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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NBEL Bargaining Update - November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021
On November 8th, your NBEL Bargaining Team met with City representatives and the City’s negotiator, Charles Sakai, to discuss our initial proposal. The City’s response was unacceptable as it failed to include the wage increases you and your families deserve. Your Bargaining Team responded with a counter proposal, which will be discussed at our next bargaining meeting on Monday, Nov. 15.
Only a few tickets left - Disney on Ice show at Honda Center
November 9, 2021
OCEA Special Events is offering discounts to the upcoming Disney on Ice presentation of, "Dream Big" at the Honda Center from Dec. 8-12! This one-of-a-kind show features some of your favorite Disney characters and stories brought to life on the ice with energy and artistry. The Honda Center is a fantastic venue centrally located in Anaheim.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist

Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative