review Bylaws
Sat, September 12, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Names Terrill Legislator of the Year
Thu, September 10, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Express Winners Recruit New Members, Receive Top Prizes
Thu, September 10, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Recognizes Association Leaders
Thu, September 10, 2009
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No comments
)
Does Oklahoma have too many state employees?
Wed, September 9, 2009
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6 comments
)
OPEA Working 'Round the Clock to Prevent OJA Furloughs
Tue, September 1, 2009
(
15 comments
)
OPEA Members Convene this Weekend at Lake Murray
Sat, August 29, 2009
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9 comments
)
ODOT HR Director on The Break Room!
Mon, August 24, 2009
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No comments
)
Legislators Meet with DOC Employees at Probation and Parole
Wed, August 19, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Legislators Join OPEAPAC Discussion
Tue, August 18, 2009
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4 comments
)
OPEA Monitoring State Agencies Under Siege
Fri, August 14, 2009
(
3 comments
)
Health Department New Worker Orientation Class Joins OPEA
Fri, August 14, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Organizational Structure: Back to the Future?
Thu, August 13, 2009
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Files Injunction Against ODMHSAS
Wed, August 12, 2009
(
10 comments
)
Revenue Shortfall Declared, State Agencies Slashed
Tue, August 11, 2009
(
9 comments
)
OPEA Calls on Task Force to Carefully Examine Privatization
Fri, August 7, 2009
(
2 comments
)
Possible Health Insurance Changes Discussed on This Week's "The Break Room"
Thu, August 6, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Weighs in on Plan to Revise Health Insurance
Tue, August 4, 2009
(
14 comments
)
OPEA Claims Victory in Corp Comm "No Furlough" Plan
Tue, August 4, 2009
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No comments
)
OJA Director on the Break Room
Fri, July 31, 2009
(
No comments
)
Oregon Union Agrees to Two Weeks of Furloughs
Thu, July 30, 2009
(
2 comments
)
OSEEGIB Reviews Preliminary Insurance Rates
Fri, July 24, 2009
(
No comments
)
New OPEA Break Room Features Rep. Morrissette
Fri, July 24, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Presents Report on Privatization to the OJA Board
Wed, July 22, 2009
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No comments
)
OESC HOLDS BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL MEETING
Wed, July 22, 2009
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No comments
)
BOARD ADOPTS POLICY
Wed, July 22, 2009
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No comments
)
Insurance Working Group Agrees, Meetings Will Be Public!
Wed, July 22, 2009
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1 comment
)
Are They Suggesting a New Public Prison?
Tue, July 21, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA On-the-Air: Calling for Cuts to Private Contractors Before State Employees
Fri, July 17, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Continues to Fight OJA Privatization
Fri, July 17, 2009
(
2 comments
)
Break Room Podcast Features Conversation with New OPEA Attorney
Thu, July 16, 2009
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No comments
)
New Law Firm Hired to Represent OPEA
Thu, July 16, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Visits Manitou OJA
Wed, July 15, 2009
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No comments
)
Treasurer Says Budget Picture Could be "Much Worse"
Tue, July 14, 2009
(
4 comments
)
OPEA Responds to New State Treasurer Report
Tue, July 14, 2009
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Concerned with New Report Detailing Corrections Needs
Mon, July 13, 2009
(
3 comments
)
July Advocate Now Online!
Sat, July 11, 2009
(
No comments
)
Representative Terrill Becomes OPEA Member
Thu, July 9, 2009
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Launches TEXTING service!
Mon, July 6, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA 2009 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY AND CONVENTION
Thu, July 2, 2009
(
10 comments
)
HealthChoice Claim Challenges Declining
Wed, July 1, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Responds to Claims Brought by Freshman Legislator
Fri, June 26, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Corporation Commission to Furlough Employees
Fri, June 26, 2009
(
7 comments
)
Representative Randy Terrill on the Break Room
Thu, June 25, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Questions Two-Day Corp Comm Meeting
Tue, June 23, 2009
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7 comments
)
OPEA Express Continues—Week 4, Northwest Oklahoma
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
)
Association Opposes OJA Privatization Discussions
Fri, June 19, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Board Meets to Conduct Association's June Business
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
)
OJA BOARD DELAYS VOTE
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA SAYS TAKE ACTION NOW: KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL, KEEP IT PUBLIC!
Fri, June 19, 2009
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1 comment
)
OPEA Opposes Possible OJA Privatization
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
)
DOC Update: June 2009
Wed, June 17, 2009
(
No comments
)
Former Executive Director Pat Hall Guests on The Break Room
Tue, June 16, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Express Continues Week 3--Southeast Oklahoma!
Mon, June 15, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Express Hits Southwestern Oklahoma
Wed, June 10, 2009
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1 comment
)
THE OPEA EXPRESS IS ROLLING!
Wed, June 10, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Re-Opens Website during Summer Recruitment Drive
Mon, June 8, 2009
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Continues Push for Statewide Discretionary Spending
Fri, June 5, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA: On the Air!
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
)
All Aboard!!!
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
)
The Break Room: On Board the OPEA Express
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
)
AG's Office Issues Opinion on Electronic Communications
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
)
DOC Offers Voluntary Out
Wed, June 3, 2009
(
No comments
)
Legislative Wrap-Up: What OPEA Accomplished for You in '09
Tue, June 2, 2009
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5 comments
)
Session Ends; Representative Shelton on Legislative Wrap-up show on "Break Room"
Fri, May 29, 2009
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No comments
)
Get on board the OPEA Express!
