World Peace Prize for Ohio Labor Leader

January 11th, 2019

Fr. Sean McManus, Secretary-Treasurer Petee Talley, Barbara Flaherty CAPITOL HILL – The first woman to serve in a top Ohio AFL-CIO position has been honored by the World Peace Prize organization. Pierrette “Petee” Talley of Columbus is the first woman to hold one of the top two offices in the 56-year history of the Ohio AFL-CIO—Secretary-Treasurer. Ms. Talley, a member of AFSCME Local […]

Union wins back jobs of illegally fired members

January 4th, 2019

Action by AFSCME Ohio Council 8 won back the jobs and pay owed 13 illegally fired Willoughby Hills employees caught in the cross-fire between the northern Ohio city’s feuding Mayor and City Council. The 13 workers were fired after the city’s Mayor angered a majority of city council members by recognizing the union and including […]

New Years Greetings from AFSCME Ohio Council 8 President John A. Lyall

December 31st, 2018

New Year’s Greetings, The beginning of a new year is a time to both reflect, and to look ahead. Working together AFSCME Ohio Council 8 members faced and overcame many challenges in 2018. And for that we are grateful. In the coming year our union will continue to fight for dignity on the job.  AFSCME […]