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.

D.A. Paralegal Committee Meeting: Tues., Jan. 30, 2024

Please join your fellow OCEA District Attorney paralegal committee members, OCEA labor relations representatives, and fellow paralegals from the District Attorney's office for our next D.A. Paralegal Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Animal Care - OCEA Membership Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

Please join us your OCEA Labor Representatives Linda Meyer and Louis Gurrola for an update and chance to discuss OCAC items.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

APPLY NOW for $2,500 OCEA Scholarship

March 14, 2024

We know paying for a college education isn’t easy. That’s why the OCEA Board of Directors awards scholarships each year for dependents of OCEA members.

YLEA Negotiations Update: March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024

We conducted a membership meeting Feb. 13, 2024, to discuss that process and the negotiations survey. The deadline for survey responses closed the same day and your negotiations team has met three times since then to review survey results and continue to plan for negotiations.

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