Newport Beach Employees League
OCEA members in the Newport Beach Employees League are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Newport Beach Employees League plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Newport Beach Employees League. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Newport Beach Employees League. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
As we observe Memorial Day today, OCEA remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Their courage secured the freedoms we exercise every day—including the right to organize and advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity in the workplace.
NBEL Negotiations Update: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
We held our first negotiations meeting with the City Monday, April 7, to begin discussions for our next contract. Representing you at the table were NBEL Board members Dan Napier, Shane Webber, Nathaniel Beckett, and staff from OCEA. The City’s team included Lead Negotiator Luke Jensen, Assistant City Manager Tara Finnigan, HR Director Barbara Salvini, HR Manager Sara Rodriguez, and Finance Director Jason Al-Imam.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative