Public Defender
OCEA members in the Public Defender’s office are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Public Defender’s office 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 in the Public Defender’s office. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Public Defender’s office. 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!
Anti-worker staff in the County Civic Center
October 17, 2019
We have again spoken to Human Resources and have been advised that workers should contact their immediate supervisors if anyone would like to move to another work space because of the hot and uncomfortable conditions.
OCEA members ratify Tentative Agreement with County
October 15, 2019
The OCEA Board of Directors, your OCEA Bargaining Team, OCEA Stewards and staff are proud to announce the ratification of a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the County of Orange by all six OCEA bargaining units.
Tentative Agreement Reached! - Membership Meeting and MOU Details
October 8, 2019
After months of hard-fought negotiations, your bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with the County.
County Negotiations Update - Sept. 25, 2019
September 25, 2019
I want to give you a quick update on negotiations and assure you that we continue to make significant progress towards a fair and equitable agreement away from the main table.
Lakers tickets are here and OCEA members get a discount!
September 6, 2019
We have again spoken to Human Resources and have been advised that workers should contact their immediate supervisors if anyone would like to move to another work space because of the hot and uncomfortable conditions.
PUBLIC DEFENDER STEWARDS
Joseph Arrocha
Judy Bowling
Erick Castellanos
Jorge Castro
Lubna Debbini
Lissette Duran
Marco Garcia
Leticia Guerrero
Jessica Herrera
Mimi Lam
Sergio Mejia
Sergio Moya
Rene Pena
Jhosue Perez
Isabel Quintero
Carmen Saavedra
Ena Toledano
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative