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2012 Legislative and Budget Overview
Fri, February 10, 2012
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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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Oklahoman Publishes Editorial on the Condition of State Buildings
Tue, November 29, 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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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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OPEA Works to Protect OJA Employee Safety
Wed, October 5, 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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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 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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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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OPEA Speaks to OJA Board about Rader Closing
Fri, June 17, 2011
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2 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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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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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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OPEA Responds to Editorial
Wed, March 9, 2011
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5 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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Health Department Budget Discussed by Senate Subcommittee
Sat, February 5, 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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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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Supreme Court Issues Stay on Birth Dates
Wed, December 15, 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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Treasurer Meacham Announces Six-Point Plan for Pension Systems
Wed, November 17, 2010
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3 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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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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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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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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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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Public Employees Association Considers Its Options
Thu, September 30, 2010
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3 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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Hotdogs in Norman
Thu, September 9, 2010
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1 comment
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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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Interim Study Looks at SORC
Tue, August 17, 2010
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No comments
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Budget Numbers Improve
Wed, August 11, 2010
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1 comment
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Furloughs Create Disparity
Wed, August 11, 2010
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8 comments
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OPEA Fighting DOC Furloughs
Fri, August 6, 2010
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5 comments
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Region 6 Event
Mon, August 2, 2010
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1 comment
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It's Askins and Fallin for Governor! Join OPEA in the Break Room!
Fri, July 30, 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
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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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55J Hosts ERC/OPEA Picnic
Tue, July 13, 2010
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2 comments
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New OPEA Break Room Features Rep. Jason Nelson, HD 87
Fri, June 25, 2010
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No comments
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Controversy Arises around Governor's Veto
Wed, June 16, 2010
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11 comments
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Gubernatorial Discussion Wednesday, State Employees Encouraged to Attend.
Tue, June 15, 2010
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1 comment
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This weeks Break Room, Scott talks budget, privatization and corrections.
Thu, June 10, 2010
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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
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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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OKDHS Withdraws July Furlough Start
Fri, June 4, 2010
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7 comments
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Representative Lewis Moore on the Break Room
Fri, May 14, 2010
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No comments
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RECENT UPDATE: Voluntary Out and Emergency Passes House
Wed, April 21, 2010
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16 comments
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OPEA Welcomes New Region 11 Director
Tue, April 20, 2010
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No comments
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Association Staff Meets with Sand Springs Council in Bid to Save Rader
Thu, April 15, 2010
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3 comments
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Treasurer Says March Revenue Tops Estimate; Economy Rebounding
Tue, April 13, 2010
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3 comments
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DHS Pay Reductions Would be Severe
Mon, April 12, 2010
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28 comments
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Judge's Ruling Grants Temporary Restraining Order Protecting State Employees
Fri, April 9, 2010
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62 comments
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Retiree COLA Bill Passes House Committee
Fri, April 9, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA DHS Members Say Pay Cuts Out of the Question
Thu, April 8, 2010
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14 comments
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OPEA Joins Oklahoma Coalition Opposing SQ 744
Thu, April 8, 2010
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1 comment
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After Three Days, Oklahoman Goes Back on Promise
Wed, April 7, 2010
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1 comment
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Law Enforcement Agencies Join OPEA in Privacy Fight
Tue, April 6, 2010
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17 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
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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
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Capitol Press Conference Addresses Privacy Concerns
Mon, March 29, 2010
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No comments
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Questions Surround Rader Center
Wed, March 24, 2010
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No comments
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Newly Redesigned March Advocate Online Now
Mon, March 22, 2010
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No comments
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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
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OJA Employees Receive RIF Notice
Thu, March 18, 2010
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7 comments
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'Christmas Bill' Topic of Conversation on The Break Room
Thu, March 18, 2010
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2 comments
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Top Recruiter Wins Cash, Helps Grow Association
Fri, March 12, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Receives Commendation Letters for Helping End Budget Dispute
Wed, March 10, 2010
