September 5, 2020

I am happy to announce our new and returning AMEA Board members for 2021. The challenges facing our incoming team of policy makers are unprecedented.

September 4, 2020

Monday is Labor Day and this year, Labor Day is different. It occurs in the midst of the first pandemic any of us have experienced.

September 1, 2020

This year the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust open enrollment period is September 1 through September 30, 2020. Your open enrollment benefits enrollment guide is in the mail and you should receive it any day. Your benefits will remain the same through plan year January 1 through December 31, 2021 unless you submit new open enrollment forms to OCEA during open enrollment.

August 31, 2020

As you know, the Orange County Superior Court is facing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the Court budget. As part of this impact, Court Management has informed frontline workers of their intention to implement mandatory furloughs.

August 27, 2020

You have likely heard that the City is considering offering an Accelerated Separation Program to address projected City budget challenges.

August 21, 2020

On July 30, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in a case with potentially devastating impacts on the retirement security of every OCEA member and that of every public sector worker in the state.

August 20, 2020

I want to thank those OCEA members who attended yesterday’s OCFC Open Forum/All Staff Meeting via conference call. Your participation and advocacy help advance our goals which are safety, security and stability for you and your families. That means a safe workplace for you and your coworkers, security in the form of fair wages and benefits and security in fair, consistent workplace policies.

August 19, 2020

As you know, the Sheriff's Department and OCEA have had multiple conversations over the last two years regarding a possible merger of the CST, Senior CST and CSA classifications. Rumors have recently been circulating regarding the potential merger and how it will be implemented.

August 18, 2020

The deadline to take the OCEA Telecommuting and Flexible Schedule Survey has been extended through today at midnight. Your input is needed to identify the specific life and work challenges you and your family face during this unprecedented pandemic.

August 13, 2020

As the County continues to grapple with the unprecedented challenges brought by the pandemic, it's important that OCEA members and workplace leaders have a voice. The Caseload Management Forum on August 19 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.

August 12, 2020

Public servants like you have met the challenges brought by the global pandemic day in and day out.

August 7, 2020

After several meetings, we are pleased to announce your AMEA Executive Board has reached agreement for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City.

August 5, 2020

This month's “Getting to know your AMEA” topic will be on vacation time. A number of studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and psychological health benefits.

July 31, 2020

Are you a die-hard Lakers Fan? The NBA team is offering its most committed and passionate OCEA fans a chance to be featured in a live, virtual fan experience during the upcoming Lakers vs Denver Nuggets game on Monday, August 10.

July 29, 2020

From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, OCEA members and fellow public servants proved they could rise to this once-in-a-career challenge.