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.
OCEA Labor Representatives negotiate contracts and represent employees in disputes with management. The labor representatives assigned to your agency are listed below.
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Representative
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Representative
Stewards are your coworkers who serve as the link between OCEA and its members, advocating for workers on the job. Find out how to become a steward.
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The County is currently developing its 2026 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP), and if history is any indication, we already know what the County will say: resources are limited. Our next round of negotiations may be in 2027, but the financial story the County will bring to that bargaining table is being written now. The County Asked for Input. Let’s Give It to Them.
Several OCEA members have reached out to stewards and Labor Relations Representatives with questions about the Retirement Assistance Program (RAP) proposed by the County. The County has not yet determined or provided us with significant program details. Here’s what we know at the moment.
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.
OCEA members have voted to ratify the Tentative Agreement with the County. Once adopted, your 3% base-building wage increase will be reflected in your paycheck starting Sept. 24. Because this is a short term contract, your negotiations team will return to the table in early 2027. Between now and 2027, we will continue to build.