Wed, May 27, 2009
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Offers Apology: State Employees are Fairly Compensated
Tue, May 26, 2009
(
14 comments
)
OPEA: Small Sacrifice to Help Oklahoma
Tue, May 26, 2009
(
5 comments
)
Legislator Speaks Up for State Employees
Thu, May 21, 2009
(
3 comments
)
Department of Public Safety Cuts Concern OPEA
Tue, May 19, 2009
(
2 comments
)
May Advocate Now Online!
Mon, May 18, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Budget Picture Could Have Been "Much, Much Worse"
Mon, May 18, 2009
(
10 comments
)
State Leaders Reach Budget Agreement
Fri, May 15, 2009
(
16 comments
)
OPEA Call to Action Spurs Thousands to Rally for their Jobs
Wed, May 13, 2009
(
2 comments
)
CALL to ACTION: RIFS & FURLOUGHS POSSIBLE--PROTECT YOUR JOB!
Tue, May 12, 2009
(
22 comments
)
Open Letter from the Executive Director: The Truth about Bi-Weekly Payroll
Mon, May 11, 2009
(
3 comments
)
1,500 State Employees "Schmooze" at Annual OPEA Celebration
Fri, May 8, 2009
(
3 comments
)
Health Department New Worker Orientation Class Joins OPEA
Tue, May 5, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE MANDATORY FREEZE ON DISCRETIONARY SPENDING THROUGHOUT ALL STATE AGENCIES
Fri, May 1, 2009
(
1 comment
)
A Day in the life of a Child Welfare Investigator, State of Florida
Tue, April 28, 2009
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No comments
)
Health Department Issues Swine Flu Alert
Mon, April 27, 2009
(
No comments
)
Legislators Still on Tax Cut Binge
Fri, April 24, 2009
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Executive Director State Regarding Board of Corrections Legislation
Fri, April 24, 2009
(
No comments
)
Two New Episodes of the OPEA Break Room!
Fri, April 24, 2009
(
No comments
)
Utah Assessing Four-Day Workweek
Tue, April 21, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Opportunity for Child Welfare Workers to Comment on Reform Legislation
Tue, April 21, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA: On the Air
Wed, April 15, 2009
(
5 comments
)
Tax Day Blues? Think Again!
Wed, April 15, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Calls for Savings in State Agencies
Tue, April 14, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Capitol Display Draws attention to Child Abuse
Tue, April 14, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA: Helping Our Hometown Heros
Tue, April 14, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA to host Muskogee Town Hall Meeting
Fri, April 10, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Member Ridley Named New Transportation Secretary
Fri, April 10, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Surprises Enid ODOT Maintenance
Thu, April 9, 2009
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No comments
)
ODOT Recognizes Work Zone Awareness
Thu, April 9, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Members Meet with Authors of Child Welfare Reform Bill to discuss Funding Concerns
Wed, April 8, 2009
(
5 comments
)
Update: OPEA Tackles Prison Closure Rumors
Tue, April 7, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Addresses Rumors about Possible Prison Closures
Fri, April 3, 2009
(
No comments
)
State Budget Cuts May Not be Necessary
Fri, April 3, 2009
(
No comments
)
Lawmakers Vote to Prevent Unnecessary Teacher Layoffs
Wed, April 1, 2009
(
1 comment
)
eRecycle Event at the State Capitol
Wed, April 1, 2009
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No comments
)
Altus DOC Locked In With OPEA 100 Percent!
Wed, April 1, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Private Vendor Causing HealthChoice Problems
Mon, March 30, 2009
(
6 comments
)
Members Sound Off on Oklahoman Letter to Editor
Mon, March 30, 2009
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Works to Protect Jobs at DCS Printing Facility
Mon, March 30, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Amends Payroll Legislation
Wed, March 25, 2009
(
19 comments
)
OPEA Works to Close Contracting Loophole
Wed, March 25, 2009
(
No comments
)
Pawhuska Transportation Chapter Welcomes OPEA; New Members Join
Mon, March 23, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Major Insecurity about Prison Report
Mon, March 23, 2009
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No comments
)
Listen to State Representative Jason Murphey on the Break Room
Fri, March 20, 2009
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No comments
)
March Advocate
Thu, March 19, 2009
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No comments
)
Woodward Office of Juvenile Affairs Chooses OPEA 100 Percent!
Wed, March 18, 2009
(
1 comment
)
California Idea Would Go to Pot in Oklahoma
Fri, March 13, 2009
(
4 comments
)
Two New Interviews on "The Break Room"
Fri, March 13, 2009
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No comments
)
KSBI-TV Offers Apology, Retraction for Offensive Comments
Thu, March 12, 2009
(
8 comments
)
Oklahoma Workers Taste Spice of Uncertainty: Oklahoman Editorial
Thu, March 12, 2009
(
1 comment
)
State Employees Fight Cuts at Annual Lobby Day
Wed, March 11, 2009
(
17 comments
)
Oklahoma Weather Prompts Lobby Day Move Inside
Fri, March 6, 2009
(
9 comments
)
Lobby Day is Tuesday: "So Why Even Try?"