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4 comments
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Enraged Employees Storm Capitol for 2010 Lobby Day
Tue, March 9, 2010
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14 comments
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House Approves Holiday Spirit Legislation
Tue, March 9, 2010
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3 comments
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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
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Lobby Day, Legislative Bill Status on today's Break Room
Thu, March 4, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Urges Employees to "SHOW UP STRONG" for Lobby Day 2010
Wed, March 3, 2010
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No comments
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OKDHS Commission Discusses Agency Concerns
Mon, March 1, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Attends Muskogee Black Heritage Celebration
Mon, March 1, 2010
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No comments
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SHOW UP STRONG Next Week for Lobby Day 2010
Sun, February 28, 2010
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1 comment
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Press Comes Out Swinging On Birth Date Bill; OPEA Members Urged to Respond
Fri, February 26, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Responds to Media Investigation
Thu, February 25, 2010
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No comments
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Representative Jason Murphey on the Break Room
Thu, February 25, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Leader Fights Lymphoma
Wed, February 24, 2010
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8 comments
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OPEA Scores Win for Retirees
Wed, February 24, 2010
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6 comments
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State of the State Part Three: Educational System Needs Modernization
Sun, February 21, 2010
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6 comments
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OPEA WINS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT VICTORY IN OJA BUDGET WAR
Fri, February 19, 2010
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No comments
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Representative Lisa Billy on the Break Room
Thu, February 18, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Members Respond; SB 1753 Passes Senate
Thu, February 18, 2010
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No comments
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DOC Ends VOBO Offers
Wed, February 17, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Works to Provide Extra Day at Christmas
Wed, February 17, 2010
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2 comments
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Legislative Wrap-Up: Week 2
Tue, February 16, 2010
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No comments
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State of the State Part Two: No Detailed Plan in Place
Mon, February 15, 2010
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2 comments
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Catch the Latest News from the Capitol on The Break Room
Thu, February 11, 2010
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No comments
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Judge Upholds Award of Attorney Fees
Tue, February 9, 2010
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2 comments
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OPEA Celebrates Another Member Win at MPC
Tue, February 9, 2010
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2 comments
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Treasurer Says January Revenue Shows "Slight Improvement"
Tue, February 9, 2010
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No comments
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Representative Billy Joins OPEA
Tue, February 9, 2010
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1 comment
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State of the State: OPEA Questions Agency Consolidation Plan
Mon, February 8, 2010
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1 comment
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New OPEA Board Sworn in at Saturday Meeting
Sat, February 6, 2010
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2 comments
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Recapping the First Week of Session on The Break Room
Thu, February 4, 2010
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No comments
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Questioning the "Real" State of the State
Thu, February 4, 2010
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7 comments
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OPEA Fights for State Employee Privacy
Thu, February 4, 2010
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1 comment
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Election Results: The Members Have Voted
Thu, February 4, 2010
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No comments
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Lt. Governor Talks to State Employees on the Break Room
Fri, January 29, 2010
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1 comment
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OJA Discusses Budget, Rader Center
Wed, January 27, 2010
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No comments
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Askins, Legislative Leaders, Address Members in OPEA Region 4
Wed, January 27, 2010
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No comments
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OPEA Meets with DHS Field Operations
Mon, January 25, 2010
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No comments
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Members Urged to Vote this week in Board Elections
Mon, January 25, 2010
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No comments
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OECU Offers 0% Furlough Loans
Fri, January 22, 2010
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2 comments
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Save the Date: "Show up Strong" March 9th for OPEA Lobby Day
Thu, January 21, 2010
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13 comments
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OPEA Welcomes Representative David Dank to The Break Room
Thu, January 21, 2010
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No comments
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Legislators, State Employees Tackle Tough Questions at Norman Town Hall Meeting
Fri, January 15, 2010
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4 comments
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"Break Room:" Representative Collins Talks about RIFs, and What Upcoming Session Holds
Thu, January 14, 2010
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No comments
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First Town Hall Meeting Draws Crowd
Wed, January 13, 2010
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2 comments
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Revenue Shortfall Hits One-Year Mark, Spending Cuts Continue
Tue, January 12, 2010
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No comments
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Membership Reps Undergo Extensive Training
Fri, January 8, 2010
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No comments
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New Season of "The Break Room" begins with Representative Miller
Thu, January 7, 2010
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1 comment
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OPEA Members Win at MPC
Thu, January 7, 2010
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No comments
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Watkins Leaves Membership Representative Position
Thu, January 7, 2010
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No comments
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Governor Implements Statewide Hiring Freeze
Wed, January 6, 2010
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No comments
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OKC Thunder Basketball Offers "State Employee Nights"
Thu, December 31, 2009
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No comments
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UPDATED: OPEA Hosts Two January Town Hall Meetings
Wed, December 30, 2009
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5 comments
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Testimonial from New OPEA Member Says it All!
