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.
Superior Court Paralegal Class & Comp Update
July 19, 2023
Paralegals in the Superior Court requested a Classification & Compensation Study last August. The study was completed in June and based on the study results the Court has proposed several changes.
Field Personnel: Cool Off on Breaks & Lunches at AMEA
July 18, 2023
If you need somewhere to take your break or cool down, stop by your AMEA Office for some ice-cold drinks and A/C.
Orangewood Safety Update: July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
Last week OCEA staff—including Operations Manager Veronica Rodarte, and labor relations representatives and organizers on our teams for SSA and HCA—met with County staff regarding a list of issues and proposed solutions we compiled with your input.
LNCEA Hot Dogger: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18
July 14, 2023
Don't miss the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon when it comes to the City of Laguna Niguel for LNCEA members!
SAVE THE DATE: OCEA Health Fair Returns Sept. 7, 2023
July 12, 2023
It's back and better than ever! Join us this September at OCEA HQ!
BCEA Negotiation Update: July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023
We are pleased to announce that the City Council adopted our tentative agreement on Friday, June 30.
Orangewood Safety Virtual Meeting: July 5, 2023
June 30, 2023
OCEA will hold a meeting to discuss safety concerns at Orangewood for members virtually, Noon-1 p.m. Wed., July 5.
OC Animal Care Hot Dogger: July 6, 2023
June 30, 2023
Please join us for a visit from the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon, 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at OC Animal Care in Tustin.
Laguna Niguel: 3.5% Wage Increase and Small Dues Increase
June 27, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, the OCEA Leadership Committee met for our regular monthly meeting. Please take a moment to review some important OCEA news.
County Negotiations Update: Tentative Agreement Approved!
June 27, 2023
We are happy to report that the Board of Supervisors adopted our agreement by a 5-0 vote! This vote is the culmination of so much hard work and planning by OCEA members and leaders. For the first time in decades, we will not go past expiration on our MOU, and we are confident this is the start of a new day in OC.
BCEA Negotiation Update: June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023
Today, BCEA members voted to accept and ratify the tentative agreement BCEA negotiated with the City of Brea. The next step is for the City Council to vote to adopt the agreement, which is scheduled to occur Friday, June 30, at a special City Council meeting.
BCEA Negotiations Update: June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023
For months, your BCEA negotiations team has been fighting for you at the table—and we are very close to reaching a Tentative Agreement. While we were hoping to hear back from the City on Friday with clarifications on the last few details, unfortunately we did not.
OCEA Special Events Update: June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023
Here's what's new at the OCEA Special Events Office, available to OCEA members only!
VOTING ENDS TODAY: 1 P.M. Deadline to Vote on County Tentative Agreement
June 22, 2023
After hard-fought negotiations, your OCEA negotiations team has reached a tentative agreement with the County. This three-year agreement provides you, every other OCEA-represented worker, and your families the fair wage increases you deserve: 4.75% effective the first full pay period after adoption by the Board of Supervisors, 4.25% effective June 28, 2024, and 4.0% effective June 27, 2025—a total of 13% over three years!
FMEF Tentative Agreement Reached!
June 22, 2023
Negotiations can be challenging, and it’s not always clear how certain moments in time fit into the bigger picture. Last year, many of you attended City Council meetings each week to advocate for a fair raise. Those efforts had a lasting impact and are reflected in the current tentative agreement.
