January 16, 2021

As COVID-19 infection rates continue to soar in our community and workplaces, OCEA Stewards and staff are escalating demands for verification the County is complying with Cal/OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for dealing with viral outbreaks and major outbreaks.

January 15, 2021

As many of you know, the State of California's Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard defines a “major outbreak” as 20 or more COVID-19 cases in an exposed workplace within a 30-day period.

January 13, 2021

Each year during the month of January, OCEA members and staff travel to Sacramento for our annual “Legislative Advocacy Day.” On this trip, we would meet with our Orange County elected Assemblymembers and Senators to advocate for additional resources and support for the Orange County Superior Court system. The COVID-19 pandemic prevents us from traveling to Sacramento this year, but we have been able to continue our legislative advocacy virtually!

January 13, 2021

As the County continues to grapple with the unprecedented challenges brought by COVID-19, it's important that OCEA members and workplace leaders have a voice. The Caseload Management Forum is an opportunity to address concerns and be a part of the conversation with management. The goal is to work collaboratively on caseload and workplace solutions.

January 13, 2021

This month's “Getting to know your AMEA” will focus on the benefits of union membership. We are attaching a flyer that breaks down the tangible advantages to you and your family that come with standing together with your fellow workers.

January 11, 2021

We all know people who can use a little help with basic needs. Tell them about a unique and fun food distribution opportunity - Fat Burgers to go!

January 11, 2021

The New Year brings negotiations for Orange County Water District workers as our contract with the District expires in June 2021. To fire up the process, we want to hear from you.

January 8, 2021

Tomorrow is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) as designated by PORAC, the Peace Officers Research Association of California. In addition to thanking all of our OCEA members for the work they do 24/7 to keep our community safe, I wanted to ​take this opportunity to remember SSO Melvin Guevara who tragically passed away January 1, 2006. He would have been 40 this year.

January 5, 2021

As COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations soar, it's more important than ever to wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and maintain social distancing.

January 5, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we mark the death of former Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. She died of cancer yesterday after an eight-year recurring battle with the disease.

January 4, 2021

An article posted today by Norberto Santana, Voice of OC publisher, included an interview with OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield.

December 31, 2020

Like many of you, I am saying “goodbye” to 2020 with a cautious sense of relief. But we all know that turning a page on the calendar doesn’t change the realities each of you continue to face every day of the year. The demand for the essential services you provide to our communities isn’t going away and the fiscal impacts of COVID-19 will make delivering those services ever more challenging.

December 30, 2020

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.

December 28, 2020

Over the last 10-months, a committee comprised of LPS Bargaining Unit members, other OCEA workplace leaders, and OCEA staff has been participating in a market study with Court management. During that time, the committee and the Court reviewed LPS salary data from some comparable California counties.

December 28, 2020

I want to share some good news regarding House Resolution 218 as it relates to the SSO classification. HR 218 - the Law Enforcement Safety Act - includes provisions for authorizing a qualified law enforcement officer with photographic governmental identification to carry a concealed firearm.