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.
It's Official: Adele for OCERS Wins Again!
February 26, 2020
OCERS TRUSTEE AND OCEA BOARD MEMBER ADELE TAGALOA HAS BEEN ELECTED TO A SECOND TERM ON THE OCERS RETIREMENT BOARD!
Court fiscal management and its impact on you
February 26, 2020
You and your co-workers are trying to make life work. In the midst of a global pandemic, the personal lives, work lives and the lives of loved ones are competing for time, energy, understanding and accommodations. There is little normal about life today. And, it doesn’t look like there’s an end in sight; at least for the foreseeable future.
2020 comes to a close—Happy Holidays OCEA members!
February 26, 2020
As we prepare to spend the Holidays with our immediate families under stay-at-home orders, I want to share some thoughts with you about this tumultuous year.
OCEA membership briefing covers COVID update, Special Election
February 26, 2020
The OCEA membership briefing on February 2, 2021, was held virtually and recorded. Click here to watch a video of the meeting and receive important updates on COVID safety in the workplace and the pivotal special election coming up March 9, 2021.
OCEA Voter Guide - 2020 Primary Election next Tuesday!
February 25, 2020
Election Day is next week on March 3, 2020. Vote-by-mail ballots are already being returned so we wanted to share a short list of OCEA-endorsed candidates in the upcoming March Primary—candidates who have demonstrated they have stood with working families like yours.
Annual Leave conversion to Healthcare extended
February 21, 2020
Our recently negotiated contracts with the County contained 14.6% in pay increases and reduced retirement contributions. Also included was a transition from the annual leave system to Healthcare and Vacation Leave, which provide much of the same flexibility as annual leave, while at the same time providing the security of being able to cash out more hours with no approval required.
AMEA General Membership Meeting next Thursday!
February 20, 2020
Our monthly General Membership meeting is scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
LPS Update: Feb. 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
Earlier this week the OCEA LPS team and the Court met to review the initial findings of the LPS market study.
Tentative Agreement reached in Laguna Niguel - MOU details and voting instructions
February 13, 2020
On Feb. 11 your bargaining team reached a tentative agreement on the terms and conditions for our MOU!
Enjoy the President's Day holidays
February 11, 2020
Today is President Lincoln's Birthday—a County and Court holiday.
Retiree Medical Update
February 10, 2020
OCEA members have fought hard for good pension benefits and now continue the fight for a stable, sustainable retiree medical benefit.
Court site visit schedule - See you soon!
February 7, 2020
Please plan to attend the upcoming membership meeting at your respective Justice Center. We will provide updates on the LPS Market Study, the planned Mediator Market Study and the recent legislative advocacy trip to Sacramento.
OCEA Blood Drive Needs You for Feb. 13
February 7, 2020
OCEA and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at OCEA Headquarters on February 13, 2020. OCEA members give each day to the communities we serve, and this is another way we give back to those in need by standing together in our union.
March 3rd Election! Vote-by-mail ballots are on the way
February 5, 2020
The March 3rd Primary Election is right around the corner, and ballots are already arriving in your mail box.
This Saturday! AMEA offers leadership training
February 5, 2020
All members are invited to a Steward Leadership Training event on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9 A.M. to Noon at the AMEA Office on E. Center Street.