OC San Negotiations Update + Join Us for Hot Dog Day May 22, 2025

Dear OCEA member,

Your OCEA negotiations team met with the District again yesterday and will return to the table May 22, 2025. We continue to make steady progress in negotiations. While there’s still work to be done, the tone of discussions with OC San has remained positive and productive.

Discussions are continuing in several areas, including education pay for qualifying education; long-standing issues in the call-back pay language; added protections in the y-rate language; the current boot allowance; increasing the District’s contribution to deferred compensation; and on raising the standby pay rate.

On wages, the District has put money on the table. However, your negotiations team does not yet believe it meets the needs of the membership. We know wages are your top priority, and we are pushing for a package that reflects your value and addresses the rising cost of living.

We are also still fighting for an additional holiday. The District has continued to reject this proposal, but we are working to find a compromise that results in more time off for employees—something we know you need and deserve.

Stay engaged and informed by joining us at OCEA Hot Dog Day:

Thursday, May 22
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open to all OC San employees

If you only have a half-hour lunch, please feel free to stop by, grab your lunch, and head out. Your OCEA team will be there to answer questions and provide updates.

Thank you for your continued support and solidarity. We look forward to seeing you May 22.

In Solidarity,

Your OCEA Negotiations Team

Publication Date: May 15, 2025