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  • 2012 Legislative and Budget Overview

    Fri, February 10, 2012 (No comments)
  • Eliminating Oklahoma's Income Tax Could Hurt State Employees

    Mon, January 9, 2012 (No comments)
  • ODOT Employee Killed while Working on US 75

    Sun, December 4, 2011 (No comments)
  • Oklahoman Publishes Editorial on the Condition of State Buildings

    Tue, November 29, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPERS Funding Status Improves

    Thu, November 3, 2011 (3 comments)
  • HealthChoice Mail-order Prescription Plan Changes Adopted

    Sun, October 30, 2011 (5 comments)
  • OPEA Continues to Work for OJA Employees

    Mon, October 24, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPEA Joins in Effort to Improve Child Welfare

    Wed, October 19, 2011 (2 comments)
  • OPEA’s Statement on Legislators’ DHS Press Conference

    Tue, October 18, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPEA Works to Protect OJA Employee Safety

    Wed, October 5, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPEA Files Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction on Tourism Positions

    Wed, August 10, 2011 (1 comment)
  • Commission Defers Child Care Copay Increase; OPEA Commends Chairman DeVaughn

    Tue, August 2, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPEA Saddened Over Worker Death

    Thu, July 14, 2011 (5 comments)
  • Insurance Rates and Changes Previewed

    Tue, July 12, 2011 (4 comments)
  • DOC Population Trend Reversing

    Tue, July 12, 2011 (No comments)
  • Editorials Respond to Longevity Attack

    Wed, June 29, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPEA Victory in the News

    Wed, June 29, 2011 (1 comment)
  • Supreme Court Rules in Favor of OPEA on Birthdate Privacy

    Tue, June 28, 2011 (14 comments)
  • OPEA Speaks to OJA Board about Rader Closing

    Fri, June 17, 2011 (2 comments)
  • OPEA Loses Member in Transportation Accident

    Wed, June 15, 2011 (No comments)
  • DHS Sets Budget at Commission Meeting

    Wed, June 15, 2011 (No comments)
  • Pension Bills Move through the Process

    Thu, May 12, 2011 (1 comment)
  • Governor Fallin and Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Agreement

    Tue, May 10, 2011 (1 comment)
  • Rader Center Closing Subject of Editorial

    Thu, April 21, 2011 (No comments)
  • Benefit Allowance No Longer Threatened!

    Wed, April 20, 2011 (10 comments)
  • Another Attack on the Benefit Allowance! You Could Lose Hundreds of Dollars

    Fri, April 15, 2011 (25 comments)
  • Great Job OPEA Members

    Thu, April 14, 2011 (No comments)
  • Rader Center Proposed Closing Raises Public Safety Issues

    Thu, April 14, 2011 (No comments)
  • State Employee Issues at the Capitol

    Fri, April 8, 2011 (17 comments)
  • Oklahoma County Public Safety Chapter Forms

    Fri, April 8, 2011 (No comments)
  • OPEA Responds to Editorial

    Wed, March 9, 2011 (5 comments)
  • OPEA Continues to Fight for Retiree COLAs

    Mon, March 7, 2011 (4 comments)
  • Health Department Budget Discussed by Senate Subcommittee

    Sat, February 5, 2011 (No comments)
  • UPDATED AND CORRECTED: Legislative Session Critical for State Employees

    Thu, February 3, 2011 (10 comments)
  • Weather-Related Office Closings

    Mon, January 31, 2011 (No comments)
  • DHS Faces House Committee over Budget

    Fri, January 28, 2011 (1 comment)
  • Fallin Becomes Oklahoma’s First Female Governor

    Mon, January 10, 2011 (11 comments)
  • Board of Equalization Meets to Certify FY 12 Revenues

    Tue, December 21, 2010 (No comments)
  • Supreme Court Issues Stay on Birth Dates

    Wed, December 15, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Concerned about Pay Raises

    Wed, December 8, 2010 (13 comments)
  • OPEA’s Birth Date Case Reaches the Supreme Court

    Wed, December 8, 2010 (No comments)
  • AG to Investigate OJA Contracting

    Tue, December 7, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Controversial Contract Stopped for 30 Days

    Sat, December 4, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Senate Opens Investigation of OJA, Coates

    Fri, December 3, 2010 (2 comments)
  • OPEA Break Room features Pat Hall discussing current political events