Wed, March 4, 2009
(
14 comments
)
Representative Scott Martin Guests on the Break Room
Fri, February 27, 2009
(
No comments
)
House Speaker Meets with OPEA Executive Team
Thu, February 26, 2009
(
No comments
)
Oklahoma House Releases DHS Audit
Wed, February 25, 2009
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Responds to DHS Audit
Wed, February 25, 2009
(
No comments
)
Talking Politics with Representative Schwartz on the Break Room
Mon, February 23, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Strikes Hearing Set in OCP Litigation
Mon, February 23, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Works to Increase Longevity
Fri, February 20, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Askins Receives OPEA Lifetime Achievement Award
Fri, February 20, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Calls on Legislature to Fund DHS Before Court Involvement
Fri, February 20, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Continues Advocacy for DHS Workers
Fri, February 20, 2009
(
No comments
)
OESC Funding Bill Sails through Committee
Thu, February 19, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Continues Education Efforts Regarding Private Prisons
Thu, February 19, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Sees Early Victory in OCP Lawsuit
Thu, February 19, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Supports Corrections’ Board on Private Prison Rates
Fri, February 13, 2009
(
1 comment
)
Pink Slips in Michigan
Fri, February 13, 2009
(
No comments
)
Under the Dome: Legislative News
Fri, February 13, 2009
(
No comments
)
OPEA Files Amicus Brief in OKDHS Lawsuit
Thu, February 12, 2009
(
No comments
)
Break Room: Talking Politics with Representative Mike Shelton
Thu, February 12, 2009
(
No comments
)
Break Room: Talking Politics with Representative Al McAffrey
Thu, February 12, 2009
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No comments
)
Longevity Plan Passes First Hurdle
Thu, February 12, 2009
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No comments
)
Furlough Friday in California
Fri, February 6, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Hosts Soup Line at Capitol for Lobby Day
Thu, February 5, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Presents “Soup Line ‘09” for Lobby Day
Mon, February 2, 2009
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17 comments
)
Website Access Closes to Non-Members Feb 9
Mon, February 2, 2009
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No comments
)
TALK ABOUT VALUE! OPEA PAYS OFF AGAIN!
Thu, January 29, 2009
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7 comments
)
Lt. Governor Jari Askins on the Break Room!
Thu, January 29, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Sponsors Legislation to Double Longevity
Thu, January 29, 2009
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No comments
)
Glenn Coffee on The Break Room
Mon, January 26, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA HOSTS LAWTON TOWN HALL MEETING
Thu, January 22, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Staff Reviewing Bills
Wed, January 21, 2009
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6 comments
)
Does Child Welfare need a Facelift?
Tue, January 20, 2009
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2 comments
)
OPEA Welcomes Legislators to Norman Town Hall Meeting
Fri, January 16, 2009
(
4 comments
)
Survey Shows Association Leadership, Membership Well Aligned In Goals and Values
Thu, January 15, 2009
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2 comments
)
OPEA Swears In New President, Board Members
Tue, January 13, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Video: Reasons to Become a Member
Tue, January 13, 2009
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No comments
)
OPM Director Oscar Jackson on The Break Room
Thu, January 8, 2009
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No comments
)
ODOT Central Office sees "Tremendous Turnout" for Recruitment Drive
Thu, January 8, 2009
(
No comments
)
OKDHS NORC Excited About Upcoming Session
Mon, January 5, 2009
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No comments
)
Tulsa World, OPEA, Commend DOC
Fri, December 19, 2008
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1 comment
)
State Finance Director on the Break Room
Thu, December 18, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Corrections Leaders Work to Establish 20-year Retirement
Mon, December 15, 2008
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No comments
)
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
)
OPEA Chapter of ODMHSAS Participates in Lawton’s Annual Parade
Thu, December 11, 2008
(
No comments
)
House Speaker Announces New Committee Structure
Fri, December 5, 2008
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No comments
)
Waves of Crabtree Workers Join OPEA
Fri, December 5, 2008
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1 comment
)
DOC Director Justin Jones on The Break Room
Fri, December 5, 2008
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No comments
)
Representative Lisa Billy on the Break Room
Fri, November 21, 2008
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No comments
)
Lawsuit Filed Against Former OPEA Employee, Board Members
Thu, November 20, 2008
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No comments
)
Prisons for Profit, A PBS Report
Thu, November 20, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Board Lays Out ’09 Platform
Fri, November 14, 2008
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23 comments
)
OPEA Seeks Applicants
Sat, November 8, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEAPAC Racks Up Impressive Endorsement Victories
Thu, November 6, 2008
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2 comments
)
Guest Speakers Are Big Hit With OKDHS 55G
Fri, October 31, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Corrections Board Member Protects Kids During Halloween
Mon, October 27, 2008
(
No comments
)
Merit Protection Commission Hears OPEA Case
Fri, October 24, 2008
(
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
(
2 comments
)
New OPEA Break Room With Senator Jay Paul Gumm
Thu, October 16, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Executive Director Makes Presentation to House Committee
Thu, October 16, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Small Agencies Matter
Tue, October 14, 2008
(
No comments
)
Merit Protection Commission Launches Online Filing
Mon, October 13, 2008
(
No comments
)
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
(
7 comments
)
Members Walk for Candidates
Tue, October 7, 2008
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No comments
)
Wall Street Woes – What about My Retirement?
