July 23, 2020

It's hard to find good news for public servants in the midst of a historic pandemic but we have some to share. County workers receiving their regularly scheduled paycheck this Friday should notice a bump in their pay.

July 21, 2020

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues its disruptions to our lives and workplaces, we wanted to send you a brief reminder regarding our OCEA Resource Directory currently available on our website. We have compiled this resource document to help you navigate services available in your community and our state.

July 20, 2020

Many of you may remember the battles fought by OCEA and our members in the Costa Mesa City Employees Association when an anti-worker City Council majority attempted to layoff hundreds of City workers in violation of our negotiated labor agreements. We won that fight in court and when the Council put anti-worker initiatives before the voters, we defeated them again at the ballot box.

July 16, 2020

On Tuesday, the County Board of Supervisors adopted a Voluntary Incentive Program (VIP) that establishes incentives to workers to voluntarily leave the County workforce. The Board also approved a voluntary furlough program, and the ability to opt out of the Sharewell PPO Health Plan. Today, County Human Resources held two information seminars via Zoom to explain the new program.

July 15, 2020

OCEA has been honored to host our Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair for the past several decades.

July 10, 2020

The County is evaluating possible COVID-19 related budget shortfalls and intends to propose incentives to workers to voluntarily leave the County workforce, a voluntary furlough program, and the ability to opt out of the Sharewell PPO Health Plan. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review and possibly approve these proposals, including a Voluntary Incentive Program, at its meeting on July 14, 2020.

July 6, 2020

As the opening of the economy fluctuates and reported COVID-19 cases are steadily increasing, you and many of your coworkers are being asked to return to the workplace.

July 6, 2020

I want to update you on steps taken by OCEA Board members, Stewards, and staff to protect your financial security in this continuing public health crisis and the resulting County budget shortfalls.

July 3, 2020

The response to OCEA's Safety Survey 2.0 has been excellent and I want to thank all OCEA members who have provided an honest and clear view of safety conditions in your workplace. We just discovered that the service receiving and compiling your survey data is down for maintenance and won't be back online in time to give everyone a chance to respond.

July 2, 2020

Throughout this historic public health crisis, you and your coworkers have been serving the community with courage and professionalism. The COVID-19 pandemic presents our generation with a once in a lifetime challenge and OCEA members are leading the frontline response. One of the critical roles our union plays is to ensure through our unity that we keep all workers safe.