    Fri, December 3, 2010 (No comments)
  • You Heard it Here First: OPEA Breaks Story on OJA Bidding Fiasco

    Thu, December 2, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Calls for an Investigation of OJA Process

    Wed, December 1, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Speaker Announces Committee Leadership

    Tue, November 30, 2010 (No comments)
  • Treasurer Meacham Announces Six-Point Plan for Pension Systems

    Wed, November 17, 2010 (3 comments)
  • Senate Republicans Elect Brian Bingman

    Tue, November 9, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Pension Reform on Legislative Agenda

    Fri, November 5, 2010 (6 comments)
  • OPEA Successful in Elections

    Thu, November 4, 2010 (6 comments)
  • DOC Director Jones is Guest Columnist for the Oklahoma Policy Institute

    Tue, November 2, 2010 (No comments)
  • Work Schedules and Voting

    Mon, November 1, 2010 (2 comments)
  • OPEAPAC Voter Guide

    Mon, November 1, 2010 (No comments)
  • An Important Message about Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland

    Mon, November 1, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Pension Issues Heat Up

    Wed, October 27, 2010 (6 comments)
  • Pension Article Causes Alarm

    Thu, October 21, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Prevails in Action against OCP

    Wed, October 20, 2010 (7 comments)
  • State Question 744 Story

    Wed, October 20, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Calls for End of DOC Furloughs at Capitol Press Conference

    Mon, October 18, 2010 (1 comment)
  • 11 State Questions Will Appear on the Ballot

    Mon, October 18, 2010 (No comments)
  • DOC Employees! OPEA Press Conference to End Furloughs!

    Fri, October 15, 2010 (6 comments)
  • State Revenues Remain Steady

    Tue, October 12, 2010 (2 comments)
  • OPEA Works On OSP Issues

    Tue, October 12, 2010 (No comments)
  • Public Employees Association Considers Its Options

    Thu, September 30, 2010 (3 comments)
  • Are You Satisfied with the Insurance Choices?

    Wed, September 29, 2010 (10 comments)
  • Hotdogs in Norman

    Thu, September 9, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Join the New OPEA Mobile Text Club

    Tue, August 31, 2010 (No comments)
  • New Work Center

    Fri, August 27, 2010 (No comments)
  • Interim Study Looks at SORC

    Tue, August 17, 2010 (No comments)
  • Budget Numbers Improve

    Wed, August 11, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Furloughs Create Disparity

    Wed, August 11, 2010 (8 comments)
  • OPEA Fighting DOC Furloughs

    Fri, August 6, 2010 (5 comments)
  • Region 6 Event

    Mon, August 2, 2010 (1 comment)
  • It's Askins and Fallin for Governor! Join OPEA in the Break Room!

    Fri, July 30, 2010 (No comments)
  • It's Askins and Fallin for Governor!

    Wed, July 28, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Employee Voting Time

    Mon, July 26, 2010 (No comments)
  • Election Day

    Mon, July 26, 2010 (No comments)
  • 55J Hosts ERC/OPEA Picnic

    Tue, July 13, 2010 (2 comments)
  • New OPEA Break Room Features Rep. Jason Nelson, HD 87

    Fri, June 25, 2010 (No comments)
  • Controversy Arises around Governor's Veto

    Wed, June 16, 2010 (11 comments)
  • Gubernatorial Discussion Wednesday, State Employees Encouraged to Attend.

    Tue, June 15, 2010 (1 comment)
  • This weeks Break Room, Scott talks budget, privatization and corrections.

    Thu, June 10, 2010 (No comments)
  • Did you know we are on Facebook?

    Thu, June 10, 2010 (No comments)
  • Governor Signs Holiday Bill, HB-3052

    Thu, June 10, 2010 (4 comments)
  • Lawton Veterans Center Says "YES" to OPEA

    Tue, June 8, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Board Discusses Session and Future Plans

    Mon, June 7, 2010 (5 comments)
  • OKDHS Withdraws July Furlough Start

    Fri, June 4, 2010 (7 comments)
  • Representative Lewis Moore on the Break Room

    Fri, May 14, 2010 (No comments)
  • RECENT UPDATE: Voluntary Out and Emergency Passes House

    Wed, April 21, 2010 (16 comments)
  • OPEA Welcomes New Region 11 Director

    Tue, April 20, 2010 (No comments)
  • Association Staff Meets with Sand Springs Council in Bid to Save Rader

