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.
Important updates for CFS Senior Social Workers
June 4, 2021
The CFS Caseload Management Forum (CFS CMF) is held the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am. The next CFS CMF is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th and it will be held via video/audio conferencing. The conference call details are provided by management in advance of each meeting.
Seminar - Reacting v. Responding with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
June 1, 2021
It's time for another OCEA "Members Only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Reacting v. Responding." This is the 6th 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.
Remember "Essential Workers" on Memorial Day
May 31, 2021
Memorial Day is an American Holiday that serves as both a somber remembrance of fallen soldiers who died protecting us and an opportunity to celebrate with our families the sacrifices of the few that have made possible the security of the many.
This weekend! Newport Rib Co's Memorial Day Special Offer
May 28, 2021
One of Orange County's premier restaurants, the Newport Rib Company, is hosting a Memorial Day fundraiser for the Heroes Hall Foundation - the organization that oversees the Heroes Hall Veterans Museum in Costa Mesa.
See the good in yourself with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
May 27, 2021
It's time for another OCEA "members only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Finding the Good in Yourself." This is the 5th 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.
Public Guardian membership meeting June 2, 2021
May 27, 2021
Join your fellow OCEA members for an important membership meeting from Noon–1 p.m. on June 2, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
Father's Day is coming up! Enter Orange County's Credit Union Father's Day Sweepstakes
May 26, 2021
Statewide legislation can have a profound impact on working people, whether in the form of attacks, such as efforts to dismantle retirement security for working Americans, or opportunities to advance issues of fairness, such as requiring employers to pay overtime.
Video message - OCEA Scholarships Applications due June 18, 2021
May 25, 2021
Helping our children achieve their dreams is something every parent wants to do. For many families, that means providing a college education. Working families often need all the financial assistance they can get to make the dream of a college education a reality.
Self forgiveness with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
May 20, 2021
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with OCEA to provide an eight-week course titled "Mindful Minute with Kevin Pham." Mr. Pham is a Kaiser Permanente Health Educator and experienced personal trainer. He also holds a Yoga Teacher Training Certification and is committed to improving his clients' health and quality of life. This is Week 4 of Kevin's Meditation and Stretching program and has an interesting theme: "Self-forgiveness." The videos below run between 3-5 minutes long. Click the following links to view the programs: Self Forgiveness Video and Stretching Video.
OCEA needs you! Become a workplace leader
May 17, 2021
One of every union’s biggest jobs is to build power for its members. That’s how we get fair wages, benefits that protect our families, and a well-earned retirement that allows you to live out your years with a measure of dignity. Safety, Security, and Stability—together that’s what we fight for on behalf of every OCEA member.
Special Event, AMEA Board Meeting Tomorrow!
May 12, 2021
This month's AMEA Board Meeting is taking place tomorrow, Thursday, May 13, 2021. The date promises to be memorable because another big event is scheduled earlier in the day - the Hog Dogger Open House Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Slow down the pace with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
May 10, 2021
Meditation is a great way to relax the mind and body. Research shows that anxiety, depression, and overall mental health will improve with just 10-15 minutes of daily meditation.
Get to know your AMEA - Jury Duty
May 7, 2021
Jurors perform a vital role in the American justice system. Jury service is one way we aid in the maintenance of law and order by ensuring the verdicts that affect our fellow citizens are rendered impartially. That said, there is never a convenient time to be summoned to jury duty or to appear in court.
Update: Orange County's Credit Union Mother's Day Sweepstakes Winners!
May 7, 2021
This weekend is Mother’s Day. Many OCEA members are mothers – working women who juggle responsibilities serving our community at work while raising children at home. The pandemic adversely affected working families but presented significant and unique challenges for working mothers.
Special Event, AMEA Board Meeting Next Week!
May 6, 2021
This month's AMEA Board Meeting is taking place Thursday, May 13, 2021. The date promises to be memorable because another big event is scheduled earlier in the day - the Hog Dogger Open House Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.