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.
Your Retirement Security: Adele Tagaloa Becomes OCERS Chair
January 30, 2024
OCEA Board Member Adele Tagaloa—who was twice-elected to the OCERS Board of Trustees to protect your retirement security—was selected by her fellow trustees as Board Chair for 2024. Adele is the first woman of color, and second woman overall, to become Chair in nearly 80 years of OCERS existence.
REGISTER TODAY: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan Jan. 30, Feb. 21 or March 13
January 25, 2024
Come and learn the ins and outs of your County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
APPLY NOW: 2024 PORAC Scholarship Grant
January 18, 2024
Eligible members can apply now for a $2,000 scholarship to help offset education fees. The deadline to apply to the Sacramento PORAC office is March 8, 2024.
RSVP TODAY: OCEA Members Only Presents Medicare 101
January 17, 2024
Retiring soon? Learn about the basics of Medicare at this informative event for OCEA members!
What's Driving Auto Insurance Rates? (And What You Can Do About It!)
January 17, 2024
Velece Insurance reports auto insurance rates are rising across the board. That’s due to several factors including increases in driving, accidents and inflation.
OCEA VOTER GUIDE: 2024 March Primary OCEA-Endorsed Candidates
January 17, 2024
Politicians make decisions that impact our contracts, our budgets, and our working conditions. OCEA is proud to endorse these candidates for the March 5, 2024, Primary Election.
RSVP TODAY: CFS Membership Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
January 10, 2024
Please join us for an update on the new CFS SSW and SSSS LMC, as well as the current status of the meet and confer over mandatory transfers and program term limits.
RSVP TODAY: SAMA Membership Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 11
December 21, 2023
Happy Holidays SAMA members! We want to thank you for another year of hard work and service to the people and City of Santa Ana.
VOTE TODAY: CMCEA Board Election
December 18, 2023
As we approach the end of the year, it is time once again to come together and exercise your right to shape the future of your association.
SSA CFS Potential Position Term Limits & Mandatory Transfers Update: Dec. 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
We are writing to provide an update regarding speculation about potential position term limits and mandatory transfers of SSWs and SSSSs within CFS (not including APS).
Ducks, Clippers, & Lakers Tickets Available Now From OCEA Special Events!
December 1, 2023
Don't miss these great, discounted games for OCEA members only!
And the 2023 Distinguished Board Member is …
November 29, 2023
Each year OCEA’s Board of Directors and OCEA staff celebrate OCEA’s stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to recognize their collective achievements and some outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the Union.
And the 2023 Steward Award Winners Are …
November 21, 2023
Each year OCEA’s Board of Directors and OCEA staff celebrate OCEA’s stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to recognize their collective achievements and some outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the Union.
CFS Potential Position Term Limits & Mandatory Transfers Update: Nov. 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
We again met with CFS management on Oct. 31, 2023. Unfortunately, the presentation created much more uncertainty rather than what we had hoped would be confirmation and clarification.
AMEA Updates: Council Member Kurtz Visits AMEA, JDQ Update & more!
November 8, 2023
Periodic highlights of AMEA members, their work, news and events.
