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.
CMCEA Negotiations Update: June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022
As you know, we began bargaining with the City in late March. During our initial two meetings we discussed your priorities at the table but no formal proposals were exchanged.
GGCEA & GGEL Negotiations Update: June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022
The Garden Grove Employees League and the Garden Grove City Employees Association Negotiations Team met with City representatives June 9 for our third negotiations session. At our previous negotiations meeting we made minor progress on a few items but remained apart on the items of most importance.
CFS Caseload Management Forum Update: June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022
The next CFS Caseload Management Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15. This will be the first month we implement a new structure for the meeting. That structure focuses on 1 or 2 specific programs per month. Our goals with these meetings will be to improve caseload metrics and to make improvements for workers.
AMEA Higher Education Survey
June 9, 2022
As we continue bargaining for your next contract, your AMEA Negotiations Team continues to explore creative options to benefit our members.
OCFA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
Your OCEA Negotiations Team met with management representatives on June 2, 2022. This was the first time the negotiations team met since speaking out at the May JPA Board meeting. For over one year, the OCEA Negotiations Team has been meeting with OCFA representatives to secure a fair MOU. The lack of respect from OCFA Management and JPA members has been incredibly disappointing.
Sanitation District Negotiations Update: June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
As you know, the Sanitation District recently provided us its proposed changes to several classifications, based on its recent Class and Comp study. Today, June 8, we are meeting with the District to discuss those proposed changes.
NEGOTIATIONS: Please Complete the SAMA Negotiations Survey Today!
June 8, 2022
As the Santa Ana Management Association prepares for upcoming contract negotiations, we are asking all members to complete an important Bargaining Survey to craft proposals that focus on your priorities at the bargaining table.
Election Day - Remember to Vote!
June 7, 2022
Today is the final day to vote in the June 7, 2022, Primary Election. This is it! If you or your friends and family still need to vote, here's the information you need for TODAY’S (Tuesday) election:
NEGOTIATIONS: Survey Deadline Extended until 6/10!
June 6, 2022
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Negotiations 101 last week! We covered how we negotiate with the Superior Court for your next contract, how you can be involved as a Court Steward or Bargaining Team member, and much more! Stay tuned soon for a video about what we covered at the meeting.
AMEA Negotiations Update: June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022
The challenges facing Anaheim in 2022 are unprecedented. COVID-19, the pressures of inflation, and political turmoil are all once in a lifetime challenges. Our members have stepped up to the challenges of the moment with pride and professionalism. Despite these obstacles, AMEA members have continued to provide essential services to the residents, often at the risk of our own personal health and safety.
REMINDER: Negotiations 2022 Kickoff is This Thursday!
June 1, 2022
We will host two trainings: one at Noon under the OCEA building at 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, and one at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Room upstairs in the OCEA building. The 6 p.m. training can be joined virtually or by phone.
CFS Update: Fighting for Change at the OC BOS
May 31, 2022
Earlier in May, we sent a survey to CFS workers to hear in your words about the struggles you face as Social Workers. These stories were meant to provide human context to our core demands for change.
Garden Grove Negotiations Update: May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
On May 26, 2022, the Garden Grove Employees League and the Garden Grove City Employees Association Negotiations Team met with City representatives for our second negotiation session. At our first meeting, we presented our initial proposal to the City and presented our rationale behind each proposal. Recall that our team reviewed the regional public sector market, inflation, health care costs, retirement costs, city budget data and most importantly the 2022 Negotiations Survey to craft our initial proposal.
Win a $100 Best Buy Gift Card for Father's Day!
May 31, 2022
Orange County’s Credit Union is celebrating Father's Day with OCEA members by hosting a special sweepstakes through June 8, 2022!
Make your Plan to Vote in the June 7 Primary Election!
May 27, 2022
As public servants and union members, we are not only entrusted with providing essential services to the community, but we must also be engaged residents of Orange County. Voting is how our democratic system functions. The people elected to office have a huge impact on our lives. ELECTIONS MATTER!
