OC Waste & Recycling
OCEA members at OC Waste & Recycling are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member at OC Waste & Recycling 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 OC Waste & Recycling. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to OC Waste & Recycling. 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!
County Adds Additional Meetings for Improved Retiree Healthcare Presentation
March 29, 2023
The County has added additional live presentations and virtual presentations regarding the changes to retiree healthcare.
APPLY TODAY: 2023 OCEA Scholarship Increased to $2,500
March 28, 2023
The 2023 OCEA Board of Directors Scholarship will be awarded to three applicants this June. With ongoing inflation causing a rise in the cost of living, your OCEA Board of Directors has increased the award amount for each recipient from $2,000 to $2,500 for each scholarship.
Free Paper Shred & E-Waste Recycling at OCEA March 31
March 23, 2023
OCEA is hosting this FREE event in collaboration with Orange County's Credit Union, Shred Confidential and California Electronics. OCEA members can guard against identity theft and conquer household clutter for free!
County Negotiations Update: March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
The OCEA negotiations team met on Wednesday, March 22. Our team completed our negotiations proposal prior to the formal commencement of negotiations on Wednesday, April 5.
OCEA Board Member Receives Woman of the Year Award in Sacramento Today
March 20, 2023
Please join OCEA in congratulating Board Member Samantha Maria Soto (everyone calls her Sami) as she will be honored today as the Woman of the Year for the 34th Senate District in Sacramento.
OC WASTE & RECYCLING STEWARDS
Damion Cotton
William Flores
Joseph Hernandez
Christopher Martinez
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Specialist

Charles Leon
Labor Relations Representative