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.
Introduce an item for consideration for the OCEA-Public Defender LMC
July 24, 2018
Your fellow OCEA members and Stewards have translated Civic Center safety concerns into action. We are pleased to announce the reestablishment of the OCEA-Public Defender Labor Management Committee (LMC).
When We Stand Together We Win
June 27, 2018
Today the US Supreme Court carried out an attack on working families brought on by the same extremists we have been battling for decades here in Orange County – this time trying to cripple our freedom to stand together in our union to fight for fair wages and protect the important benefits our families deserve.
Disney workers fighting to make dreams come true
June 13, 2018
This summer, millions of parents and their kids will stroll down Disneyland’s Main Street, USA to experience a “magical place” where brochures promise “dreams really do come true.”
Honor veterans by voting yes on Irvine’s Measure B
May 30, 2018
This past Memorial Day weekend, so many of my neighbors put out their American flags to honor those who have fallen in service to our country, whose sacrifices allowed us to barbecue and enjoy the beautiful sunny day.
Court Clerk Market Study update
May 23, 2018
As a result of our last MOU negotiations, the Court Clerk job series is having a market study performed. The purpose of this study is to assess the current duties of Court Clerks as well as your wage position in the market. It is simple. Fair pay for a hard day’s work.
UC strike is over growing racial, gender inequality
May 16, 2018
Last week, nurses’ aids, respiratory therapists, security guards and thousands of other workers who make California’s university system the envy of the nation went on strike.
OCFA Negotiations: April 18, 2018
April 18, 2018
Yesterday your bargaining team met with OCFA management in mediation of our contract impasse.
Making a difference for women in the workplace
April 11, 2018
As women across the country continue to speak out against sexual harassment, assault and discrimination on the job, here in Orange County government we are committed to make progress toward creating a safer and more equitable work environment.
Negotiations Update: March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018
We wanted to give a quick update regarding the current impasse of negotiations to let everyone know that mediation has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 17.
CJC Closure – March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018
OCEA was advised of a main line sewage issue that has affected power at the Central Justice Center and possibly all buildings within the Civic Center.
Want a promotion? OCEA-sponsored career development workshops now available online
March 6, 2018
OCEA and County Human Resource Services recently partnered to present two Career Development workshops for OCEA members.
OCFA declares impasse
March 1, 2018
We are writing to inform you that last night the OCFA lead negotiator sent us a declaration of Impasse.
Better justice through local funding control
February 8, 2018
It’s no secret that California’s clogged courts are seriously underfunded. Gov. Brown recently augmented his proposed budget for next year with $75 million in discretionary funding for the state’s trial courts, and an additional $47.8 million for trial court operations. In theory, that’s a good start. But only if applied in ways that directly address some of the most pressing issues currently facing our courts.
OCEA Member Update
January 26, 2018
Last week OCEA workplace leaders and staff concluded a successful trip to Sacramento to lobby key members of the legislature.
Fountain Valley Regional’s Sodexo workers to strike over poverty wages
January 25, 2018
The stock market is soaring and the recent federal tax reform bill provided enormous tax breaks to big corporations. But what about the working-class people employed by those corporations? How are they faring? We don’t have to look far to find out.