    Thu, April 15, 2010 (3 comments)
  • Treasurer Says March Revenue Tops Estimate; Economy Rebounding

    Tue, April 13, 2010 (3 comments)
  • DHS Pay Reductions Would be Severe

    Mon, April 12, 2010 (28 comments)
  • Judge's Ruling Grants Temporary Restraining Order Protecting State Employees

    Fri, April 9, 2010 (62 comments)
  • Retiree COLA Bill Passes House Committee

    Fri, April 9, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA DHS Members Say Pay Cuts Out of the Question

    Thu, April 8, 2010 (14 comments)
  • OPEA Joins Oklahoma Coalition Opposing SQ 744

    Thu, April 8, 2010 (1 comment)
  • After Three Days, Oklahoman Goes Back on Promise

    Wed, April 7, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Law Enforcement Agencies Join OPEA in Privacy Fight

    Tue, April 6, 2010 (17 comments)
  • Don't be Fooled: Oklahoman Takes New Approach to Gain Access to Your Private Records

    Mon, April 5, 2010 (6 comments)
  • OPEA Launches New Advocate Update; Facebook Page

    Thu, April 1, 2010 (No comments)
  • Survey Shows State Employees in favor of Keeping Information Private

    Tue, March 30, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Capitol Press Conference Addresses Privacy Concerns

    Mon, March 29, 2010 (No comments)
  • Questions Surround Rader Center

    Wed, March 24, 2010 (No comments)
  • Newly Redesigned March Advocate Online Now

    Mon, March 22, 2010 (No comments)
  • Legislative Tracking

    Mon, March 22, 2010 (No comments)
  • URGENT MESSAGE Concerning Your Private Information; Please Complete Brief Survey

    Fri, March 19, 2010 (No comments)
  • OJA Employees Receive RIF Notice

    Thu, March 18, 2010 (7 comments)
  • 'Christmas Bill' Topic of Conversation on The Break Room

    Thu, March 18, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Top Recruiter Wins Cash, Helps Grow Association

    Fri, March 12, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Receives Commendation Letters for Helping End Budget Dispute

    Wed, March 10, 2010 (4 comments)
  • Enraged Employees Storm Capitol for 2010 Lobby Day

    Tue, March 9, 2010 (14 comments)
  • House Approves Holiday Spirit Legislation

    Tue, March 9, 2010 (3 comments)
  • Oklahoman Chooses OPEA Lobby Day to Escalate Battle over Birth Dates

    Tue, March 9, 2010 (No comments)
  • URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Mon, March 8, 2010 (3 comments)
  • Lobby Day, Legislative Bill Status on today's Break Room

    Thu, March 4, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Urges Employees to "SHOW UP STRONG" for Lobby Day 2010

    Wed, March 3, 2010 (No comments)
  • OKDHS Commission Discusses Agency Concerns

    Mon, March 1, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Attends Muskogee Black Heritage Celebration

    Mon, March 1, 2010 (No comments)
  • SHOW UP STRONG Next Week for Lobby Day 2010

    Sun, February 28, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Press Comes Out Swinging On Birth Date Bill; OPEA Members Urged to Respond

    Fri, February 26, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Responds to Media Investigation

    Thu, February 25, 2010 (No comments)
  • Representative Jason Murphey on the Break Room

    Thu, February 25, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Leader Fights Lymphoma

    Wed, February 24, 2010 (8 comments)
  • OPEA Scores Win for Retirees

    Wed, February 24, 2010 (6 comments)
  • State of the State Part Three: Educational System Needs Modernization

    Sun, February 21, 2010 (6 comments)
  • OPEA WINS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT VICTORY IN OJA BUDGET WAR

    Fri, February 19, 2010 (No comments)
  • Representative Lisa Billy on the Break Room

    Thu, February 18, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Members Respond; SB 1753 Passes Senate

    Thu, February 18, 2010 (No comments)
  • DOC Ends VOBO Offers

    Wed, February 17, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Works to Provide Extra Day at Christmas

    Wed, February 17, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Legislative Wrap-Up: Week 2

    Tue, February 16, 2010 (No comments)
  • State of the State Part Two: No Detailed Plan in Place

    Mon, February 15, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Catch the Latest News from the Capitol on The Break Room

    Thu, February 11, 2010 (No comments)
  • Judge Upholds Award of Attorney Fees

    Tue, February 9, 2010 (2 comments)
  • OPEA Celebrates Another Member Win at MPC

    Tue, February 9, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Treasurer Says January Revenue Shows "Slight Improvement"

