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.
OCEA Letter to the Court - 6/22/2021
June 22, 2021
On June 17, OCEA notified the Court that pursuant to California law we wished to meet and confer regarding the Court’s proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.
The OCEA hot dog wagon is back June 29
June 21, 2021
The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!
Urgent - OCWDEA Membership input needed
June 21, 2021
As you know, the OCWDEA Board has been negotiating a successor MOU with District representatives. We have reached a point in negotiations where your Association Board wants to solicit your input. Part of the District’s proposal is a $75 per member per pay period ($1,950 per year) deferred compensation match—but that match is contingent on our agreement to a 5-year term with fixed annual wage increases.
OCFA Bargaining Update
June 21, 2021
Your Bargaining Team met with the OCFA Bargaining Team on Thursday. We continue to make progress early in the negotiations process. We will continue to keep you updated as the process continues.
OCEA demands meet and confer with County re: Cal/OSHA revisions
June 18, 2021
Earlier today, County Executive Officer Frank Kim sent County workers a memorandum via email regarding proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The memorandum contained a description of changes the County intends to implement regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and future requirements applicable to members of the public.
Father's Day Sweepstakes Winners Announced
June 18, 2021
This weekend is Father’s Day. Many OCEA members are dads working hard to provide for their families and we would be remiss if we didn't mention the many single mothers who fulfill dual roles in their households. The pandemic adversely affected working families and presented significant challenges for working men and women.
OCWDEA Bargaining Update & Membership Meeting June 21, 2021
June 17, 2021
Join your fellow union members for an important bargaining update and membership meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021, from noon to 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
OCEA demands meet and confer with Court re: Revisions to Cal/OSHA standards
June 17, 2021
Late yesterday, Chief Executive Officer David Yamasaki sent court employees an email regarding proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The email contained a description of changes the Court intends to implement regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and future requirements applicable to members of the public.
2021 OCFA Bargaining Begins
June 15, 2021
Negotiations have begun for our two OCEA-represented bargaining units at the Orange County Fire Authority and we are looking forward to reaching a fair contract. Your Bargaining Team and Labor Representatives had an initial meeting with the Authority’s Bargaining Team on June 10th. We are scheduled to meet with them again on June 17th.
2021 OCFA Bargaining Begins
June 15, 2021
Negotiations have begun for our two OCEA-represented bargaining units at the Orange County Fire Authority and we are looking forward to reaching a fair contract. Your Bargaining Team and Labor Representatives had an initial meeting with the Authority’s Bargaining Team on June 10th. We are scheduled to meet with them again on June 17th.
Seminar - Dream Big with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
June 14, 2021
This episode marks the end of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute" with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing this course to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. This week, Kevin asks us to "Dream Big."
Overtime changes for Senior Social Workers
June 9, 2021
There is an important change in how overtime is paid to Sr. Social Workers (SSW) that takes effect on June 18, 2021. In response to a recent audit of the classification by the Department of Labor, the County has determined that the Sr. Social Worker classification Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status must be changed going forward from exempt to non-exempt. The Social Services Agency and the Health Care Agency will send notifications to all impacted SSWs soon.
FMEF Bargaining Update & Membership Meeting June 17, 2021
June 9, 2021
Join your fellow union members for an important bargaining update and membership meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Friday! Join Supervisor Katrina Foley at a remembrance for COVID victims
June 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of our lives in so many ways. We’ve changed how we live and how we work. We’ve lost friends and loved ones. Even as vaccination programs and dedicated public workers help move California towards reopening, our personal losses will stay with us forever.
Seminar - Finding Strength with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
June 8, 2021
It's time for another OCEA "Members Only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Finding Strength." This is the 7th installment of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute with Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing the series to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.