Clerk of the Board
OCEA members in the Clerk of the Board's Office are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Clerk of the Board's Office 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 Clerk of the Board's Office. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Clerk of the Board's Office. 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!
Guess Who's Getting a 25% Raise!
June 30, 2025
Last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to give themselves a 25% raise, with Supervisor Katrina Foley providing the only dissenting vote. The County CEO and County Counsel also received significant raises. “Orange County Supervisors Now Make More Than California’s Governor,” the Voice of OC reported.
County Budget Hearing Update: Advocating for You to the Board of Supervisors
June 11, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Board of Supervisors engaged in a public discussion as they prepare to consider approval of the County’s 2025-26 budget later this month.
Building on Our Strength for 2026: Virtual Membership Meeting Recap
June 4, 2025
Thank you to the hundreds of OCEA members who joined our virtual membership meetings last Tuesday, May 28, 2025. For those unable to attend, you can watch the full video by clicking the play button above.
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.
Virtual Membership Meeting May 28: Negotiations & Budget Updates
May 16, 2025
As you may recall, your last OCEA-negotiated contract resulted in the highest wage increase of any non-safety County bargaining unit when it was ratified (13% total—4.75% in June 2023; 4.25% in 2024; and 4% in June 2025). Our negotiations team was also able to secure multiple other improvements and benefit enhancements that have benefited thousands of OCEA members.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist