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.
FMEF contract ratified
March 17, 2022
We did it! Tuesday night, the Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 to ratify the FMEF contract. This was the final step in our bargaining process and all negotiated contract enhancements will take effect at the start of the next pay period, March 18.
AMEA Board Meeting -- Thursday, March 31, 2022
March 17, 2022
The March 31, 2022 AMEA General Membership Meeting will be held in person and via Zoom beginning at 5:30 p.m.
CFS Social Worker Update - March 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
Please plan to attend the CFS Caseload Management Forum at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Save now! Discounted Anahiem Ducks tickets available for OCEA members
March 14, 2022
Join fellow OCEA members at Honda Center for a fun night of Ducks Hockey—multiple dates available.
Protecting Your Retirement - March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
Your employee representatives on the OCERS Retirement Board, Adele Tagaloa and Chris Prevatt, spent the past few days at the California Association of Public Retirement Systems (CALAPRS) Annual General Assembly. The General Assembly is an educational conference for retirement system trustees and senior staff to learn from experts and peers, while getting the opportunity to interact with their colleagues face-to-face and network.
Don't miss out! LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets - Only 7 tickets left
March 8, 2022
You can get $27 off the Ticketmaster price to watch the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in a regular season game Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Crypto Arena (formerly Staples Center). Ticket quantity is limited so you have to act fast!
2022 OCEA Scholarship Applications now available!
March 7, 2022
Paying for a college education isn’t easy. That’s why the OCEA Board of Directors awards scholarships each year for dependents of OCEA members.
CFS Social Worker Update - March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
In late 2021, OCEA submitted a series of demands to SSA and CFS management. The demands concerned a number of longstanding workplace issues that were exasperated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to build additional workplace organization, and to identify additional issues facing CFS workers, OCEA Representatives hosted meetings for Social Workers in each CFS program to create a space to discuss program-specific issues and identify program worker leaders. Those meetings concluded last week and were extremely productive.
FMEF - We did it!
March 3, 2022
After many months of negotiations, late night city council meetings, articles in the newspaper, and hot dog lunches WE DID IT! Your FMEF Board is happy to announce membership ratified the contract yesterday. Thank you to everyone who attended one of the ratification meetings. FMEF promptly notified the City and the City will work to get our contract on the March 15 agenda for City Council approval.
HCA - Urgent Update from OCEA
March 3, 2022
As you all know, HCA management unilaterally amended its telecommuting policy. This amended policy includes completely unnecessary telecommuting restrictions establishing an arbitrary maximum number of hours an employee is allowed to telecommute per pay period. This arbitrary restriction was implemented without any consideration of workers’ needs, workplace morale, or what it might achieve other than disrupting the lives of HCA employees and their families.
AMEA: We did it!
February 25, 2022
We are happy to report on Feb. 22, 2022 we submitted our petition and union cards on behalf of the part time workers (classifications below) who wish to have their voices heard and be represented by AMEA.
FMEF Tentative Agreement reached with City
February 23, 2022
Your FMEF Bargaining Team is pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement for a successor MOU. The road to this contract was not easy. The strength of a union is determined by its members and in Fullerton, FMEF showed up! Thank you to everyone who attended countless City Council meetings and a special thanks to everyone who spoke during public comment.
AMEA Bargaining Survey - We need your input!
February 23, 2022
The MOUs between the City of Anaheim and AMEA expire on June 23, 2022. To prepare for negotiations, your Bargaining Team needs to learn about your workplace priorities.
Happy Court Worker Appreciation Month!
February 23, 2022
Happy Court Worker Appreciation Month! This month, we are taking a moment to acknowledge the hard work performed every day by our Court members. To celebrate, all Court members will receive a special Court Worker Appreciation item!
AMEA Board Meeting -- Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
February 22, 2022
The Feb. 24, 2022 AMEA General Membership Meeting will be held in person and via Zoom beginning at 5:30 p.m.
