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.
OCEA Members Only: Medicare 101 Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2023
October 19, 2023
Retiring soon? Learn the basics of Medicare, presented by Kaiser Permanente.
RSVP for WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan
October 18, 2023
Come and learn the ins and outs of our County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
Potential Mandatory Transfers of SSWs and SSSSs at SSA
October 17, 2023
As you may know, employees at CFS recently learned of potential term limits and mandatory transfers of SSWs and SSSSs in non-case carrying assignments.
Ducks Tickets Available Now From OCEA Special Events!
October 13, 2023
Don't miss these great, discounted games during the Duck's 30th anniversary!
OCEA Pizza Party at OC San Plant 2 Oct. 17
October 11, 2023
OCEA is bringing lunch to your worksite soon. Click for full details!
Market Adjustments for Cooks Approved
October 6, 2023
After many years of OCEA pushing for market adjustments for workers in the Cook series, the County Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation Sept. 26, 2023, to increase wages for several positions.
Virtual Town Hall on California Insurance Market: A Velece/OCEA Exclusive Event
October 4, 2023
OCEA, in partnership Velece Insurance is proud to welcome two elected officials for an exclusive Virtual Town Hall regarding the state of the California insurance market.
New Sports Tickets from OCEA Special Events!
October 3, 2023
Enjoy these members-only ticket offers from OCEA Special Events for Clippers, Lakers & More.
Discounted Halloween Fun from OCEA Special Events
September 26, 2023
Enjoy these members-only ticket offers from OCEA Special Events!
Meet your Social Worker Labor Management Committee members!
September 26, 2023
A lengthy and hard-fought social worker campaign has resulted in the new CFS LMC, which has replaced the outdated Caseload Management Forum.
D.A. Paralegal Update: Sept. 18, 2023
September 18, 2023
Your OCEA Labor Relations and Organizing staff met with paralegal members from the District Attorney’s office on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Thank you to all who joined us. We had a great turnout and were able to discuss several important updates relating to your classification.
Orangewood Safety Update: Sept. 7, 2023
September 7, 2023
Last week OCEA staff—including Operations Manager Veronica Rodarte, and labor relations representatives and organizers on our teams for SSA and HCA—met with County staff regarding a list of issues and proposed solutions we compiled with your input.
Contest #5, Health Fair Shuttle Info, & Parking Map!
September 6, 2023
OCEA's Health Fair returns Sept. 7! To celebrate, we're hosting a series of contest leading up to the day of the fair!
Happy Labor Day 2023!
September 4, 2023
We continue to witness the labor movement rise to meet its promise to protect America’s workers—this generation and the next.
Virtual Meeting for Assessor Members: 12 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6.
August 31, 2023
We will discuss the results of the survey we recently sent out and provide other important Union updates.