Fri, October 3, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEAPAC Announces New Round of Endorsements
Fri, October 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
Insurance Rates Increasing: OPEA IS Fighting for Your Right$
Wed, October 1, 2008
(
7 comments
)
OPEA Posts New Job Listing: Membership Representative
Wed, October 1, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Urges State Employees to Action as Election Nears
Mon, September 29, 2008
(
No comments
)
Health Department Faces Funding Crisis
Sun, September 28, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Takes Action on OESC Funding
Sun, September 21, 2008
(
15 comments
)
OPEA Hosts Southern States Conference
Fri, September 19, 2008
(
No comments
)
Governor Makes Surprise Visit to OPEA
Thu, September 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA ATTENDS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF--IPOD Winners Announced!
Fri, September 12, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Members Hit the Ground in Muskogee
Thu, September 11, 2008
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No comments
)
"Who Are You Walking For This Weekend?"
Wed, September 10, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Names Shelton Legislator of the Year
Fri, August 29, 2008
(
No comments
)
Break Room: Convention, Endorsements Discussed on New Podcast
Fri, August 29, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Applauds ODOT Market Adjustments, Encourages All Agencies to be Aggressive.
Mon, August 25, 2008
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11 comments
)
OPEA Convention '08: Camaraderie and Fellowship
Mon, August 25, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Hosts Candidate Forum This Week
Mon, August 25, 2008
(
5 comments
)
Investigation Clears NVC of Abuse Charges
Tue, August 19, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Members Host Benefit Poker Run
Tue, August 5, 2008
(
1 comment
)
ODVA Leader Leaves State Service
Fri, August 1, 2008
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Talks Corrections on The Break Room
Thu, July 31, 2008
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No comments
)
New and Improved: OPEA Election Site
Thu, July 31, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEAPAC IS BACK!
Wed, July 30, 2008
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No comments
)
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
(
No comments
)
Officials Break Ground at the Sulphur Veterans Center
Mon, July 28, 2008
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No comments
)
Awards Deadline Approaching
Mon, July 28, 2008
(
No comments
)
Corporation Commission Employees Rally Around OPEA
Fri, July 25, 2008
(
No comments
)
Private Prisons Peddle Economic Development Schemes
Fri, July 25, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Reporter-Turned-State Employee on The Break Room
Fri, July 25, 2008
(
No comments
)
Two Weeks Left in OPEA Election
Thu, July 24, 2008
(
No comments
)
This week the OPEA Break Room features Ron "The Gorilla" Black.
Mon, July 21, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA CALLS FOR FAIR PAY RAISES FOR ALL
Tue, July 15, 2008
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42 comments
)
Working for You! OPEA Responds to Tulsa World
Fri, July 11, 2008
(
8 comments
)
OPEA SUPPORTS ALTERNATIVE WORK WEEK
Thu, July 10, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Break Room Features 4 Day Work Week Audio
Thu, July 10, 2008
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Launches New Initiative and Website
Wed, July 9, 2008
(
17 comments
)
Survey Shows Lopsided Results: Workers Laud Four-Day Work Week
Mon, July 7, 2008
(
79 comments
)
OPEA Mourns Passing of General Robert Morgan
Mon, July 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Loses Friend Representative Terry Hyman
Thu, July 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
Continuing Coverage: OPEA in the News
Thu, July 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
Representative Anastasia Pittman on The Break Room
Thu, July 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA and Correctional Peace Officer Foundation Assists Family
Tue, July 1, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Convention Registration
Tue, July 1, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA - Shelton Announce Public Hearing on Four-Day Work Week
Thu, June 26, 2008
(
No comments
)
Claremore Site of OPEA Annual Convention
Thu, June 26, 2008
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16 comments
)
Four-day Work Week Sweeps across the Nation
Wed, June 25, 2008
(
15 comments
)
OPEA Offers New Benefit: Pre-Paid Legal Plan
Wed, June 25, 2008
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Stands wiith Workers at Norman Vets Center
Wed, June 18, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OPEA / Shelton Announce Public Hearing on Four-Day Work Week
Wed, June 18, 2008
(
17 comments
)
STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION RALLIES BEHIND NVC WORKERS
Tue, June 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
New Break Room Episode Features Representative Scott Inman
Fri, June 13, 2008
(
No comments
)
Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Visits the Break Room
Fri, June 13, 2008
(
No comments
)
Merit Protection Commission Arrest Raises Concerns
Thu, June 12, 2008
(
9 comments
)
OPEA Welcomes New Membership Representative
Thu, June 12, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Hires New Director of Communications
Thu, June 12, 2008
(
No comments
)
DMHSAS Commissioner to Hold Quarterly Meetings
Wed, June 11, 2008
(
No comments
)
Workforce 2.0
Wed, June 11, 2008
(
No comments
)
Retiree COLA Signed by Governor
Fri, June 6, 2008
(
5 comments
)
Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Visits the Break Room
Fri, June 6, 2008
(
1 comment
)
185 File for Office on Opening Day
Fri, June 6, 2008
(
No comments
)
Legislative Filing Period Opens
Fri, June 6, 2008
(
No comments
)
2008 Election Filings Provide Opportunity
Thu, June 5, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OSP-OPEA Chapter Encourages Unity Around Safety
Wed, June 4, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Platform Process begins for 2009
Tue, June 3, 2008
(
10 comments
)
185 File for Office on Opening Day
Tue, June 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
Red Shirt Rally Results in Long Term Pay Plan
Tue, June 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
Filing Period Opens
Mon, June 2, 2008
(
No comments
)
Early Success for OSP Safety Campaign--But Comments Spark Confusion
Fri, May 30, 2008
(
1 comment
)
OSP-OPEA CHAPTER ENCOURAGES UNITY AROUND SAFETY
Wed, May 28, 2008
(
3 comments
)
COLA Bill Headed for Governor’s Desk
Tue, May 27, 2008
(
2 comments
)
“Flex-Time” Proposal Runs Out of Time, but OPEA Still Hopeful
Tue, May 27, 2008
(
7 comments
)
Red Shirt Rally Results in Long-term Pay Raise Plan
Fri, May 23, 2008
(
6 comments
)
Final Days of the '08 Session Discussed on "The Break Room"
Fri, May 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
OSP-OPEA Chapter Encourages Unity Around Safety
Fri, May 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Mourns Loss of Friend Jack Mildren
Fri, May 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Responds to OSR Fight
Wed, May 21, 2008
(
No comments
)
Clouds Part for Public Service Recognition Week Event!
