April 24, 2020

The Voice of OC digital news publication posted an editorial written by OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield. CB advocates that Washington D.C. provide additional critical financial support for local government in response to the pandemic.

April 23, 2020

We have received numerous inquiries from OCEA members at Orangewood concerned about exposure to the COVID-19 virus and threats to their health.

April 22, 2020

Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

April 14, 2020

Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

April 14, 2020

Late last week County Human Resource Services (HRS) sent a notice to workers currently enrolled in a pre-tax Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA).

April 11, 2020

Many of you have recently contacted OCEA regarding an April 9 Internal Bulletin titled "COVID-19 Testing of Symptomatic Sworn Personnel.” The Bulletin did not mention testing availability for other workers at the Sheriff’s Department.