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.
OCERS Direct Survey; Your Input is Needed
April 22, 2025
Over the past several months you have likely attended membership meetings or otherwise heard about the possibility of becoming an OCERS-direct employee. Any position OCEA takes will be a very important factor in making that determination.
Your Retirement Security: ADELE REELECTED TO OCERS BOARD UNOPPOSED!
April 17, 2025
Great news for OCERS members! Adele Lopez Tagaloa will serve a third term on the OCERS Board of Trustees without an election. The nomination period closed on April 16, and Adele was the only candidate who qualified for the General Member seat.
O&E Reorganization Update: April 15 Meeting Recap
April 16, 2025
We met with the County Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to continue discussions regarding the proposed reorganization of your program. Representing O&E at the table were Michelle Ruiz, Thanh Nghi Nguyen, Julio Ventura, Rosa Gonzalez, and OCEA staff.
O&E Reorganization Update: April 21, 2025
April 16, 2025
On April 16, OCEA met with both County and department leadership to discuss the County's proposal to reorganize OC O&E under the Office of Care Coordination (OCC) and Behavioral Health Navigation (BHN). Both meetings exemplify the ongoing collaborative efforts between OCEA and the County to address your concerns regarding this transition.
NBEL Negotiations Update: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
We held our first negotiations meeting with the City Monday, April 7, to begin discussions for our next contract. Representing you at the table were NBEL Board members Dan Napier, Shane Webber, Nathaniel Beckett, and staff from OCEA. The City’s team included Lead Negotiator Luke Jensen, Assistant City Manager Tara Finnigan, HR Director Barbara Salvini, HR Manager Sara Rodriguez, and Finance Director Jason Al-Imam.
OCEA Members Only: April 22 on Zoom--Federal Budget Insights with Congressman Mike Levin
April 14, 2025
Please join Congressman Mike Levin and OCEA for a virtual legislative briefing at 5:30 p.m. April 22. The Federal budget has important implications for OCEA members throughout the county, cities, and special districts.
OC San Bargaining Update: A Promising Start with Work Ahead
April 10, 2025
On Tuesday, April 8, your OCEA negotiations team met with OC San and received the District’s first counter-proposal. There are encouraging signs in this early stage of negotiations.
PCEA Negotiations Update: April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent membership meeting. For those who could not attend, here’s an update summary from the meeting.
CFS Rotation Plan Update: Cautious Optimism, Continued Pressure
April 10, 2025
On Monday, April 7, we met with County CEO Michelle Aguirre, Chief Human Resources Director Jamie Newton, and SSA leadership—An Tran, Veronica Rodriguez, and Hilda Juarez—to continue discussions regarding the mandatory rotation plan.
CFS Rotation Survey: PLEASE COMPLETE!
April 7, 2025
Today, April 7, 2025, CFS sent a survey to social workers who went through the first rotation and others who have rotated assignments since August 2024. This survey is a direct result of OCEA’s advocacy efforts. It is crucial that recipients, like you, provide complete and honest responses.
Seal Beach Negotiations Update: April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent membership meeting. For those who could not attend, here’s a summary of the updates we provided.
SMWDEA Pre-Bargaining Survey and April 23 General Membership Meeting
April 7, 2025
OCEA will hold a General Membership Meeting for all members at 11 a.m. April 23, 2025, on the Back Patio of Headquarters, 26111 Antonio Parkway, in Los Flores.
Share Your Questions on County Budget Restrictions
April 4, 2025
In light of the recent budget directives from the County Executive Office, the OCDA plans to hold voluntary unit-by-unit meetings where employees can ask questions and share any concerns they may have regarding the budget or related topics.
OC San Negotiations Update: April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
Your OCEA negotiations team met with OC San bargaining representatives on Thursday, March 27, to present our opening proposal. This proposal was built directly on the priorities you identified in the negotiations survey conducted late last year. Your team carefully reviewed each survey response to ensure our proposal accurately reflects members' needs and concerns.
HCA Outreach & Engagement Update: April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
Yesterday, we held our first meet and confer with the County regarding the potential reorganization of your program.