October 25, 2017

The Child Support Service Labor Management Committee (LMC) provides a space where OCEA members, Stewards and staff can collaborate with management on resolving workplace issues. The next scheduled quarterly meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 1 and we want to hear from you!

October 24, 2017

The County’s wellness program known as Healthy Steps can have a big impact on your paycheck. That’s why your OCEA Bargaining Team established a working group during the last round of negotiations.

October 20, 2017

This week, in the wake of a long list of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, a social media campaign emerged asking women to take a simple and yet anything but simple action: Anyone who has experienced sexual assault or harassment was asked to post their experiences on social media, along with the hashtag #metoo.

October 20, 2017

Today we concluded another bargaining session with the Court. Though tense and emotional, this turned out to be one of the more productive days of bargaining during these negotiations.

October 17, 2017

As you know, this past August the Treasurer/Tax Collectors office planned on changing the long standing practice of sending Collections Officers out in pairs. Upon hearing this news your OCEA Stewards immediately went into action. OCEA requested a delay on the implementation and demanded to meet on the issue.

October 16, 2017

To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.

October 11, 2017

Come meet your OCEA Labor Relations Representative Veronica Rodarte and discuss your questions/concerns.

October 10, 2017

Yesterday your OCEA bargaining team met with OC Superior Court management for an all-day bargaining session. At that session, it was clear that the Court still does not understand how important wages are to OCEA members.

October 10, 2017

To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.

October 6, 2017

The image is universal and has been the central focus of countless movies and TV shows—a black-robed judge seated behind a bench, empowered to oversee the application of the laws of our state. It’s also a reality seen every day inside the five regional justice centers in Orange County. But there is much more to the administration of justice than what we usually see on a television or theater screen.

October 6, 2017

Yesterday your OCEA coalition bargaining team met with Court management for our scheduled negotiations session.

October 6, 2017

Do you have ideas to help improve communication in your work environment? What about a more efficient way to approach an outdated department process? If so, we need you!

October 4, 2017

The strong advocacy of your OCEA workplace leaders standing together with you have resulted in some positive changes to policies related to case distribution, case closure and an opportunity for video conferencing to ease transportation delays. OCEA workplace leaders have gathered your concerns and then pushed management to make the following changes that will be implemented in the coming weeks.

October 4, 2017

The Annual Veterans Day Celebration is coming up on Nov. 11 but many of our military veterans and their families face food insecurity every day.

September 28, 2017

Thank you to those of you who attended an OCEA meet and greet last week to discuss important issues facing you and your coworkers.