Tue, December 29, 2009
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No comments
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January Advocate now Online
Mon, December 21, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Takes Action on DMHSAS Cut
Thu, December 17, 2009
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10 comments
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Insurance Report Says More Choices Needed in Rural Areas
Thu, December 17, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Holiday Hours
Mon, December 14, 2009
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No comments
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Candidates File for OPEA Board of Directors
Tue, December 8, 2009
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No comments
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House Subcommittee on Human Services Meets, Makes Recommendations on Cuts
Mon, December 7, 2009
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9 comments
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Deferred Payment Plan Would Keep Workers on the Job and Save the State Money
Fri, December 4, 2009
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14 comments
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Tulsa World Editorial: Budget Issues Loom Large
Wed, November 25, 2009
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8 comments
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Oklahoma County District Attorney to investigate DMHSAS Board Action
Tue, November 24, 2009
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2 comments
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"No One's Job is Safe;" OPEA Works to Prevent Cuts
Tue, November 24, 2009
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3 comments
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Final '09 " Break Room" Now Online!
Thu, November 19, 2009
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No comments
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Good News, Bad News for State Employees on The Break Room
Thu, November 12, 2009
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No comments
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Shortfall Continues, But Treasurer Hopeful Worst is Over
Tue, November 10, 2009
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No comments
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Terrill, Christian on The Break Room
Thu, November 5, 2009
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No comments
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It's Official! OPEA Members Vote "Yes" for the Future!
Tue, November 3, 2009
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No comments
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November Advocate now Online!
Tue, November 3, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Responds to Oklahoman Editorials
Sat, October 31, 2009
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No comments
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The Break Room: Are You an Oklahoman Subscriber?
Thu, October 29, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Hosts Enid Town Hall Meeting
Thu, October 29, 2009
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No comments
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State Employees Have a Voice--Join the Call to Action!
Sat, October 24, 2009
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1 comment
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New Edition of"The Break Room" Now Online
Fri, October 23, 2009
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No comments
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Altus DOC Rewarded for 100 Percent Membership
Fri, October 23, 2009
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No comments
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Lawmakers Won't Receive Salary Increase
Wed, October 21, 2009
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4 comments
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Editorial Praises OPEA Efforts on Subcommittee Meetings
Tue, October 20, 2009
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No comments
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Help Decide OPEA's Future: VOTE!!!
Thu, October 15, 2009
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4 comments
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Join Representative Lewis Moore on the Break Room
Thu, October 15, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Joins Forces with ACOIN for Private Prison Forums
Wed, October 14, 2009
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No comments
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OPM Details Flu Guidelines in the Workplace
Fri, October 9, 2009
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No comments
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Elections, OPEA Mailing Topics on The Break Room
Thu, October 8, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Attends Boston Awards Ceremony; Learns Ways to Combat Privatization
Wed, October 7, 2009
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No comments
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Resources to Help Fight Child Welfare Privatization
Mon, October 5, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Welcomes New Members!