Sat, May 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
Coverage of OPEA's Continued Pressure on the Legislature
Fri, May 16, 2008
(
5 comments
)
Representative Carey On the Break Room!
Fri, May 16, 2008
(
No comments
)
Leave us out--we'll vote you out!
Fri, May 16, 2008
(
11 comments
)
OPEA and OJA Council Ponder Overcrowding Issue
Fri, May 16, 2008
(
No comments
)
Leave us out—we’ll vote you out!
Tue, May 13, 2008
(
27 comments
)
Larry Kelley Named Merit Protection Commissioner
Thu, May 8, 2008
(
No comments
)
The Clouds Part for Public Service Recognition Week Event
Wed, May 7, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Call Legislators Now with Emergency Message
Tue, May 6, 2008
(
12 comments
)
Monthly Merit Protection Meeting Held
Mon, May 5, 2008
(
No comments
)
Do You Remember These Promises?
Mon, May 5, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Outraged at Budget Agreement
Mon, May 5, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Members from DMHSAS Attend Fundraiser for Clients
Mon, May 5, 2008
(
No comments
)
Kelley Appointed to Merit Protection Commission
Fri, May 2, 2008
(
No comments
)
Retiree Lobby Day Successful
Fri, May 2, 2008
(
No comments
)
OKLAHOMA MERIT PROTECTION COMMISSION MONTHLY MEETING
Mon, April 28, 2008
(
1 comment
)
DHS - Facts Speak for Themselves
Mon, April 28, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS-Our Side of the Story
Mon, April 28, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Workers Receive Media Coverage
Mon, April 28, 2008
(
No comments
)
Sound Off!
Fri, April 25, 2008
(
95 comments
)
Do You Remember the Legislators' and Governor Henry's Promise?
Fri, April 25, 2008
(
No comments
)
Public Employees Association Expresses Outrage at State Budget Agreement
Thu, April 24, 2008
(
43 comments
)
Retirees Lobby for COLA
Wed, April 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
Commissioner Jim Roth on "The Break Room"
Wed, April 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA KNOWS Where the Money Is
Wed, April 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Workers Receive Media Coverage
Tue, April 22, 2008
(
9 comments
)
DHS – Adoption Success Earns Federal Funds
Mon, April 21, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Stories From the DHS Workforce
Fri, April 18, 2008
(
1 comment
)
State Revnue Down
Fri, April 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
Events Set for National Public Service Awareness Week
Fri, April 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Lobby Day-Our Side of the Story
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
6 comments
)
DHS-Facts Speak For Themselves
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
3 comments
)
Renegar -No to Corporate Welfare - Yes to State Employee Pay Raise
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
Food Costs-Sharpest Rise in 17 Years
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA-We KNOW Where the Money Is!
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
16 comments
)
OPEA Brings Corrections Crisis to the Forefront
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
Corporation Commission Jim Roth on "The Break Room"
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
DOC Focus of "The Break Room"
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
No comments
)
State Revenue Collections Down
Tue, April 15, 2008
(
9 comments
)
National Public Service Recognition Week Set
Tue, April 15, 2008
(
No comments
)
Renegar – No to Corporate Welfare for Millionaires – Yes to State Employee Pay Raises
Tue, April 15, 2008
(
13 comments
)
OPEA Meets With Governor Henry
Mon, April 14, 2008
(
No comments
)
Food Costs Rise the Most in 17 Years
Mon, April 14, 2008
(
1 comment
)
April Board Meeting Held
Fri, April 11, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Takes Corrections Crisis Public
Fri, April 11, 2008
(
2 comments
)
DOC Board Member Mike Rogers Featured on "The Break Room"
Fri, April 11, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Lobby Day and Press Conference April 16
Thu, April 10, 2008
(
No comments
)
DMHSAS Employees Meet Legislators
Thu, April 10, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Warns of Department of Corrections Staffing Crisis
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
3 comments
)
Stroud Private Prison Location Under Fire
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
Session Hits Half Way Point
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Board Holds April Meeting
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Meets With Governor Henry Regarding Pay Raise
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
6 comments
)
New DOC Board Members Sworn In
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
Dr. Ivan Holmes on "The Break Home"
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Commission Meets
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Attends OSP Staff Meeting
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
New Board Members Selected
Wed, April 9, 2008
(
No comments
)
Tulsa DMHSAS Employees Meet with Legislators
Tue, April 8, 2008
(
No comments
)
Wright Named DOC Liaison
Mon, April 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
Session Hits the Half Way Point
Mon, April 7, 2008
(
3 comments
)
DHS Lobby Day Scheduled
Mon, April 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
Private Prisons Examined
Mon, April 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Commission Meets
Mon, April 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
New Board Members Sworn In
Sun, April 6, 2008
(
No comments
)
Johnston County DHS Goes 100% OPEA!
