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.
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.
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!
Court Negotiations 2022 Kickoff
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.
OCFA Negotiations Update: May 26, 2022
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.
SSO Election Update: May 23, 2022
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.
Anaheim Part-Time Workers Vote to Join AMEA
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!
CFS Caseload Management Forum Update - May 16, 2022
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.
Voting Has Begun for the June Primary Election!
May 13, 2022
It's official—Voting for the 2022 Primary Election has begun!
CFS Update: Join us May 24 to DEMAND IMMEDIATE CHANGE
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.
OC Sanitation District Negotiations Update: May 11, 2022
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.
OCEA Voter Guide for June 7 Primary Election
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.
LET'S CROSS THE FINISH LINE WITH ANAHEIM'S PART-TIME WORKERS!
May 4, 2022
We have great news to share with you—VOTING FOR MORE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES TO JOIN AMEA HAS BEGUN!
Mother's Day Flowers: $75 Gift Card Winners Announced!
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!
Court Reporter Update: Legislative Watch!
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!
OC Animal Care Update: May 2, 2022
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.
