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.
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.
Government Affairs Update: November 2023
November 8, 2023
We must always remember that politics takes an interest in us regardless of whether we take an interest in politics.
SSO PDQ Update: Nov. 4, 2023
November 4, 2023
It is of the utmost importance that as many SSOs as possible complete the current PDQ questionnaire completely and accurately, in a timely manner.
Introducing the OC San LMC: Apply Today!
November 2, 2023
Did you know OC San has a new Labor Management Committee dedicated to creating workplace improvements at the Sanitation District?
OCEA Hot Dogger at FMEF/FMA: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14
November 2, 2023
Don't miss the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon, the Official Hot Dog of the Orange County Labor Movement, at your work location!
OC San Know Your Rights Training: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
November 1, 2023
Please join us for a 30-min 'Know Your Rights" Training hosted by your OCEA labor representatives.
D.A. Paralegal Committee Meeting: Wed., Nov. 8, 2023
October 26, 2023
Please join your OCEA Paralegal Stewards, OCEA labor representative, and fellow paralegals from the D.A.'s office, as we form a committee to focus on your issues.
Please Take This Career Development Survey from OCEA!
October 25, 2023
For the upcoming year, we would like your input regarding topics of seminars you would like to attend, providing they are in the realm of career growth and advancement. Please take a brief survey by Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Your Retirement Security: The Current State & Future of OCERS
October 25, 2023
Periodically we provide an update on the latest news about your retirement security!
CFS Potential Mandatory Transfers Update: Oct. 24, 2023
October 24, 2023
We met with CFS Management for the first time regarding this topic last Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. At the meeting, we were able to get a better understanding of the overall plan and the motivation behind the proposed change in policy and practice.
MOB Plumbing Update: Oct. 24, 2023
October 24, 2023
OCEA has been working with SSA, Public Works, Risk Management, and Probation to address the most recent flooding incident at MOB, and we want to provide you with an update.
AMEA Board Meeting Oct. 26 + Class & Comp JDQs Due Oct. 27!
October 24, 2023
Please review the following message for two timely AMEA updates.
OCEA Members Only: Medicare 101 Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2023
October 19, 2023
Retiring soon? Learn the basics of Medicare, presented by Kaiser Permanente.