Fri, April 4, 2008
(
No comments
)
Wright to Serve as DOC Staffer!
Thu, April 3, 2008
(
No comments
)
Chairman of Democratic Party Featured on the Break Room!
Thu, April 3, 2008
(
2 comments
)
DOC Board Members, Council Officers Elected
Tue, April 1, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Attends OSP Staff Meeting
Tue, April 1, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OJA Presents Budget to House Subcommittee
Mon, March 31, 2008
(
No comments
)
Does Oklahoma Need More Beds For Mentally Ill?
Mon, March 31, 2008
(
No comments
)
Hundreds By Buses!
Mon, March 31, 2008
(
No comments
)
DHS Commission Discusses Funding Issues and Program Growth
Fri, March 28, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Barger adds CAE to Title
Thu, March 27, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Generates Hundreds of Calls to Legislators
Thu, March 27, 2008
(
No comments
)
Workers Will Tell “Our side of the story” on DHS Lobby Day
Thu, March 27, 2008
(
1 comment
)
OPEA Discovers Tourism Classification Legislation
Wed, March 26, 2008
(
No comments
)
Wright To Serve as DOC Council Liaison
Tue, March 25, 2008
(
1 comment
)
Does Oklahoma Need More Beds For Mentally Ill?
Sat, March 22, 2008
(
2 comments
)
PRIVATE PRISONS: THE LOVE OF MONEY
Wed, March 19, 2008
(
No comments
)
Hundreds by Buses!
Wed, March 19, 2008
(
No comments
)
Barger Adds “CAE” To Title
Tue, March 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Generates Hundreds of Calls to Legislators
Tue, March 18, 2008
(
6 comments
)
OPEA Board Looks Toward the Future
Tue, March 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
Johnson County DHS Hears OPEA Message
Tue, March 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Monitors Last Minute Legislation Rush
Tue, March 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
Unclassified Rights Examined
Tue, March 18, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA In the News
Sat, March 15, 2008
(
No comments
)
Retiree COLA Bill Survives Deadline
Fri, March 14, 2008
(
No comments
)
"NA NA NA NA Hey Hey Hey.. GOODBYE!"
Fri, March 14, 2008
(
No comments
)
National Report Gives Oklahoma Government a C+
Fri, March 14, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Adds “Grievance Consultant” to Staff
Thu, March 13, 2008
(
7 comments
)
"Rowdy" Crowd Gathers For State Employee Pay
Tue, March 11, 2008
(
31 comments
)
OPEA Adds Language to 3108
Mon, March 10, 2008
(
No comments
)
An OPEA Member's Take on 3108
Mon, March 10, 2008
(
No comments
)
"Na Na Na Na, Na a Na Na, Hey Hey Hey Goodbye"
Mon, March 10, 2008
(
41 comments
)
Roster Slated for Lobby Day Rally
Mon, March 10, 2008
(
2 comments
)
A Member Speaks Regarding HB 3108
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
11 comments
)
Norman State Employees Meet With Legislators
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
Legislative Deadline Passes
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
HB 3108 Passes Committe
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
DOC, OJA Receive Early Supplementals
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Works to Amend HB 3108
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
19 comments
)
LOBBY DAY COUNTDOWN DEGINS
Fri, March 7, 2008
(
No comments
)
HB 3108 Passes House Committee
Tue, March 4, 2008
(
89 comments
)
National Report Cites Low State Employee Pay
Tue, March 4, 2008
(
7 comments
)
DOC, OJA Receive Early Session Supplementals
Tue, March 4, 2008
(
1 comment
)
Agency Budget Cuts?
Tue, March 4, 2008
(
No comments
)
Lobby Day Bus Routes Scheduled
Tue, March 4, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Message from OPEA President Billy Moore
Tue, March 4, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Legislator's Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Not Attend Lobby Day!
Sat, March 1, 2008
(
5 comments
)
Benefit Cut? No Pay Raise? What's it worth?
Sat, March 1, 2008
(
33 comments
)
First Legislation Deadline Passes
Thu, February 28, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Winchester's DHS Audit Proposal Meets With OPEA Approval
Thu, February 28, 2008
(
No comments
)
Republican Caucus, OPEA Find Common Goals
Wed, February 27, 2008
(
3 comments
)
OPEA Announces Republican Caucus Presentation
Wed, February 27, 2008
(
No comments
)
Corrections Featured
Wed, February 27, 2008
(
No comments
)
Agency Budget Cut Rumors Swirl Around the Capitol
Wed, February 27, 2008
(
7 comments
)
OPEA Supports Responsible Government by Supporting DHS Audit
Mon, February 25, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Board Member Meets With Peterson
Mon, February 25, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Meets With Rep. Peterson Regarding Benefit Allowance
Sat, February 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
Corrections Program Featured
Sat, February 23, 2008
(
No comments
)
Board Member Meets with Bill Author
Fri, February 22, 2008
(
17 comments
)
OPEA To Make Presentation to House Republican Caucus
Thu, February 21, 2008
(
21 comments
)
New "Break Room" Podcast Features Senate Pay Raise Bill Author Jonathan Nichols
Thu, February 21, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA To Review DHS Lawsuit.
