OCEA News
Information is power, and OCEA members receive regular email, text and social media updates about workplace issues and news. Many of those emails are archived below.
Wishing You a Happy Doctor's Day from OCEA!
April 1, 2024
Words of solidarity for the doctor-members of this union in honor of National Doctor's Day 2024.
AMEA Central Library Hot Dog Day: Tues., April 9
March 29, 2024
Hot Dog Season Kick Off + Iriss for OCERS Campaign Launch: Tues., April 2 at OCEA
March 28, 2024
The 2024 OCEA Hot Dog Season has arrived! We'll be serving the Official Hot Dog of the Orange County Labor Movement starting in early April, with over 35 stops scheduled throughout the year!
Celebrating Social Work Month 2024
March 28, 2024
OCEA Members Only: "Strategies for Dealing With Debt Workshop" April 3 at HCA Civic Center
March 27, 2024
Becoming debt free requires a plan, and we can help you develop one. From getting prepared to tips to stay on track, your goals around debt can be within reach!
FREE Paper Shred & E-Waste Recycling: 9a-1p Mon., April 1 at OCEA
March 26, 2024
OCEA members can guard against identity theft and conquer household clutter for free with this OCEA Members Only event.
CSA Boot Allowance Request Survey
March 25, 2024
We are in the middle of preparing a boot allowance request for the CSA classification. The request must include a safety justification and go through a safety assessment process prior to approval..
Laguna Niguel Library Fire Update: March, 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
There was a fire Friday at the Laguna Niguel library branch. We are grateful there were no injuries to staff or patrons, and we have been in contact with the County regarding potential impacts.
Next DA Paralegal Committee Meeting Moved to April 30, 2024
March 25, 2024
We hope to get an update shortly from the District Attorney on the status of the Senior Paralegal position, so we can bring that information to the meeting.
PROTECT HB Libraries! Call to Action!
March 25, 2024
On March 19, the City Council voted by a 4-3 vote to issue a “Request for Proposal” to outsource the Library. Outsourcing our City libraries not only hurts the City but is a dangerous action that demonstrates a willingness to undermine public service, good jobs, and our community assets.
CSO Class & Comp Update: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
As you may know, the County is currently conducting a market study for the CSO and SSO classifications. This process can often be quite lengthy, especially for the study to be thorough and accurate.
HCA Meet & Confer Updates: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
As you may know, when there are significant changes to your working conditions, OCEA has the right to meet and confer to discuss the potential impacts to your job.
SSO Class & Comp Update: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
As you may know, the County is currently conducting a market study for the CSO and SSO classifications. This process can often be quite lengthy, especially for the study to be thorough and accurate.
Protect Your Retirement: Vote Iriss for OCERS!
March 18, 2024
In the fight to protect your retirement security, Iriss Barriga—your OCEA Board Member and OCEA Health & Welfare Trustee—has stepped up to run for the open General Member seat on the OCERS Board of Retirement and become your next elected Trustee. Today marks an important first step in that process!
OCEA Blood Drive: Noon-6 p.m. Wed., March 27
March 14, 2024
To make your life-saving appointment please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: OCEASA.
