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Upcoming Events

  • Labor Day Parade: September 1, Topeka

    • Come join us in downtown Topeka for the Labor Day Parade September 1 at 11:00AM. We will be meeting at the KOSE office (1301 SW Topeka Blvd) at 10:00 AM.

    Festivities following the parade will take place at the Capitol Grounds with speakers, kids games, a jazz band, free hot dogs, drinks and snacks. Families and friends are welcome to attend.

    Please contact Adam Schowalter 334.332.7290

  • Cruisin the Union

    • CRUISIN THE UNION

    Sponsored by the Chicken Fly Committee

    A Fundraiser for Let's Help Inc. 

    Open to all Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles

    WHERE:                                     I.B.E.W. Local 226, 1620 NW Gage Blvd

    WHEN:                                       Saturday, September 13, 2008

    REGISTRATION:                     10-12 AM

    AWARDS:                                  3 PM

    COST:                                         $20

    People's Choice Awards in all three categories. T-shirt for first 20 registrants. Dash plaque for all entries. Food and drinks available

     

    To register, fill out this form and mail it along with a check for $20 (made out to Chicken Fly Committee) to Dan Woodard, PO Box 750073, Topeka, KS 66675.

Latest News

    August 14, 2008
  • KAPERS/KPNF/CO Benefit Overview

    • At the bottom of "Our Issues" you can now find the benefits offered to KAPERS, KPNF, and CO. You can also see a comparison of the different benefits as well as a Kansas Public Employee Retirement System presentation.

    July 23, 2008
  • AFSCME Family Scholarship Program

    • The AFSCME Family Scholarship Program is an ongoing program of scholarships available to children and financially dependent grandchildren of AFSCME members. Thirteen scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded annually to the winners selected from applicants who meet eligibility requirements. Once awarded, the scholarships will be renewed for $2,000 each year for a maximum of four years, provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time course of study.

    If you have any questions or would like to receive more information about the scholarship, email us at info@koseunion.org or call us at 866.518.8267

    June 26, 2008
  • Pay Plan Oversight Committee to Meet Monday, June 30th
    • The State Employee Pay Plan will meet on Monday June 30, 2008 to discuss implementation of the state's new pay plan.  The agenda is available here.  One of the most important items on the agenda is a review of the proposed salary survey used to determine which classifications are paid below the market rate.  We will have more updates on the pay plan committee as they become available.

Welcome!

We are a union committed to making real improvements on issues that matter to state employees. We are also dedicated to providing the highest-quality public services to Kansans. On a national level, we have a dual affiliation with two strong unions, the AFT and AFSCME, which together represent more than 2.8 million union members nationwide.

Please take some time to explore this site to learn more about KOSE. If you have questions or comments, or would like to get involved, please contact us. And be sure to sign up for KOSE Alerts to keep up-to-date with the latest developments affecting state government and state employees.  Also, take the time to become familiar with the KOSE Master Memorandum of Agreement, the contract that contains your rights and working conditions as a Kansas state employee.

We look forward to your active involvement in helping us build a strong and vibrant union for state employees.
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