Thu, February 21, 2008
(
No comments
)
OPEA Discusses Benefit Allowance with Rep. Peterson
Fri, February 15, 2008
(
63 comments
)
HB 3108 Suggests a Cut in the State Employee Benefit Allowance from $90 to $250. What do you think?
Fri, February 15, 2008
(
23 comments
)
OPEA Takes Interest in DHS Lawsuit - Attends Committee Meetings
Fri, February 15, 2008
(
10 comments
)
"We Make This State Rock and Roll!"
Fri, February 15, 2008
(
No comments
)
“Public Safety is Not Negotiable”
Thu, February 14, 2008
(
3 comments
)
Governor's Budget Reviewed
Wed, February 13, 2008
(
1 comment
)
DOC Audit Analyzed
Tue, February 12, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Praises Governor's State of the State Request
Sun, February 10, 2008
(
1 comment
)
"We Make This State Rock and Roll!"
Sun, February 10, 2008
(
12 comments
)
OPEA Executive Budget Review
Thu, February 7, 2008
(
19 comments
)
"Tulsa World" Editors Call for a $2,700 State Employee Pay Raise..
Wed, February 6, 2008
(
3 comments
)
Rep. Renegar, Sen. Corn Call For State Employee Pay Raises
Wed, February 6, 2008
(
1 comment
)
DHS: WORKFORCE IN CRISIS
Tue, February 5, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Benge to Become Speaker
Mon, February 4, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Rep. Opio Toure, OPEA Friend, Dead at 53
Mon, February 4, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Public Employees Association Praises Governor, Expresses Concerns
Mon, February 4, 2008
(
31 comments
)
"We've Waited Long Enough!"
Mon, February 4, 2008
(
1 comment
)
"Tulsa World" Editors Call for a State Employee Pay Raise
Sat, February 2, 2008
(
3 comments
)
OPEA Holds Historic Legislative Town Meeting in Lawton
Sat, February 2, 2008
(
No comments
)
Elected Officials Call for State Employee Pay Raise
Tue, January 29, 2008
(
23 comments
)
OPEA Staff Combing Bills
Tue, January 29, 2008
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No comments
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Muskogee Legislative Meeting - Our Voices Must Be Heard
Tue, January 29, 2008
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No comments
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DHS: Workforce in Crisis
Mon, January 28, 2008
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9 comments
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OPEA, House Speaker Agree on Pay Raise, Merit Raise for Teachers
Sat, January 26, 2008
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18 comments
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Graduation Time For Government Relations School Lobbyists
Sat, January 26, 2008
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No comments
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Speaker Cargill Offers Hope to State Employees
Thu, January 24, 2008
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2 comments
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E-Mail Campaign a Success
Thu, January 24, 2008
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No comments
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Podcast Offers Insight Into Legislature
Thu, January 24, 2008
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No comments
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Wewoka DHS Fired UP!!
Tue, January 22, 2008
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No comments
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Ardmore Legislative Meeting A Success For OPEA Members
Fri, January 18, 2008
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No comments
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Muskogee Legislative Meeting - OPEA Members Get Their Chance to Speak!
Fri, January 18, 2008
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3 comments
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OPEA Government Relations School A Smashing Success
Fri, January 18, 2008
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No comments
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DOC Audit Topic of OPEA "Break Room" Podcast
Fri, January 18, 2008
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No comments
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First Ever Government Relations School Graduates OPEA Lobbyists
Fri, January 18, 2008
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No comments
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Gas is $3.00 per Gallon and Milk is $4.00
Wed, January 16, 2008
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16 comments
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Cargill to OPEA – “We Want to Help You!”
Mon, January 14, 2008
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16 comments
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Blog is Fixed - Share Your Thoughts Now!
Mon, January 14, 2008
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No comments
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Legislative Proposals Follow in Wake of DOC Audit
Mon, January 14, 2008
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No comments
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OPEAPAC Goes to Membership for Endorsements
Mon, January 14, 2008
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No comments
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"Speaking with Spark" Starts with a Bang
Sat, January 12, 2008
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5 comments
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OPEA Publicly Responds to DOC Audit
Fri, January 11, 2008
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No comments
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Proposed Legislation Follows Corrections Audit
Wed, January 9, 2008
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No comments
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OPEAPAC to Involve Membership in Candidate Endorsement Process
Wed, January 9, 2008
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No comments
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Senate Leaders Briefed By Employee Compensation Task Force.
