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.

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.

September 10, 2021

As you know, FMEF members are aggressively fighting the City’s proposed budget cuts and austerity measures. Your co-workers have spoken at council meetings, held briefings with community organizations, conducted workshops for our elected officials, published editorials in local media, and continue to conduct a financial analysis of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). We have been fighting back and your Union has left no stone unturned.

September 10, 2021

One of OCEA’s most popular seminar topics – Wills and Trusts - is back in a virtual format brought to you by Orange County’s Credit Union (OCCU) and presented by Affinity Trusts. The seminar is titled, "Controlling Your Legacy."

September 8, 2021

OCEA's annual Health Fair, presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, returns beginning today, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. And while it’s still the OCEA Health Fair, the event is going to be...well...different.

September 7, 2021

The OCEA Health & Welfare Trust virtual Health Fair kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 8, 2021, and we want to make sure you get your OCEA Swag Bag. Last year, we distributed more than 8,000 cooler bags loaded with OCEA swag and fun vendor materials.

September 6, 2021

Labor Day commemorates the struggles of working men and women who fought for many of the things we take for granted today – weekends, the eight-hour workday, the end of child labor, and the right to negotiate as equals for ​the fair wages and benefits ​you and your families​ deserve.

September 2, 2021

This year, the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust open enrollment period is September 1 through September 30, 2021. Your open enrollment benefits enrollment guide is in the mail and you should receive it soon. Your benefits will remain the same through plan year January 1 through December 31, 2022, unless you submit new open enrollment forms to OCEA during open enrollment.

September 1, 2021

Your YLEA bargaining team met with the City's representative yesterday to respond to then City's initial ​bargaining proposal.

August 28, 2021

Our current MOU includes a provision to re-open the agreement to discuss a plan to offer a Health Retirement Account (HRA). An HRA is a vehicle to help workers pay for qualified medical expenses incurred during retirement. A typical program has workers and employers making tax-free contributions to an HRA account.

August 27, 2021

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the OCERS Membership Meeting on Wednesday, August 18th. It was great meeting many of you and hearing what is going on at OCERS.

August 25, 2021

Please join your coworkers, Stewards and OCEA staff for a virtual membership meeting Wednesday, September 1st from Noon to 1 p.m. Please see Zoom access details below. We will provide general updates on your agency and discuss issues or concerns you have in the workplace.

August 23, 2021

Throughout this historic public health crisis, you and your coworkers have served the community with courage and professionalism. As the pandemic evolves, one thing remains consistent: OCEA’s ongoing demands to keep all workers safe! Workers standing together have strength in numbers. In this environment, the most impactful way workers can effectively exercise their power is by demanding safety in the workplace!

August 20, 2021

The Aug. 26, 2021 AMEA General Membership Meeting will be held in person and via Zoom beginning at 5:30 p.m.

August 17, 2021

We have received many questions regarding the recent California Department of Public Health Orders requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or mandatory testing for those not vaccinated under certain circumstances.