    Tue, February 9, 2010 (No comments)
  • Representative Billy Joins OPEA

    Tue, February 9, 2010 (1 comment)
  • State of the State: OPEA Questions Agency Consolidation Plan

    Mon, February 8, 2010 (1 comment)
  • New OPEA Board Sworn in at Saturday Meeting

    Sat, February 6, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Recapping the First Week of Session on The Break Room

    Thu, February 4, 2010 (No comments)
  • Questioning the "Real" State of the State

    Thu, February 4, 2010 (7 comments)
  • OPEA Fights for State Employee Privacy

    Thu, February 4, 2010 (1 comment)
  • Election Results: The Members Have Voted

    Thu, February 4, 2010 (No comments)
  • Lt. Governor Talks to State Employees on the Break Room

    Fri, January 29, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OJA Discusses Budget, Rader Center

    Wed, January 27, 2010 (No comments)
  • Askins, Legislative Leaders, Address Members in OPEA Region 4

    Wed, January 27, 2010 (No comments)
  • OPEA Meets with DHS Field Operations

    Mon, January 25, 2010 (No comments)
  • Members Urged to Vote this week in Board Elections

    Mon, January 25, 2010 (No comments)
  • OECU Offers 0% Furlough Loans

    Fri, January 22, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Save the Date: "Show up Strong" March 9th for OPEA Lobby Day

    Thu, January 21, 2010 (13 comments)
  • OPEA Welcomes Representative David Dank to The Break Room

    Thu, January 21, 2010 (No comments)
  • Legislators, State Employees Tackle Tough Questions at Norman Town Hall Meeting

    Fri, January 15, 2010 (4 comments)
  • "Break Room:" Representative Collins Talks about RIFs, and What Upcoming Session Holds

    Thu, January 14, 2010 (No comments)
  • First Town Hall Meeting Draws Crowd

    Wed, January 13, 2010 (2 comments)
  • Revenue Shortfall Hits One-Year Mark, Spending Cuts Continue

    Tue, January 12, 2010 (No comments)
  • Membership Reps Undergo Extensive Training

    Fri, January 8, 2010 (No comments)
  • New Season of "The Break Room" begins with Representative Miller

    Thu, January 7, 2010 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Members Win at MPC

    Thu, January 7, 2010 (No comments)
  • Watkins Leaves Membership Representative Position

    Thu, January 7, 2010 (No comments)
  • Governor Implements Statewide Hiring Freeze

    Wed, January 6, 2010 (No comments)
  • OKC Thunder Basketball Offers "State Employee Nights"

    Thu, December 31, 2009 (No comments)
  • UPDATED: OPEA Hosts Two January Town Hall Meetings

    Wed, December 30, 2009 (5 comments)
  • Testimonial from New OPEA Member Says it All!

    Tue, December 29, 2009 (No comments)
  • January Advocate now Online

    Mon, December 21, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Takes Action on DMHSAS Cut

    Thu, December 17, 2009 (10 comments)
  • Insurance Report Says More Choices Needed in Rural Areas

    Thu, December 17, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Holiday Hours

    Mon, December 14, 2009 (No comments)
  • Candidates File for OPEA Board of Directors

    Tue, December 8, 2009 (No comments)
  • House Subcommittee on Human Services Meets, Makes Recommendations on Cuts

    Mon, December 7, 2009 (9 comments)
  • Deferred Payment Plan Would Keep Workers on the Job and Save the State Money

    Fri, December 4, 2009 (14 comments)
  • Tulsa World Editorial: Budget Issues Loom Large

    Wed, November 25, 2009 (8 comments)
  • Oklahoma County District Attorney to investigate DMHSAS Board Action

    Tue, November 24, 2009 (2 comments)
  • "No One's Job is Safe;" OPEA Works to Prevent Cuts

    Tue, November 24, 2009 (3 comments)
  • Final '09 " Break Room" Now Online!

    Thu, November 19, 2009 (No comments)
  • Good News, Bad News for State Employees on The Break Room

    Thu, November 12, 2009 (No comments)
  • Shortfall Continues, But Treasurer Hopeful Worst is Over

    Tue, November 10, 2009 (No comments)
  • Terrill, Christian on The Break Room

    Thu, November 5, 2009 (No comments)
  • It's Official! OPEA Members Vote "Yes" for the Future!