Wed, January 9, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA/DHS Council Meets with Director and Plans for Session
Tue, January 8, 2008
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No comments
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OPEA Members Become "Digital Lobbyists"
Mon, January 7, 2008
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4 comments
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'09 Budget Predictions
Fri, January 4, 2008
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No comments
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Senate Leaders Hear Governor's Task Force on Compensation
Fri, January 4, 2008
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2 comments
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OPEA Responds to Corrections Audit
Fri, January 4, 2008
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2 comments
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Market Compensation Group Presents Findings to Governor Henry
Thu, January 3, 2008
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No comments
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Pension System Blues
Mon, December 24, 2007
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No comments
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Representative Blackwell on "The Break Room"
Mon, December 24, 2007
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No comments
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Employees To Receive Administrative Leave For Weather Closings
Sat, December 22, 2007
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No comments
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Employee Market Compensation Task Force Briefs Governor
Tue, December 18, 2007
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5 comments
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Legislators Get First Look at Prison System Audit
Mon, December 17, 2007
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No comments
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HB 1804. Is this affecting your job?
Mon, December 17, 2007
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13 comments
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“The Break Room” podcast talks DOC with Representative Gus Blackwell
Fri, December 14, 2007
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1 comment
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OPEA Provides Link With FEMA
Fri, December 14, 2007
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No comments
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DHS Employee Turnover Alarming
Wed, December 12, 2007
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No comments
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Employees to Receive Administrative Leave for Weather
Wed, December 12, 2007
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2 comments
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2006 Audit Concluded
Tue, December 11, 2007
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No comments
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New Officers Elected
Tue, December 11, 2007
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2 comments
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OPEAPAC Trustees Meet
Tue, December 11, 2007
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No comments
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More Public Prison Beds Called For By OPEA
Thu, December 6, 2007
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No comments
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OPEA/DHS Director Meetings Produce Results
Wed, December 5, 2007
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No comments
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DHS Child Welfare Worker Turnover Alarming
Wed, December 5, 2007
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No comments
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Changes Within the Merit Protection Commission Examined
Wed, December 5, 2007
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No comments
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Governor's Task Force Regarding State Employee Pay Wraps Up Hearing - Recommendations Due
Wed, December 5, 2007
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1 comment
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OPEA Calls For More Prison Beds
Fri, November 30, 2007
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2 comments
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New Changes at the Merit Protection Commission Examined
Fri, November 30, 2007
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No comments
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Labor Department Featured on Latest "Break Room" Podcast
Thu, November 29, 2007
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No comments
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Compensation Task Force Continues to Meet
Tue, November 27, 2007
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10 comments
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Consolidation Hearings Held
Tue, November 27, 2007
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No comments
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Government Consolidation! What do you think?
Thu, November 22, 2007
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4 comments
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OPEA Fights for WorldCom Funds
Wed, November 21, 2007
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No comments
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“The Break Room” Celebrates Landmark Podcast
Thu, November 15, 2007
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3 comments
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Modernization Efforts Interest OPEA
Wed, November 14, 2007
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No comments
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Oklahoma's Pre Paid Legal on Television
Wed, November 14, 2007
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2 comments
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OPEA Ready to Fight For Pension Funds
Wed, November 14, 2007
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3 comments
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OPEA Responds
Wed, November 14, 2007
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No comments
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Speaker's Efforts at Modernization Interest OPEA
Wed, November 14, 2007
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No comments
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Rader Hearing on Injunction Concluded
Wed, November 14, 2007
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No comments
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Changes Inevitable in the 2008 Election
Wed, November 14, 2007
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No comments
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Notes on Organizing
Thu, November 8, 2007
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No comments
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Oklahoma's Health Care Crunch
Mon, November 5, 2007
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5 comments
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New OPEA Podcast on the Air!
Mon, November 5, 2007
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No comments
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Legislative Meeting Planned For Norman November 13
Mon, November 5, 2007
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No comments
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OPEA Supports Prison Legislation
Mon, November 5, 2007
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No comments
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OPEA Announces 2008 Legislative Agenda
Mon, November 5, 2007
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No comments
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Do Oklahoma Legislators Make Too Much Money?
Mon, November 5, 2007
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No comments
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OPEA Questions Regents Budget Request
Mon, November 5, 2007
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No comments
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OPEA Announces 2008 Legislative Agenda
Mon, October 29, 2007
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No comments
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OPEA Legislative Platform
Fri, October 26, 2007
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6 comments
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DHS Announces Building Projects
Tue, October 23, 2007
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No comments
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Cargill Elected Speaker till 2010
Tue, October 16, 2007
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No comments
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Health Department Publishes “Ethics Handbook”
Tue, September 25, 2007
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No comments
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State Employee Market Pay Task Force to Address Pay Issues
Tue, September 25, 2007
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2 comments
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OPEA CONCERNS PRE DATE FEDERAL INJUNCTION AT THE RADER JUVENILE CENTER
Tue, September 25, 2007
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1 comment
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OPEA SUPPORTS ACCOUNTABILITY IN STATE GOVERNMENT
Tue, September 25, 2007
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1 comment
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Lake Murray Privatization Moves Forward - Lake Texoma Plans Continue to Falter
Mon, September 24, 2007
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No comments
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DOC Proposes '09 Budget
Mon, September 24, 2007
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No comments
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TEXOMA CHAPTER BACK ON BOARD
Fri, September 21, 2007
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No comments
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Popcorn A Big Hit
Wed, September 19, 2007
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No comments
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RADER Center Employees Say “YES!” to OPEA Chapter
Tue, September 11, 2007
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No comments
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State Employees Join OPEA
Mon, October 30, 2006
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