John Wayne Airport
OCEA members at John Wayne Airport are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member at John Wayne Airport plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members at John Wayne Airport . Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to John Wayne Airport. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
BEWARE: Anti-Union Group Up to Their Old Tricks
July 3, 2025
Like clockwork, every few years members of an anti-union organization called the Freedom Foundation contact local union members urging them to break solidarity and abandon their union brothers and sisters. Recently, this group, which operates outside of California, sent misleading mailers and email messages to public employees across Orange County.
Guess Who's Getting a 25% Raise!
June 30, 2025
Last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to give themselves a 25% raise, with Supervisor Katrina Foley providing the only dissenting vote. The County CEO and County Counsel also received significant raises. “Orange County Supervisors Now Make More Than California’s Governor,” the Voice of OC reported.
County Budget Hearing Update: Advocating for You to the Board of Supervisors
June 11, 2025
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Board of Supervisors engaged in a public discussion as they prepare to consider approval of the County’s 2025-26 budget later this month.
Building on Our Strength for 2026: Virtual Membership Meeting Recap
June 4, 2025
Thank you to the hundreds of OCEA members who joined our virtual membership meetings last Tuesday, May 28, 2025. For those unable to attend, you can watch the full video by clicking the play button above.
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
As we observe Memorial Day today, OCEA remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Their courage secured the freedoms we exercise every day—including the right to organize and advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity in the workplace.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Representative
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist