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.

June 30, 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. We know the only real leadership we can count on is the Union Strong leadership we provide ourselves. One of the critical roles our union plays is to ensure through our unity that we keep all workers safe.

June 26, 2020

As the County prepares to implement return-to-workplace plans, I wanted to provide an update via video on two issues: Workplace Safety; and the Financial Impacts of COVID-19.

June 16, 2020

The safety of OCEA members and their families is the top priority of your union during these challenging times. We must also stand strong together as one union to protect each worker’s economic health and security. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty all over the world and that uncertainty extends to Sacramento where state lawmakers are at work crafting the budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The OCEA Legislative Advocacy team continues to analyze the state budget as it evolves and we will know more about its potential impact on the County in the coming days.

June 15, 2020

Graduation is a hard-earned achievement and a milestone that deserves to be commemorated with more than pomp and circumstance. It deserves a party! Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, many graduation ceremonies have been canceled or postponed until the fall. Even in the absence of traditional ceremonies, we want to help you celebrate your recent 2020 graduate!

June 4, 2020

We are writing today to alert you to a potential attack that could impact your job security and personal information.

May 25, 2020

Our national holidays can provide you, me, and every American an opportunity to put aside our differences and remember those things that bind us together as a nation. Even as our country stands divided in one of the most politically polarized environments since the 1960s, we can all stand together to honor and respect the sacrifices made by so many to preserve our American values and keep our country safe.