December 28, 2020

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.

December 24, 2020

The County has received its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine - both the two-part Pfizer brand vaccine and the two-part Moderna vaccine – intended for distribution to frontline workers across the County employed by hospitals, clinics, and the County itself. OC Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau told the press the County had received approximately 74,000 doses by the initial rollout this week. However, according to Dr. Chau, there are approximately 200,000 health care workers in Orange County.

December 23, 2020

The Court Mediator Market Study process takes another step forward with a meeting on Jan. 6, 2021, at 3 p.m. to review the information that formed the basis of recommendations made by Human Resources. To do that, we need feedback from subject matter experts like you.

December 21, 2020

Keeping the American Dream alive for young people can often mean a college education. Yet the cost of higher education can pose a nearly insurmountable barrier for many working families. The OCEA-affiliated Peace Officers Research Association of California PORAC), offers scholarships annually to help working people meet this economic challenge.

December 17, 2020

If you are a veteran of our country’s military or care about someone who is, we want to share an upcoming event that may be of interest to you.

December 16, 2020

OCEA honored its workplace leaders at the annual Steward Awards Ceremony held virtually Thursday night from OCEA headquarters. OCEA's Stewards are the backbone of the union and those we honor this year each deserve the thanks of the community for faithfully performing their duties in the midst of a public health crisis.

December 11, 2020

As you know, California has experienced a statewide surge in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations. I want to make sure that you are aware of recent pandemic-related actions taken by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of California (Cal/OSHA) which impact health and safety in California workplaces.

December 10, 2020

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.

December 10, 2020

On the first day of the current legislative session, Sen. Umberg introduced a slate of bills focusing on free and fair elections including protections for voters and poll workers.

December 9, 2020

How can I improve my brain health and decrease my risk of brain impairment? What about caring for a family member with dementia? How can I best support a caregiver? These are questions Dr. Cheryl Alvarez can help to answer in this informative video from the Alzheimer's Family Services Center.

December 7, 2020

The United Across Borders Foundation (UABF) is accepting toys for distribution to Anaheim families and we need your help. You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the Anaheim Downtown Youth Center, 225 S. Philadelphia Street, Anaheim, 92805.

December 2, 2020

Here is another installment of our ongoing “members only” series that were previously held at OCEA Headquarters or at various work locations. We can’t hold those seminars in person because of the pandemic but we can bring you content produced especially for you.

November 26, 2020

Our Thanksgiving is going to look a bit different for many of us due to the unprecedented health crisis we're facing. Our partners at Orange County's Credit Union (OCCU) wanted to join with OCEA to give thanks to all OCEA members for their public service, so together we held an opportunity drawing for five (5) Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaways. Each giveaway consists of a $100 grocery store gift card that may be used to purchase a Thanksgiving feast!

November 25, 2020

I want to thank those OCEA members and workplace leaders who participated in the virtual Paralegal Classification and Compensation Study Zoom meeting Nov. 16.

November 23, 2020

The Hoag Lifestyle Program is pleased to bring you "The Vegan Meatball" cooking demonstration with Mona Cabrera, Registered Dietician. Ms. Cabrera is a nutrition and fitness expert who has taken her passion for wellness and fitness and has helped a variety of clients manage their health issues.