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.
Free hot dogs at OCEA on Oct. 6!
October 1, 2021
Come and celebrate Autumn with your fellow OCEA members and enjoy a free hot dog lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at OCEA from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The OCEA grill masters will have the famous OCEA hot dog wagon fired up and ready to go.
Benefit Open Enrollment time for AMEA members!
October 1, 2021
Open enrollment for full-time health benefits begins next week on October 6th through October 29, 2021.
YLEA Bargaining Update Sept. 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
Your bargaining team met with the City’s representative yesterday to receive the City’s most recent proposal. While we are pleased the City made some positive movement in response to our demands, we believe there is still room for further movement. Our goal is to hold a ratification vote before Nov. 1, giving the City two more council meetings (opportunities) to improve their proposal.
Members only seminar: Save Your Own Skin with Memorial Care
September 30, 2021
Memorial Care is partnering with OCEA to provide a series of virtual seminars promoting health and well-being. Our first seminar, Skin Cancer Prevention with Dr. Susan Lee, discusses a topic that pertains to all of us—how to prevent and identify skin cancer. Dr. Lee’s practice focuses on family medicine due to its versatility. She enjoys a broad range of practice areas, from sports medicine and urgent care to inpatient medicine and outpatient care.
FMEF Call to Action - Oct. 5, 2021 City Council Mtg.
September 29, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 5, the City Council will deliberate the City Budget. These decisions will significantly impact City services in Fullerton and your job.
Ballots for OCERS Retirement Board election arrive this week!
September 28, 2021
The OCERS general election begins this week with the arrival of ballots in your mailbox. It's important for the pension security of every member to re-elect OCERS Board member Chris Prevatt. Ballots must be received by the Registrar of Voters by November 2, 2021 at 9 a.m. (not just postmarked).
OCFA negotiations update, the JPA Board does not value you
September 24, 2021
Your bargaining team met with executive management this afternoon. We were hopeful that we would receive a proposal for a fair contract in recognition of all the work that you have done, especially during the COVID Pandemic. Unfortunately, the Fire Authority’s proposal was one big ZERO! A one-year extension and nothing else. No wage increases, no lump-sum payments, no additional time off, nothing to acknowledge all of the sacrifices that you have made as essential workers.
News article illustrates Council contempt for working families
September 24, 2021
As contract negotiations with the City continue, an article published this week by the Fullerton Observer covered the City Council’s Budget Study Session on September 14, 2021. The article paints an accurate picture of a City Council majority ideologically tied to budget cuts even though the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided the City with ample funding.
Your Retirement Is My Priority—OCERS Candidate Chris Prevatt
September 24, 2021
It has been an honor to represent public servants as your Trustee on the OCERS Board. As you know, workers elect two member representatives to serve as Trustees on your behalf. I was first elected to the Board in 2012, and I have consistently stood with you to protect your OCERS pension against attacks and unnecessary cost increases.
Are you a proud military veteran or have close family who is? We want to know!
September 24, 2021
Are you an OCEA member who served in our country’s armed forces or have immediate family members who served or are currently serving? If so, please consider completing the attached OCEA Veterans Survey.
YLEA Bargaining Update - Sept. 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
Your bargaining team expects to receive the City’s next (third) proposal on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Learn about Health Reimbursement Arrangements offered by OCSD
September 20, 2021
Last month, the Orange County Sanitation District hosted a presentation on the Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefit offered by TASC (Total Administrative Services Corporation).
Important! Laguna Niguel Membership Meeting Sept. 21
September 17, 2021
Please join your co-workers, Stewards and OCEA staff for a general membership meeting Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
YLEA Membership Meeting Sept. 16 at Noon
September 16, 2021
As you know, your bargaining team is fighting to negotiate the best possible contract for you and your co-workers. We received the City’s second proposal today which reflected some positive movement. We will hold a membership meeting this Thursday to provide updates and solicit your feedback to help guide our response to the City next week. Please make sure to attend and take the opportunity to have your voice heard.
Chris Prevatt is running for OCERS Board
September 15, 2021
When you’ve worked your whole life you deserve to retire with peace of mind knowing your pension will be there for you. That’s why it’s so important to have fighters who represent the interests of working families on the OCERS Board of Retirement.