Fri, October 2, 2009
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No comments
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Representative Scott Martin on the Break Room
Thu, October 1, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Takes Lead in Protecting State Jobs
Thu, October 1, 2009
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1 comment
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OPEA Member Receives Commendation from OKDHS Commission
Thu, October 1, 2009
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3 comments
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Former Governor Bellmon was a "Friend to State Employees"
Tue, September 29, 2009
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1 comment
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Health Department Chief Terry Cline Guests on The Break Room
Thu, September 24, 2009
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No comments
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State Employees declare “Foul” by Department of Corrections Internal Affairs Office
Thu, September 24, 2009
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11 comments
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Several Join OPEA at Annual OKDHS ASD Nurses Conference
Fri, September 18, 2009
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No comments
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OJA Board Rejects Privatization of New Facility
Fri, September 18, 2009
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5 comments
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September Advocate Now Online!
Fri, September 18, 2009
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No comments
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When You’re Down, They Just Might Kick You!
Fri, September 18, 2009
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5 comments
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New OPEA Break Room Available
Fri, September 18, 2009
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No comments
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House Interim Study on Foster Care and Child Welfare Meets
Thu, September 17, 2009
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No comments
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August Revenue Forces Additional Cuts; OPEA Responds
Tue, September 15, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Board Meets to Review Bylaws
Sat, September 12, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Names Terrill Legislator of the Year
Thu, September 10, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Recognizes Association Leaders
Thu, September 10, 2009
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No comments
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Does Oklahoma have too many state employees?
Wed, September 9, 2009
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6 comments
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OPEA Working 'Round the Clock to Prevent OJA Furloughs
Tue, September 1, 2009
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15 comments
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OPEA Members Convene this Weekend at Lake Murray
Sat, August 29, 2009
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9 comments
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ODOT HR Director on The Break Room!
Mon, August 24, 2009
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No comments
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Legislators Meet with DOC Employees at Probation and Parole
Wed, August 19, 2009
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1 comment
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Legislators Join OPEAPAC Discussion
Tue, August 18, 2009
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4 comments
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OPEA Monitoring State Agencies Under Siege
Fri, August 14, 2009
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3 comments
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Health Department New Worker Orientation Class Joins OPEA
Fri, August 14, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Organizational Structure: Back to the Future?
Thu, August 13, 2009
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1 comment
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OPEA Files Injunction Against ODMHSAS
Wed, August 12, 2009
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10 comments
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OPEA Calls on Task Force to Carefully Examine Privatization
Fri, August 7, 2009
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2 comments
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OPEA Weighs in on Plan to Revise Health Insurance
Tue, August 4, 2009
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14 comments
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OJA Director on the Break Room
Fri, July 31, 2009
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No comments
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Oregon Union Agrees to Two Weeks of Furloughs
Thu, July 30, 2009
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2 comments
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OESC HOLDS BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL MEETING
Wed, July 22, 2009
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No comments
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BOARD ADOPTS POLICY
Wed, July 22, 2009
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No comments
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Are They Suggesting a New Public Prison?
Tue, July 21, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA On-the-Air: Calling for Cuts to Private Contractors Before State Employees
Fri, July 17, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Continues to Fight OJA Privatization
Fri, July 17, 2009
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2 comments
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Break Room Podcast Features Conversation with New OPEA Attorney
Thu, July 16, 2009
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No comments
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New Law Firm Hired to Represent OPEA
Thu, July 16, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Visits Manitou OJA
Wed, July 15, 2009
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No comments
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Treasurer Says Budget Picture Could be "Much Worse"
Tue, July 14, 2009
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4 comments
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July Advocate Now Online!