    Tue, November 3, 2009 (No comments)
  • November Advocate now Online!

    Tue, November 3, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Responds to Oklahoman Editorials

    Sat, October 31, 2009 (No comments)
  • The Break Room: Are You an Oklahoman Subscriber?

    Thu, October 29, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Hosts Enid Town Hall Meeting

    Thu, October 29, 2009 (No comments)
  • State Employees Have a Voice--Join the Call to Action!

    Sat, October 24, 2009 (1 comment)
  • New Edition of"The Break Room" Now Online

    Fri, October 23, 2009 (No comments)
  • Altus DOC Rewarded for 100 Percent Membership

    Fri, October 23, 2009 (No comments)
  • Lawmakers Won't Receive Salary Increase

    Wed, October 21, 2009 (4 comments)
  • Editorial Praises OPEA Efforts on Subcommittee Meetings

    Tue, October 20, 2009 (No comments)
  • Help Decide OPEA's Future: VOTE!!!

    Thu, October 15, 2009 (4 comments)
  • Join Representative Lewis Moore on the Break Room

    Thu, October 15, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Joins Forces with ACOIN for Private Prison Forums

    Wed, October 14, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPM Details Flu Guidelines in the Workplace

    Fri, October 9, 2009 (No comments)
  • Elections, OPEA Mailing Topics on The Break Room

    Thu, October 8, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Attends Boston Awards Ceremony; Learns Ways to Combat Privatization

    Wed, October 7, 2009 (No comments)
  • Resources to Help Fight Child Welfare Privatization

    Mon, October 5, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Welcomes New Members!

    Fri, October 2, 2009 (No comments)
  • Representative Scott Martin on the Break Room

    Thu, October 1, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Takes Lead in Protecting State Jobs

    Thu, October 1, 2009 (1 comment)
  • OPEA Member Receives Commendation from OKDHS Commission

    Thu, October 1, 2009 (3 comments)
  • Former Governor Bellmon was a "Friend to State Employees"

    Tue, September 29, 2009 (1 comment)
  • Health Department Chief Terry Cline Guests on The Break Room

    Thu, September 24, 2009 (No comments)
  • State Employees declare “Foul” by Department of Corrections Internal Affairs Office

    Thu, September 24, 2009 (11 comments)
  • Several Join OPEA at Annual OKDHS ASD Nurses Conference

    Fri, September 18, 2009 (No comments)
  • OJA Board Rejects Privatization of New Facility

    Fri, September 18, 2009 (5 comments)
  • September Advocate Now Online!

    Fri, September 18, 2009 (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 (No comments)
  • House Interim Study on Foster Care and Child Welfare Meets

    Thu, September 17, 2009 (No comments)
  • August Revenue Forces Additional Cuts; OPEA Responds

    Tue, September 15, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Board Meets to Review Bylaws

    Sat, September 12, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Names Terrill Legislator of the Year

    Thu, September 10, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Recognizes Association Leaders

    Thu, September 10, 2009 (No comments)
  • Does Oklahoma have too many state employees?

    Wed, September 9, 2009 (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 (9 comments)
  • ODOT HR Director on The Break Room!

    Mon, August 24, 2009 (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 (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)
  • OPEA Calls on Task Force to Carefully Examine Privatization

    Fri, August 7, 2009 (2 comments)
  • OPEA Weighs in on Plan to Revise Health Insurance

    Tue, August 4, 2009 (14 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)
  • OESC HOLDS BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL MEETING

    Wed, July 22, 2009 (No comments)
  • BOARD ADOPTS POLICY

    Wed, July 22, 2009 (No comments)
  • Are They Suggesting a New Public Prison?

    Tue, July 21, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA On-the-Air: Calling for Cuts to Private Contractors Before State Employees

    Fri, July 17, 2009 (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 (No comments)
  • New Law Firm Hired to Represent OPEA

    Thu, July 16, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Visits Manitou OJA

    Wed, July 15, 2009 (No comments)
  • Treasurer Says Budget Picture Could be "Much Worse"

    Tue, July 14, 2009 (4 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 (No comments)
  • OPEA 2009 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY AND CONVENTION

    Thu, July 2, 2009 (10 comments)
  • HealthChoice Claim Challenges Declining

    Wed, July 1, 2009 (No comments)
  • Corporation Commission to Furlough Employees

    Fri, June 26, 2009 (7 comments)
  • OPEA Questions Two-Day Corp Comm Meeting

    Tue, June 23, 2009 (7 comments)
  • OPEA Express Continues—Week 4, Northwest Oklahoma

    Fri, June 19, 2009 (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 (No comments)
  • OJA BOARD DELAYS VOTE

    Fri, June 19, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA SAYS TAKE ACTION NOW: KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL, KEEP IT PUBLIC!

