May 26, 2022

Last month Your OCEA Bargaining Team, fellow OCEA members, and OCEA representatives spoke out during public comments at the JPA Board of Directors meeting against OCFA’s insulting proposal given to us at the bargaining table.

May 26, 2022

The Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that cover OCEA-represented employees at the Orange County Superior Court are set to expire on Oct. 27, 2022. Negotiating a new agreement is the most important action the union embarks upon. Our MOUs determine our rate of pay, healthcare arrangement, grievance procedure, ways to balance our work and home life, and more. These are the most important things that exist for us and our families.

May 23, 2022

It is time to hold an election for the SSO Board of Directors. The SSO Board advocates for SSO benefits and protections through negotiations with the OCSD Command Staff and the County of Orange. The positions of Vice Chair and Secretary are up for election. Officers serve 2-year terms. We are soliciting the names of those interested in joining the SSO Board.

May 19, 2022

We are thrilled to announce that Part-Time City of Anaheim Employees in 17 job classifications have voted with an overwhelming majority to join the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association!

May 16, 2022

The next CFS Caseload Management Forum is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 18. The OCEA-hosted Zoom link is below.

May 13, 2022

It's official—Voting for the 2022 Primary Election has begun!

May 11, 2022

The Sanitation District has provided us their proposed changes to several classifications, based on the Class and Comp Study they recently conducted. We have only received the Classification portion but should be receiving the Compensation portion of the study during upcoming negotiations sessions.

May 11, 2022

On December 15, 2021, OCEA sent a letter and a series of demands to Agency Director Debra Baetz. The letter and demands were intended to bring solutions to long-standing issues facing workers in CFS. The overall theme of our demands was to bring dignity, respect, and support to the workers who serve our most vulnerable residents.

May 4, 2022

We have great news to share with you—VOTING FOR MORE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES TO JOIN AMEA HAS BEGUN!

May 4, 2022

OCEA’s political involvement has one focus—to provide advice and advocacy that advances the interests of working people and their families. Part of that mission includes providing guidance and analysis to OCEA members about candidates who, as elected officials, enact policies that govern every aspect of our workplace lives.

May 3, 2022

Thank you to Orange County’s Credit Union for celebrating Mother’s Day with OCEA members by hosting a sweepstakes for four $75 Gift Cards to 1800Flowers.com!

May 3, 2022

Last week an email went out regarding Senate Bill 848. This bill would eliminate the sunset provision for remote appearances in specific civil court proceedings. We have been conducting a series of lobby visits on SB 848 and our opposition to the bill. There is a chance the bill's author may accelerate the timeline and bring it to the floor as early as this week!

May 2, 2022

As you know, in late 2012 the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1162, which updated the penal code to require individuals who possess and administer controlled substances to undergo State and Federal background checks and to be free of any drug or alcohol-related convictions.

April 29, 2022

Your OCFA Bargaining Team, fellow OCEA members, and OCEA representatives spoke out during public comments at Thursday's JPA Board of Directors meeting against OCFA’s insulting proposal given to us at the bargaining table.

April 29, 2022

In preparation for upcoming negotiations, your OCEA Sanitation District Bargaining Team has met three times since March. We also received a financial presentation from the District in mid-April.