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: "Strategies for Dealing With Debt Workshop" May 15 at SSA Administration (500 St. College)
May 7, 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!
2.5% Wage Increase + Retroactive Pay Secured Through Parity Language
May 2, 2024
As you may know, during our last Seal Beach contract negotiations your OCEA negotiations team successfully included parity language in our contract.
OCEA Special Events: L.A. Fair + Angels Baseball Offers
May 2, 2024
Don't miss members-only discounts for the L.A. Fair and L.A. Angels!
Urgent Action: Join Us at the May 7 H.B. Council Meeting to Fight Library Outsourcing
April 30, 2024
The City Council will meet again at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, and we need OCEA members, particularly H.B. residents, and the community to show up in support of Huntington Beach’s public libraries.
OCEA Hot Dog Wagon at ARC Thursday, May 2
April 29, 2024
SAMA Membership Meeting Recap: April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024
Thanks to those of you who attended the general membership meeting on Wednesday April 24.
IHSS Caseloads
April 24, 2024
We have received a number of emails concerning a recent Agency communication advising Social Workers that they must schedule 45 cases per month. According to Amber Novak, this appears to be a miscommunication.
Yorba Linda Negotiations Update
April 24, 2024
Thank you for staying engaged and active in the negotiations process. We received over 50 signatures on our petition asking the City Council to support meaningful wage increases for Yorba Linda workers.
Government Affairs Update: April 2024
April 22, 2024
We must always remember that politics takes an interest in us regardless of whether we take an interest in politics.
The 2024 OCEA Leadership Conference + 2023 County Wins!
April 17, 2024
Recently your County stewards began preparations for the next time we negotiate in 2026, plus a look at some of our most notable wins in 2023!
OC Law Library Bargaining Survey
April 10, 2024
As you may know, we are currently preparing to negotiate our next contract. In order to understand what your priorities are at the negotiations table, a critical first step toward achieving the best possible outcome is your completion of the Negotiations Survey.
Recognizing Your Invaluable Work This National Library Week 2024
April 8, 2024
Libraries bring people together. But it's those who staff and serve the libraries that make the community what it is.
Join the Probabtion Supervisor Sub-Commitee Today!
April 8, 2024
Continuing the success of the Probation Labor Management Committee, OCEA is exploring new opportunities with the County to encourage staff education and growth within the Probation Department. With that in mind, we are proud to announce the formation of a Supervisor Sub-Committee, with plans to hold our initial meeting during the first week of June 2024.
RSVP TODAY for April 10: "IDENTITY THEFT" presented by OCEA Members Only
April 8, 2024
Join us this Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at OCEA for an informative presentation by Orange County's Credit Union about Identity Theft.
Safety Concerns at Anaheim Ball Road Clinic
April 3, 2024
We were recently notified that security threats at the Anaheim Clinic—an ongoing issue which we have worked to address with the Agency in recent years—have returned. Thank you to all OCEA stewards who reached out to voice concerns on behalf of your co-workers.