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!
Hiring/AL cash out freezes lifted!
July 5, 2017
We have some positive news to report: The hiring freeze and ban on countywide annual leave cash outs will be lifted over the weekend, following a request from OCEA!
RSVP for THURSDAY, AUG. 3: Get to Know Your County HRA Plan
July 5, 2017
Come and learn the ins and outs of our County HRA plan, including how to access your account, manage your investments, and file for claims reimbursement when appropriate.
Summer fun with OCEA
July 3, 2017
In addition to all you and your family have planned in the sun, we wanted to update you about a couple of exciting summertime developments with you union.
Governor signs budget; OCEA advocates to lift hiring and AL freezes
June 28, 2017
Yesterday Governor Jerry Brown signed California’s new budget, which provides relief for counties that were bracing for potential cuts.
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