September 19, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 16, the OCEA coalition bargaining team met with the ​Superior Court ​bargaining team for our third negotiations session.

September 19, 2022

Don't forget, the 2022 OCEA Health & Welfare Trust HEALTH FAIR IS HERE! Thank you to all OCEA members who joined us at our Drive-Thru & Walk-Up locations. We've distributed thousands of swag bags packed with goodies and health/vendor resources!

September 19, 2022

Please join us at OCEA (830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana) at Noon Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 for a VERY IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP MEETING to discuss the status of negotiations and the City’s current proposal.

September 12, 2022

FALL ELECTION SEASON HAS ARRIVED—IT’S TIME TO GET INVOLVED! Your participation to get OCEA-endorsed candidates elected is critical to the success of working families in Orange County, including yours!

September 12, 2022

Please join us at OCEA (830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana) at Noon Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 for a VERY IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP MEETING to discuss the status of negotiations and the City’s current proposal.

September 12, 2022

During our Sept. 9 session we presented the Court with our initial proposal, which clearly targets the unique economic and workplace challenges you and your families face in today’s environment.

September 9, 2022

Thank you for your continued support as we stand together for a fair contract for OCEA members at the Orange County Fire Authority. We know these needlessly drawn-out negotiations have been difficult for you and your families, but we are rallying the support of the community and gaining momentum, which we hope will create movement at the bargaining table.

September 9, 2022

The 2022 OCEA Health & Welfare Trust HEALTH FAIR IS HERE! Thank you to all OCEA members who joined us Thursday at West Justice Center for our first official Drive-Thru & Walk-Up location. We distributed swag bags packed with goodies and health/vendor resources!

September 9, 2022

As you may know, the State has changed its holiday commemoration from Columbus Day, Oct. 10, to California Native People’s Day, Sept. 23. The Courts are complying with this change and will observe Sept. 23 as a holiday.

September 8, 2022

Since the last CFS Caseload Management Forum OCEA members and staff have been working hard to organize the workplace to continue to raise our voices for change. This internal organizing has primarily involved meeting with the Agency Director to reiterate our demands, pre-meeting with ER workers in preparation for the August CMF, and finally meeting on Aug. 31 for the CMF meeting. Below is a recap of those efforts.

September 7, 2022

As you recall, in 2021 OCEA staff met with the Treasurer-Tax Collector and Agency representatives following completion of an administrative review of TTC staffing, structure, IT, and other operational issues. During that meeting we provided worker feedback concerning the TTC’s job performance.

September 6, 2022

Since our last update, we’ve received three proposals from the City and have tentatively agreed on a number of small-ticket items.

September 6, 2022

As the fall election season approaches, your AMEA Board has reviewed the candidates running for Anaheim City Council to gauge their experience, expertise, and ability to work collaboratively with City employees.

September 5, 2022

As we gather with our families and friends this year to celebrate Labor Day, I hope you will take a moment to celebrate yourself. These past few years in the pandemic have redefined our lives in many ways, but through it all your dedication and service to the County, Cities, Districts–and most importantly, the communities–which you serve is unparalleled.

September 2, 2022

As you know, your OCEA District Attorney stewards and OCEA staff have been working on your behalf to help define the future of telecommuting at the D.A.’s office.