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.

June 25, 2021

The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!

June 21, 2021

The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!

June 18, 2021

This weekend is Father’s Day. Many OCEA members are dads working hard to provide for their families and we would be remiss if we didn't mention the many single mothers who fulfill dual roles in their households. The pandemic adversely affected working families and presented significant challenges for working men and women.

June 18, 2021

Earlier today, County Executive Officer Frank Kim sent County workers a memorandum via email regarding proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The memorandum contained a description of changes the County intends to implement regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and future requirements applicable to members of the public.

June 14, 2021

This episode marks the end of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute" with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing this course to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. This week, Kevin asks us to "Dream Big."

June 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of our lives in so many ways. We’ve changed how we live and how we work. We’ve lost friends and loved ones. Even as vaccination programs and dedicated public workers help move California towards reopening, our personal losses will stay with us forever.

June 8, 2021

It's time for another OCEA "Members Only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Finding Strength." This is the 7th installment of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute with Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing the series to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.