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 Pizza Party at OC San Plant 2 Oct. 17
October 11, 2023
OCEA is bringing lunch to your worksite soon. Click for full details!
Market Adjustments for Cooks Approved
October 6, 2023
After many years of OCEA pushing for market adjustments for workers in the Cook series, the County Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation Sept. 26, 2023, to increase wages for several positions.
Virtual Town Hall on California Insurance Market: A Velece/OCEA Exclusive Event
October 4, 2023
OCEA, in partnership Velece Insurance is proud to welcome two elected officials for an exclusive Virtual Town Hall regarding the state of the California insurance market.
New Sports Tickets from OCEA Special Events!
October 3, 2023
Enjoy these members-only ticket offers from OCEA Special Events for Clippers, Lakers & More.
Discounted Halloween Fun from OCEA Special Events
September 26, 2023
Enjoy these members-only ticket offers from OCEA Special Events!
Meet your Social Worker Labor Management Committee members!
September 26, 2023
A lengthy and hard-fought social worker campaign has resulted in the new CFS LMC, which has replaced the outdated Caseload Management Forum.
D.A. Paralegal Update: Sept. 18, 2023
September 18, 2023
Your OCEA Labor Relations and Organizing staff met with paralegal members from the District Attorney’s office on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Thank you to all who joined us. We had a great turnout and were able to discuss several important updates relating to your classification.
Orangewood Safety Update: Sept. 7, 2023
September 7, 2023
Last week OCEA staff—including Operations Manager Veronica Rodarte, and labor relations representatives and organizers on our teams for SSA and HCA—met with County staff regarding a list of issues and proposed solutions we compiled with your input.
Contest #5, Health Fair Shuttle Info, & Parking Map!
September 6, 2023
OCEA's Health Fair returns Sept. 7! To celebrate, we're hosting a series of contest leading up to the day of the fair!
Happy Labor Day 2023!
September 4, 2023
We continue to witness the labor movement rise to meet its promise to protect America’s workers—this generation and the next.
New Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Benefits from The Standard Available During Open Enrollment!
August 31, 2023
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances offered by The Standard are now available during Open Enrollment this September. Be on the lookout for Enrollment Packets in the mail soon.
Virtual Meeting for Assessor Members: 12 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6.
August 31, 2023
We will discuss the results of the survey we recently sent out and provide other important Union updates.
Health Fair Shuttle Info, Parking Map & Contest #4!
August 31, 2023
There's 1 WEEK LEFT until OCEA's Health Fair returns Sept. 7! To celebrate, we're hosting a series of contest leading up to the day of the fair!
Probation Membership Meetings: Aug. 29 or Sept. 5
August 23, 2023
Probation members, please join us at the MOB Conference Training Room for a “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” membership meeting and lunch provided by OCEA. We will host two different membership meetings.
CONTEST #3: Win 2 Tickets to SeaWorld from the OCEA Health Fair!
August 18, 2023
There's 20 DAYS LEFT until OCEA's Health Fair returns Sept. 7! To celebrate, we're hosting a series of contest leading up to the day of the fair!