Orange County Water District Employees Association
OCEA members in the Orange County Water District are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Orange County Water District 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 Orange County Water District. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Orange County Water District. 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.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
OCWDEA Members: Wage Increase for 2024 This Week
July 18, 2024
This raise is part of the contract your OCWDEA team negotiated, ensuring you receive fair compensation for your dedicated service to the Orange County Water District.
Your Retirement Security: IRISS BARRIGA WILL BE YOUR NEXT OCERS TRUSTEE!
May 30, 2024
Iriss ran in the election unopposed, and with no opponent filing papers against her, she will take over Chris Prevatt’s General Member seat on the OCERS Board of Retirement in January 2025!
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Specialist
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