Sat, July 11, 2009
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No comments
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Representative Terrill Becomes OPEA Member
Thu, July 9, 2009
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2 comments
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OPEA Launches TEXTING service!
Mon, July 6, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA 2009 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY AND CONVENTION
Thu, July 2, 2009
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10 comments
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HealthChoice Claim Challenges Declining
Wed, July 1, 2009
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No comments
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Corporation Commission to Furlough Employees
Fri, June 26, 2009
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7 comments
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OPEA Questions Two-Day Corp Comm Meeting
Tue, June 23, 2009
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7 comments
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OPEA Express Continues—Week 4, Northwest Oklahoma
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
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Association Opposes OJA Privatization Discussions
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Board Meets to Conduct Association's June Business
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
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OJA BOARD DELAYS VOTE
Fri, June 19, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA SAYS TAKE ACTION NOW: KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL, KEEP IT PUBLIC!
Fri, June 19, 2009
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1 comment
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Former Executive Director Pat Hall Guests on The Break Room
Tue, June 16, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Express Continues Week 3--Southeast Oklahoma!
Mon, June 15, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Express Hits Southwestern Oklahoma
Wed, June 10, 2009
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1 comment
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THE OPEA EXPRESS IS ROLLING!
Wed, June 10, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA Continues Push for Statewide Discretionary Spending
Fri, June 5, 2009
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No comments
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OPEA: On the Air!
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
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All Aboard!!!
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
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The Break Room: On Board the OPEA Express
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
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AG's Office Issues Opinion on Electronic Communications
Thu, June 4, 2009
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No comments
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Legislative Wrap-Up: What OPEA Accomplished for You in '09
Tue, June 2, 2009
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5 comments
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Session Ends; Representative Shelton on Legislative Wrap-up show on "Break Room"
Fri, May 29, 2009
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No comments
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Get on board the OPEA Express!
Wed, May 27, 2009
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2 comments
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OPEA Offers Apology: State Employees are Fairly Compensated
Tue, May 26, 2009
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14 comments
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OPEA: Small Sacrifice to Help Oklahoma
Tue, May 26, 2009
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5 comments
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Legislator Speaks Up for State Employees
Thu, May 21, 2009
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3 comments
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May Advocate Now Online!
Mon, May 18, 2009
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1 comment
)
Budget Picture Could Have Been "Much, Much Worse"
Mon, May 18, 2009
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10 comments
)
OPEA Call to Action Spurs Thousands to Rally for their Jobs
Wed, May 13, 2009
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2 comments
)
CALL to ACTION: RIFS & FURLOUGHS POSSIBLE--PROTECT YOUR JOB!
Tue, May 12, 2009
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22 comments
)
Open Letter from the Executive Director: The Truth about Bi-Weekly Payroll
Mon, May 11, 2009
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3 comments
)
1,500 State Employees "Schmooze" at Annual OPEA Celebration
Fri, May 8, 2009
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3 comments
)
A Day in the life of a Child Welfare Investigator, State of Florida
Tue, April 28, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA: On the Air
Wed, April 15, 2009
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5 comments
)
Capitol Display Draws attention to Child Abuse
Tue, April 14, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA: Helping Our Hometown Heros
Tue, April 14, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA to host Muskogee Town Hall Meeting
Fri, April 10, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Member Ridley Named New Transportation Secretary
Fri, April 10, 2009
