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.
Important OMEA Membership Meeting – Tentative Agreement or LBFO Ratification Vote
July 15, 2025
We are holding an important membership meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to provide the latest updates on negotiations and review the package that will be put to a ratification vote.
PCEA Negotiations Update: July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025
As you may know, your PCEA negotiations team is currently negotiating your next MOU. We met with the City for the first time July 1, 2025, where we presented our first proposal.
Superior Court Site Visit Days: July 16-Aug. 27, 2025
July 3, 2025
OCEA will be on site at each Justice Center to meet with OCEA Members and answer any questions you have including upcoming OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Open Enrollment (Sept. 2-19, 2025) and information about current 2025 negotiations.
BEWARE: Anti-Union Group Up to Their Old Tricks
July 3, 2025
Like clockwork, every few years members of an anti-union organization called the Freedom Foundation contact local union members urging them to break solidarity and abandon their union brothers and sisters. Recently, this group, which operates outside of California, sent misleading mailers and email messages to public employees across Orange County.
OC San Negotiations Update: July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025
First, I want to thank you for your patience and acknowledge it’s been a while since our last communication to you. I held off on sending an update until we had a clear picture of what is happening. I appreciate your understanding.
Ratification Results Are In – What Comes Next for GGCEA
June 30, 2025
We are pleased to announce that GGCEA has reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City of Garden Grove on a successor MOU, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Guess Who's Getting a 25% Raise!
June 30, 2025
Last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to give themselves a 25% raise, with Supervisor Katrina Foley providing the only dissenting vote. The County CEO and County Counsel also received significant raises. “Orange County Supervisors Now Make More Than California’s Governor,” the Voice of OC reported.
GGCEA: Tentative Agreement Reached- Details and Next Steps
June 23, 2025
GGCEA has reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City of Garden Grove on a successor MOU, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Laguna Beach MEA Tentative Agreement is Ratified by the Membership
June 19, 2025
LBMEA members have ratified the tentative agreement negotiated with the City.
Laguna Beach MEA Tentative Agreement Reached: Membership Meeting June 18, 2025
June 13, 2025
We’re pleased to share we’ve reached a tentative agreement with the City.
County Budget Hearing Update: Advocating for You to the Board of Supervisors
June 11, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Board of Supervisors engaged in a public discussion as they prepare to consider approval of the County’s 2025-26 budget later this month.
OC San Tentative Agreement Info & Meeting Reminder
June 11, 2025
After months of negotiations, your OCEA negotiations team is proud to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with OC San.
Your Voice is Needed: TAKE THE SSA APS SURVEY TODAY!
June 10, 2025
We've heard from your colleagues about workplace challenges at APS. During recent LMC discussions, your APS member-representatives expressed interest in having an opportunity for OCEA members to share concerns about workplace culture, supervision, and other issues within the division.
Update on CFS Mandatory Rotations
June 9, 2025
As many of you know, OCEA has been actively meeting with CFS and SSA leadership to address the ongoing concerns around mandatory rotations. These meetings have been part of a formal meet-and-confer process—the legal avenue available to your union when management makes changes that affect working conditions.
OC San Tentative Agreement Reached: Membership Meeting June 11, 2025
June 5, 2025
We’re pleased to share we’ve reached a tentative agreement with OC San. Your negotiations team is proud to have secured a deal on time, and we believe this agreement delivers a secure contract with meaningful improvements for OCEA members.