A Memorandum of Understanding, also know as an MOU, is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. View your MOU below.
Join your union and enjoy immediate benefits.
OCEA Labor Representatives negotiate contracts and represent employees in disputes with management. The labor representatives assigned to your agency are listed below.
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Representative
Open Enrollment for 2027 OCEA Supplemental Benefits starts today, Sept. 1, 2026 through Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. The 2026 OCEA Health Fair will also return from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10! Don’t miss out!
Open Enrollment for 2027 OCEA Supplemental Benefits is Sept. 1-18, 2026. For County, Court, Law Library, and Fire Authority employees, the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust administers dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits at no cost to full and part-time employees in regular or limited-term positions. Additionally, members have the opportunity to purchase an upgraded dental plan, disability, life insurance coverage, and vision coverage for eligible dependents.
As we prepare for upcoming negotiations, your Law Library Negotiations Team has started the process of identifying member priorities, concerns, and proposal ideas. Your participation is essential to ensuring that negotiations reflect the needs and interests of the membership.
In January, Adele Lopez Tagaloa took the oath of office for her third term as an elected member of the OCERS Board of Trustees. Full funding is projected to be achieved by 2033. This means the promise of your pension is backed by real, tangible assets.