    Fri, June 19, 2009 (1 comment)
  • Former Executive Director Pat Hall Guests on The Break Room

    Tue, June 16, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Express Continues Week 3--Southeast Oklahoma!

    Mon, June 15, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Express Hits Southwestern Oklahoma

    Wed, June 10, 2009 (1 comment)
  • THE OPEA EXPRESS IS ROLLING!

    Wed, June 10, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Continues Push for Statewide Discretionary Spending

    Fri, June 5, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA: On the Air!

    Thu, June 4, 2009 (No comments)
  • All Aboard!!!

    Thu, June 4, 2009 (No comments)
  • The Break Room: On Board the OPEA Express

    Thu, June 4, 2009 (No comments)
  • AG's Office Issues Opinion on Electronic Communications

    Thu, June 4, 2009 (No comments)
  • Legislative Wrap-Up: What OPEA Accomplished for You in '09

    Tue, June 2, 2009 (5 comments)
  • Session Ends; Representative Shelton on Legislative Wrap-up show on "Break Room"

    Fri, May 29, 2009 (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)
  • May Advocate Now Online!

    Mon, May 18, 2009 (1 comment)
  • Budget Picture Could Have Been "Much, Much Worse"

    Mon, May 18, 2009 (10 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)
  • A Day in the life of a Child Welfare Investigator, State of Florida

    Tue, April 28, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA: On the Air

    Wed, April 15, 2009 (5 comments)
  • 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 (No comments)
  • ODOT Recognizes Work Zone Awareness

    Thu, April 9, 2009 (No 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 (No comments)
  • Altus DOC Locked In With OPEA 100 Percent!

    Wed, April 1, 2009 (1 comment)
  • 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)
  • Pawhuska Transportation Chapter Welcomes OPEA; New Members Join

    Mon, March 23, 2009 (1 comment)
  • Major Insecurity about Prison Report

    Mon, March 23, 2009 (No comments)
  • Listen to State Representative Jason Murphey on the Break Room

    Fri, March 20, 2009 (No comments)
  • March Advocate

    Thu, March 19, 2009 (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 (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)
  • 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)
  • 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 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)
  • 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 (No comments)
  • Longevity Plan Passes First Hurdle

    Thu, February 12, 2009 (No comments)
  • Furlough Friday in California

    Fri, February 6, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Presents “Soup Line ‘09” for Lobby Day

    Mon, February 2, 2009 (17 comments)
  • Website Access Closes to Non-Members Feb 9

    Mon, February 2, 2009 (No comments)
  • TALK ABOUT VALUE! OPEA PAYS OFF AGAIN!

    Thu, January 29, 2009 (7 comments)
  • Lt. Governor Jari Askins on the Break Room!

    Thu, January 29, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Sponsors Legislation to Double Longevity

    Thu, January 29, 2009 (No comments)
  • Glenn Coffee on The Break Room

    Mon, January 26, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPEA Staff Reviewing Bills

    Wed, January 21, 2009 (6 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 (2 comments)
  • OPEA Swears In New President, Board Members

    Tue, January 13, 2009 (No comments)
  • OPM Director Oscar Jackson on The Break Room

    Thu, January 8, 2009 (No comments)
  • Tulsa World, OPEA, Commend DOC

    Fri, December 19, 2008 (1 comment)
  • 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 (No comments)
  • Waves of Crabtree Workers Join OPEA

    Fri, December 5, 2008 (1 comment)
  • Representative Lisa Billy on the Break Room

    Fri, November 21, 2008 (No comments)
  • Lawsuit Filed Against Former OPEA Employee, Board Members

    Thu, November 20, 2008 (No comments)
  • OPEA Board Lays Out ’09 Platform

    Fri, November 14, 2008 (23 comments)
  • OPEA Seeks Applicants

    Sat, November 8, 2008 (No comments)
  • OPEAPAC Racks Up Impressive Endorsement Victories

    Thu, November 6, 2008 (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)
  • 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)
  • Members Walk for Candidates

    Tue, October 7, 2008 (No comments)
  • Investigation Clears NVC of Abuse Charges

    Tue, August 19, 2008 (No comments)
  • New and Improved: OPEA Election Site

    Thu, July 31, 2008 (No comments)
  • OPEAPAC IS BACK!