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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
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No comments
)
Update: OPEA Tackles Prison Closure Rumors
Tue, April 7, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Addresses Rumors about Possible Prison Closures
Fri, April 3, 2009
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No comments
)
State Budget Cuts May Not be Necessary
Fri, April 3, 2009
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No comments
)
Lawmakers Vote to Prevent Unnecessary Teacher Layoffs
Wed, April 1, 2009
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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
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1 comment
)
Members Sound Off on Oklahoman Letter to Editor
Mon, March 30, 2009
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1 comment
)
OPEA Works to Protect Jobs at DCS Printing Facility
Mon, March 30, 2009
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No comments
)
Pawhuska Transportation Chapter Welcomes OPEA; New Members Join
Mon, March 23, 2009
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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
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1 comment
)
California Idea Would Go to Pot in Oklahoma
Fri, March 13, 2009
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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
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8 comments
)
Oklahoma Workers Taste Spice of Uncertainty: Oklahoman Editorial
Thu, March 12, 2009
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1 comment
)
State Employees Fight Cuts at Annual Lobby Day
Wed, March 11, 2009
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17 comments
)
Representative Scott Martin Guests on the Break Room
Fri, February 27, 2009
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No comments
)
House Speaker Meets with OPEA Executive Team
Thu, February 26, 2009
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No comments
)
Oklahoma House Releases DHS Audit
Wed, February 25, 2009
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1 comment
)
Talking Politics with Representative Schwartz on the Break Room
Mon, February 23, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Strikes Hearing Set in OCP Litigation
Mon, February 23, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Works to Increase Longevity
Fri, February 20, 2009
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1 comment
)
Askins Receives OPEA Lifetime Achievement Award
Fri, February 20, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Continues Education Efforts Regarding Private Prisons
Thu, February 19, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Sees Early Victory in OCP Lawsuit
Thu, February 19, 2009
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No comments
)
OPEA Supports Corrections’ Board on Private Prison Rates
Fri, February 13, 2009
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1 comment
)
Pink Slips in Michigan
Fri, February 13, 2009
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No comments
)
Under the Dome: Legislative News
Fri, February 13, 2009
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No comments
)
Break Room: Talking Politics with Representative Mike Shelton
Thu, February 12, 2009
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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 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 Staff Reviewing Bills
Wed, January 21, 2009
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6 comments
)
OPEA Welcomes Legislators to Norman Town Hall Meeting
Fri, January 16, 2009
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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
)
OPM Director Oscar Jackson on The Break Room
Thu, January 8, 2009
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No comments
)
Tulsa World, OPEA, Commend DOC
Fri, December 19, 2008
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1 comment
)
OPEA Chapter of ODMHSAS Participates in Lawton’s Annual Parade
Thu, December 11, 2008
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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
)
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
)
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
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No comments
)
OPEA Corrections Board Member Protects Kids During Halloween
Mon, October 27, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Executive Director Makes Presentation to House Committee
Thu, October 16, 2008
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4 comments
)
Small Agencies Matter
Tue, October 14, 2008
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No comments
)
Merit Protection Commission Launches Online Filing
Mon, October 13, 2008
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No comments
)
Members Walk for Candidates
Tue, October 7, 2008
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No comments
)
Investigation Clears NVC of Abuse Charges
Tue, August 19, 2008
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No comments
)
New and Improved: OPEA Election Site
Thu, July 31, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEAPAC IS BACK!
Wed, July 30, 2008
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No comments
)
Corporation Commission Employees Rally Around OPEA
Fri, July 25, 2008
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No comments
)
Reporter-Turned-State Employee on The Break Room
Fri, July 25, 2008
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No comments
)
This week the OPEA Break Room features Ron "The Gorilla" Black.
