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.
Regarding the LA County Fires
January 9, 2025
The multiple fires across Los Angeles County over the past three days have destroyed thousands of homes and other structures and brought ash and smoke-filled skies to parts of Orange County.
CMCEA Board Election: Vote Now!
December 31, 2024
As we head into 2025, please take a moment to vote for your next CMCEA Board. Voting will be open until 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. A voting link has been sent to the email address you registered for your OCEA website account.
OCEA Government Affairs Update: December 2024
December 23, 2024
The 2024 election cycle has ended. OCEA members stood shoulder to shoulder and achieved incredible wins for our membership! Thanks to everyone who helped ensure every vote was counted, and that all eligible voters had a chance to be heard!
Temp Upgrade Pay Discrepancy in Anaheim Libraries
December 19, 2024
Recently, AMEA was notified that a member in the Anaheim Public Library was denied Temporary Upgrade Pay for work completed due to a “new policy."
Regarding an Issue With Our Contact Form
December 10, 2024
Due to an issue with our website, there was a period between October and November where emails were not being sent to OCEA if you contacted us using the Website Contact Form. That issue has now been resolved.
And the Winners Are ... (2024 OCEA President's Awardees Inside!)
November 27, 2024
Each year, OCEA’s Board of Directors and Staff celebrate OCEA’s Stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to honor their collective achievements and to recognize outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the union.
Orangewood Safety: Join OCEA for On-Site Office Hours Wed., Oct. 30
October 24, 2024
Please join OCEA Labor Representatives on-site from 1 to 3 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.
OCERS Town Hall Oct. 24
October 17, 2024
Don't miss this public forum where OCERS members can come together to discuss retirement benefits and ask questions.
HBMEO Negotiations Update: Oct. 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
We refuse to negotiate against ourselves for fair wages and better working conditions. We let the City know it needs to promptly come back to HBMEO with its own proposal.
AMEA Endorsed Candidates for 2024 General Election
October 10, 2024
THE NOVEMBER ELECTION IS COMING SOON—ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 5! Your ballot should arrive this week. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot off at a local drop-box, or vote in person at a voting center in your community.
OCPL Safety Update: Oct. 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Over the past several weeks we have taken the worker safety issues at OC Public Libraries directly to the offices of the Board of Supervisors.
OCEA Members Only: OCT. 8 — In-Person & Zoom: Velece—The Insurance Agency for OCEA Members!
October 8, 2024
Get an update on the latest news in the insurance industry and learn how Velece has you back!
VOTING BEGINS NOW for Nov. 5 General Election!
October 7, 2024
Click the link for even more election information!
CJC On-Site Day: Wed., Oct. 9
October 3, 2024
OCEA will be on site 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide union updates, lunch and info.
HBMEO Negotiations Update: Sept. 26, 2024
September 26, 2024
City representatives have cancelled two scheduled meetings in a row. Once the City completes costing, we will be able to engage in these negotiations in a productive and timely manner.