September 28, 2021

The OCERS general election begins this week with the arrival of ballots in your mailbox. It's important for the pension security of every member to re-elect OCERS Board member Chris Prevatt. Ballots must be received by the Registrar of Voters by November 2, 2021 at 9 a.m. (not just postmarked).

September 24, 2021

Are you an OCEA member who served in our country’s armed forces or have immediate family members who served or are currently serving? If so, please consider completing the attached OCEA Veterans Survey.

September 24, 2021

It has been an honor to represent public servants as your Trustee on the OCERS Board. As you know, workers elect two member representatives to serve as Trustees on your behalf. I was first elected to the Board in 2012, and I have consistently stood with you to protect your OCERS pension against attacks and unnecessary cost increases.

September 15, 2021

When you’ve worked your whole life you deserve to retire with peace of mind knowing your pension will be there for you. That’s why it’s so important to have fighters who represent the interests of working families on the OCERS Board of Retirement.

September 10, 2021

One of OCEA’s most popular seminar topics – Wills and Trusts - is back in a virtual format brought to you by Orange County’s Credit Union (OCCU) and presented by Affinity Trusts. The seminar is titled, "Controlling Your Legacy."

September 8, 2021

OCEA's annual Health Fair, presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, returns beginning today, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. And while it’s still the OCEA Health Fair, the event is going to be...well...different.

September 7, 2021

The OCEA Health & Welfare Trust virtual Health Fair kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 8, 2021, and we want to make sure you get your OCEA Swag Bag. Last year, we distributed more than 8,000 cooler bags loaded with OCEA swag and fun vendor materials.

September 6, 2021

Labor Day commemorates the struggles of working men and women who fought for many of the things we take for granted today – weekends, the eight-hour workday, the end of child labor, and the right to negotiate as equals for ​the fair wages and benefits ​you and your families​ deserve.

September 2, 2021

This year, the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust open enrollment period is September 1 through September 30, 2021. Your open enrollment benefits enrollment guide is in the mail and you should receive it soon. Your benefits will remain the same through plan year January 1 through December 31, 2022, unless you submit new open enrollment forms to OCEA during open enrollment.

August 26, 2021

Throughout this historic public health crisis, you and your coworkers have served the community with courage and professionalism. As the pandemic evolves, one thing remains consistent: OCEA’s ongoing demands to keep all workers safe! Workers standing together have strength in numbers. In this environment, the most impactful way workers can effectively exercise their power is by demanding safety in the workplace!