Mon, July 21, 2008
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No comments
)
Working for You! OPEA Responds to Tulsa World
Fri, July 11, 2008
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8 comments
)
OPEA SUPPORTS ALTERNATIVE WORK WEEK
Thu, July 10, 2008
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No comments
)
Survey Shows Lopsided Results: Workers Laud Four-Day Work Week
Mon, July 7, 2008
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79 comments
)
OPEA Convention Registration
Tue, July 1, 2008
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No comments
)
Claremore Site of OPEA Annual Convention
Thu, June 26, 2008
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16 comments
)
OPEA Stands wiith Workers at Norman Vets Center
Wed, June 18, 2008
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2 comments
)
Merit Protection Commission Arrest Raises Concerns
Thu, June 12, 2008
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9 comments
)
OPEA Welcomes New Membership Representative
Thu, June 12, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Hires New Director of Communications
Thu, June 12, 2008
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No comments
)
DMHSAS Commissioner to Hold Quarterly Meetings
Wed, June 11, 2008
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No comments
)
Workforce 2.0
Wed, June 11, 2008
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No comments
)
2008 Election Filings Provide Opportunity
Thu, June 5, 2008
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2 comments
)
185 File for Office on Opening Day
Tue, June 3, 2008
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No comments
)
Filing Period Opens
Mon, June 2, 2008
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No comments
)
Final Days of the '08 Session Discussed on "The Break Room"
Fri, May 23, 2008
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No comments
)
Coverage of OPEA's Continued Pressure on the Legislature
Fri, May 16, 2008
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5 comments
)
Representative Carey On the Break Room!
Fri, May 16, 2008
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No comments
)
Leave us out—we’ll vote you out!
Tue, May 13, 2008
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27 comments
)
The Clouds Part for Public Service Recognition Week Event
Wed, May 7, 2008
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2 comments
)
Call Legislators Now with Emergency Message
Tue, May 6, 2008
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12 comments
)
OPEA Members from DMHSAS Attend Fundraiser for Clients
Mon, May 5, 2008
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No comments
)
Kelley Appointed to Merit Protection Commission
Fri, May 2, 2008
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No comments
)
OKLAHOMA MERIT PROTECTION COMMISSION MONTHLY MEETING
Mon, April 28, 2008
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1 comment
)
Do You Remember the Legislators' and Governor Henry's Promise?
Fri, April 25, 2008
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No comments
)
Retirees Lobby for COLA
Wed, April 23, 2008
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No comments
)
DHS Workers Receive Media Coverage
Tue, April 22, 2008
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9 comments
)
DHS Lobby Day-Our Side of the Story
Thu, April 17, 2008
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6 comments
)
DHS-Facts Speak For Themselves
Thu, April 17, 2008
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3 comments
)
OPEA-We KNOW Where the Money Is!
Thu, April 17, 2008
(
16 comments
)
Corporation Commission Jim Roth on "The Break Room"
Thu, April 17, 2008
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No comments
)
State Revenue Collections Down
Tue, April 15, 2008
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9 comments
)
Food Costs Rise the Most in 17 Years
Mon, April 14, 2008
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1 comment
)
DOC Board Member Mike Rogers Featured on "The Break Room"
Fri, April 11, 2008
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No comments
)
DHS Lobby Day and Press Conference April 16
Thu, April 10, 2008
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No comments
)
Stroud Private Prison Location Under Fire
Wed, April 9, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Board Holds April Meeting
Wed, April 9, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Meets With Governor Henry Regarding Pay Raise
Wed, April 9, 2008
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6 comments
)
Session Hits the Half Way Point
Mon, April 7, 2008
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3 comments
)
Chairman of Democratic Party Featured on the Break Room!
Thu, April 3, 2008
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2 comments
)
DOC Board Members, Council Officers Elected
Tue, April 1, 2008
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No comments
)
DHS Commission Discusses Funding Issues and Program Growth
Fri, March 28, 2008
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2 comments
)
Wright To Serve as DOC Council Liaison
Tue, March 25, 2008
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1 comment
)
PRIVATE PRISONS: THE LOVE OF MONEY
Wed, March 19, 2008
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No comments
)
Hundreds by Buses!
