August 23, 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!

August 17, 2021

Speakers at Monday’s Coronavirus press briefing held by 2nd District Supervisor Katrina Foley included County Health Officer and HCA Director Dr. Clayton Chau and public school teacher Sarah Auwarter. Supervisor Foley asked me to provide OCEA’s perspective as General Manager of the County’s largest public sector union. The topic: The rising infection rates among County workers reported by Orange County Register on Saturday.

August 13, 2021

COVID-19 remains a serious concern to public health. To protect vulnerable populations and to ensure a sufficient, consistent supply of workers in high-risk healthcare and congregate settings, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued four (4) Public Health Orders designed to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Depending on your work functions, these Public Health Orders may require you to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccine, submit to regular COVID-19 testing, and/or receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

August 12, 2021

The deadline for nominations to be submitted for the 2021 Steve Ambriz Team Excellence Award is tomorrow, Friday, August 13th, 2021. Visit the HCA/OCEA Labor Management Committee (LMC) Team Excellence Award Intranet webpage for application criteria, details about previous winners, and additional information about what makes an excellent team. A nomination form can be downloaded under Application Submission. Because the link is on the HCA intranet, I cannot share it with you here.

August 9, 2021

The Public Guardian Case Management Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18th. The conference call details are provided by management in advance of each meeting.

August 3, 2021

OCEA’s Health Fair is coming up in just a few short weeks and that means bags, swag, and vendor giveaways along with expert tips on how to live your best, healthy life.

July 26, 2021

There were proud parents and happy students at the OCEA Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday.

July 23, 2021

It's a pleasure to deliver the following news. When you review your paycheck today, you will see a 2.5% general wage increase and a further 1.2% decrease in "Reverse Pick up" retirement contributions. That’s a net effect increase in your gross income of 3.7%.

July 6, 2021

The celebrated New York Yankees are coming to Angel Stadium in August. The Angels are offering exclusive ticket discounts for OCEA members now that pandemic restrictions have been lifted. If you act fast, you can save $19 per person for seating in the Right Field Pavilion. Seats cost $45 apiece but you pay only $26 per person plus processing fees. The savings for a family of four could total $76.

July 2, 2021

We received several calls from our members regarding County worker pay raises negotiated by your OCEA Bargaining Team and adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2019.