November 5, 2021

Last Tuesday’s City Council meeting marked the Council’s third failed attempt to pass a budget resolution. The budget discussion was listed last on the City Council agenda and public comment did not begin until 10:48p.m. Despite this, FMEF members showed up to defend essential City services and delivered a strong “No Cuts” message to the City Council and community.

November 4, 2021

We want to tell you about an upcoming Veterans Day event at Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa on the grounds of the OC Fair & Event Center. The area was once known as the Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAAB) - a training camp for WW II era pilots and navigators. That history comes to life in a special exhibit re-opening 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.

November 3, 2021

This Thanksgiving, Orange County's Credit Union (OCCU) wants to show its appreciation to all of the public workers who make Orange County a great place to work and live.

November 3, 2021

In a strong win for working families, OCEA 2nd Vice President and OCERS Trustee Chris Prevatt has won re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement. The election results were reported Tuesday by Neal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of Voters.

November 3, 2021

As many of you know, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) required employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

November 3, 2021

A few short weeks ago we met to discuss the status of negotiations with the City. At that time the City had failed to propose any general wage increases. You and your co-workers sent a strong and clear message to the City its position was totally unacceptable.

November 1, 2021

The results are in! More than 10,000 bags of OCEA swag including special offers from our Health Fair sponsors and vendors have been distributed to OCEA members.

October 29, 2021

I need your vote and I want to make sure your vote counts! Your OCERS ballot must be received - not postmarked - by the Registrar of Voters office by 9 a.m. November 2. Getting your vote AND getting your ballot in on time will help me to continue fighting for your retirement security at OCERS.

October 29, 2021

Your FMEF Bargaining Team participated in our second negotiations session with the City on Wednesday, October 27.

October 29, 2021

The Yorba Linda City Council took almost the entire month of October and two City Council sessions to craft a response to our last proposal. On October 21, the City finally responded - by making zero changes to its previous offer. You and your co-workers deserve better.

October 27, 2021

After working with many of you on longstanding issues like, excessive caseloads, undesirable schedules, recruitment challenges, and worker retention, it has become abundantly clear the County of Orange needs political leadership to affect positive change. It comes down to a simple equation: Resolving unreasonable caseloads and other critical workplace issues requires more resources than are currently available.

October 22, 2021

Your FMEF Bargaining Team met with City representatives Thursday, October 21, and received the City’s initial proposal that includes a base building wage increase and a two-year contract term.

October 21, 2021

The last month you have heard quite a bit from me about my re-election campaign to the OCERS Board of Retirement. Today I want to share with you why I got involved in our union and how you can do the same.

October 19, 2021

You can get $11 off the Ticketmaster price to watch the Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings in a regular season game Nov. 26th at the Staples Center. Ticket quantity is limited so you have to act fast!

October 19, 2021

The City Council will meet again tonight to discuss the budget and how to use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. FMEF is mobilizing again to make our voices heard! Arrive at 6 p.m. and have some pizza with your co-workers.