Wed, March 19, 2008
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No comments
)
Barger Adds “CAE” To Title
Tue, March 18, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Generates Hundreds of Calls to Legislators
Tue, March 18, 2008
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6 comments
)
OPEA Board Looks Toward the Future
Tue, March 18, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Monitors Last Minute Legislation Rush
Tue, March 18, 2008
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No comments
)
Unclassified Rights Examined
Tue, March 18, 2008
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No comments
)
Retiree COLA Bill Survives Deadline
Fri, March 14, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Adds “Grievance Consultant” to Staff
Thu, March 13, 2008
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7 comments
)
"Rowdy" Crowd Gathers For State Employee Pay
Tue, March 11, 2008
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31 comments
)
Roster Slated for Lobby Day Rally
Mon, March 10, 2008
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2 comments
)
A Member Speaks Regarding HB 3108
Fri, March 7, 2008
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11 comments
)
OPEA Works to Amend HB 3108
Fri, March 7, 2008
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19 comments
)
LOBBY DAY COUNTDOWN DEGINS
Fri, March 7, 2008
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No comments
)
HB 3108 Passes House Committee
Tue, March 4, 2008
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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
)
Lobby Day Bus Routes Scheduled
Tue, March 4, 2008
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2 comments
)
First Legislation Deadline Passes
Thu, February 28, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Republican Caucus, OPEA Find Common Goals
Wed, February 27, 2008
(
3 comments
)
Agency Budget Cut Rumors Swirl Around the Capitol
Wed, February 27, 2008
(
7 comments
)
Board Member Meets with Bill Author
Fri, February 22, 2008
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17 comments
)
OPEA To Make Presentation to House Republican Caucus
Thu, February 21, 2008
(
21 comments
)
OPEA Discusses Benefit Allowance with Rep. Peterson
Fri, February 15, 2008
(
63 comments
)
“Public Safety is Not Negotiable”
Thu, February 14, 2008
(
3 comments
)
"We Make This State Rock and Roll!"
Sun, February 10, 2008
(
12 comments
)
OPEA Executive Budget Review
Thu, February 7, 2008
(
19 comments
)
Benge to Become Speaker
Mon, February 4, 2008
(
2 comments
)
OPEA Holds Historic Legislative Town Meeting in Lawton
Sat, February 2, 2008
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No comments
)
Muskogee Legislative Meeting - OPEA Members Get Their Chance to Speak!
Fri, January 18, 2008
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3 comments
)
First Ever Government Relations School Graduates OPEA Lobbyists
Fri, January 18, 2008
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No comments
)
Cargill to OPEA – “We Want to Help You!”
Mon, January 14, 2008
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16 comments
)
"Speaking with Spark" Starts with a Bang
Sat, January 12, 2008
(
5 comments
)
Proposed Legislation Follows Corrections Audit
Wed, January 9, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEAPAC to Involve Membership in Candidate Endorsement Process
Wed, January 9, 2008
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No comments
)
OPEA Members Become "Digital Lobbyists"
Mon, January 7, 2008
(
4 comments
)
Senate Leaders Hear Governor's Task Force on Compensation
Fri, January 4, 2008
(
2 comments
)
Employee Market Compensation Task Force Briefs Governor
Tue, December 18, 2007
(
5 comments
)
“The Break Room” podcast talks DOC with Representative Gus Blackwell
Fri, December 14, 2007
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1 comment
)
OPEA Provides Link With FEMA
Fri, December 14, 2007
(
No comments
)
Employees to Receive Administrative Leave for Weather
Wed, December 12, 2007
(
2 comments
)
2006 Audit Concluded
Tue, December 11, 2007
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No comments
)
New Officers Elected
Tue, December 11, 2007
(
2 comments
)
New Changes at the Merit Protection Commission Examined
Fri, November 30, 2007
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No comments
)
Labor Department Featured on Latest "Break Room" Podcast
Thu, November 29, 2007
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No comments
)
Compensation Task Force Continues to Meet
Tue, November 27, 2007
(
10 comments
)
“The Break Room” Celebrates Landmark Podcast
Thu, November 15, 2007
(
3 comments
)
Modernization Efforts Interest OPEA
Wed, November 14, 2007
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No comments
)
OPEA Ready to Fight For Pension Funds
Wed, November 14, 2007
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3 comments
)
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