    Wed, July 30, 2008 (No comments)
  • Corporation Commission Employees Rally Around OPEA

    Fri, July 25, 2008 (No comments)
  • Reporter-Turned-State Employee on The Break Room

    Fri, July 25, 2008 (No comments)
  • This week the OPEA Break Room features Ron "The Gorilla" Black.

    Mon, July 21, 2008 (No comments)
  • Working for You! OPEA Responds to Tulsa World

    Fri, July 11, 2008 (8 comments)
  • OPEA SUPPORTS ALTERNATIVE WORK WEEK

    Thu, July 10, 2008 (No comments)
  • Survey Shows Lopsided Results: Workers Laud Four-Day Work Week

    Mon, July 7, 2008 (79 comments)
  • OPEA Convention Registration

    Tue, July 1, 2008 (No comments)
  • Claremore Site of OPEA Annual Convention

    Thu, June 26, 2008 (16 comments)
  • OPEA Stands wiith Workers at Norman Vets Center

    Wed, June 18, 2008 (2 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)
  • 2008 Election Filings Provide Opportunity

    Thu, June 5, 2008 (2 comments)
  • 185 File for Office on Opening Day

    Tue, June 3, 2008 (No comments)
  • Filing Period Opens

    Mon, June 2, 2008 (No comments)
  • Final Days of the '08 Session Discussed on "The Break Room"

    Fri, May 23, 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!

    Tue, May 13, 2008 (27 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)
  • 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)
  • OKLAHOMA MERIT PROTECTION COMMISSION MONTHLY MEETING

    Mon, April 28, 2008 (1 comment)
  • Do You Remember the Legislators' and Governor Henry's Promise?

    Fri, April 25, 2008 (No comments)
  • Retirees Lobby for COLA

    Wed, April 23, 2008 (No comments)
  • DHS Workers Receive Media Coverage

    Tue, April 22, 2008 (9 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)
  • 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 (No comments)
  • State Revenue Collections Down

    Tue, April 15, 2008 (9 comments)
  • Food Costs Rise the Most in 17 Years

    Mon, April 14, 2008 (1 comment)
  • 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)
  • Stroud Private Prison Location Under Fire

    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)
  • Session Hits the Half Way Point

    Mon, April 7, 2008 (3 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)
  • DHS Commission Discusses Funding Issues and Program Growth

    Fri, March 28, 2008 (2 comments)
  • Wright To Serve as DOC Council Liaison

    Tue, March 25, 2008 (1 comment)
  • 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)
  • OPEA Monitors Last Minute Legislation Rush

    Tue, March 18, 2008 (No comments)
  • Unclassified Rights Examined

    Tue, March 18, 2008 (No comments)
  • Retiree COLA Bill Survives Deadline

    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)
  • Roster Slated for Lobby Day Rally

    Mon, March 10, 2008 (2 comments)
  • A Member Speaks Regarding HB 3108

    Fri, March 7, 2008 (11 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)
  • Lobby Day Bus Routes Scheduled

    Tue, March 4, 2008 (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 (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 (No comments)
  • Muskogee Legislative Meeting - OPEA Members Get Their Chance to Speak!

    Fri, January 18, 2008 (3 comments)
  • First Ever Government Relations School Graduates OPEA Lobbyists

    Fri, January 18, 2008 (No comments)
  • Cargill to OPEA – “We Want to Help You!”

    Mon, January 14, 2008 (16 comments)
  • "Speaking with Spark" Starts with a Bang

    Sat, January 12, 2008 (5 comments)
  • Proposed Legislation Follows Corrections Audit

    Wed, January 9, 2008 (No comments)
  • OPEAPAC to Involve Membership in Candidate Endorsement Process

    Wed, January 9, 2008 (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 (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 (No comments)
  • New Officers Elected

    Tue, December 11, 2007 (2 comments)
  • New Changes at the Merit Protection Commission Examined

    Fri, November 30, 2007 (No comments)
  • Labor Department Featured on Latest "Break Room" Podcast

    Thu, November 29, 2007 (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 (No comments)
  • OPEA Ready to Fight For Pension Funds

    Wed, November 14, 2007 (3 comments)
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