OCEA News

Information is power, and OCEA members receive regular email, text and social media updates about workplace issues and news. Many of those emails are archived below.

OC San Tentative Agreement Info & Meeting Reminder

June 11, 2025

After months of negotiations, your OCEA negotiations team is proud to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with OC San.

County Budget Hearing Update: Advocating for You to the Board of Supervisors

June 11, 2025

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Board of Supervisors engaged in a public discussion as they prepare to consider approval of the County’s 2025-26 budget later this month.

Your Voice is Needed: TAKE THE SSA APS SURVEY TODAY!

June 10, 2025

We've heard from your colleagues about workplace challenges at APS. During recent LMC discussions, your APS member-representatives expressed interest in having an opportunity for OCEA members to share concerns about workplace culture, supervision, and other issues within the division.

Update on CFS Mandatory Rotations

June 9, 2025

As many of you know, OCEA has been actively meeting with CFS and SSA leadership to address the ongoing concerns around mandatory rotations. These meetings have been part of a formal meet-and-confer process—the legal avenue available to your union when management makes changes that affect working conditions.

OC San Tentative Agreement Reached: Membership Meeting June 11, 2025

June 5, 2025

We’re pleased to share we’ve reached a tentative agreement with OC San. Your negotiations team is proud to have secured a deal on time, and we believe this agreement delivers a secure contract with meaningful improvements for OCEA members.

Building on Our Strength for 2026: Virtual Membership Meeting Recap

June 4, 2025

Thank you to the hundreds of OCEA members who joined our virtual membership meetings last Tuesday, May 28, 2025. For those unable to attend, you can watch the full video by clicking the play button above.

OCEA Member Luncheon at OCDA: Wed., June 4, 2025

June 3, 2025

Both sessions will cover the same topics. FREE OCEA Swag and lunch will be provided.

Garden Grove Workers Show Unity, Demand Fairness at Council

May 30, 2025

Your Garden Grove employee unions showed up in force at the May 27 City Council meeting —with one clear message: Garden Grove workers deserve fair treatment and a fair contract.

OCFA Members: Your 2.75% Wage Increase Arrives May 30

May 29, 2025

This Friday, you’ll see your negotiated 2.75% base salary increase on your May 30 paycheck. This represents the third increase of your OCEA-negotiated multi-year wage improvements for your current MOU.

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day

May 26, 2025

As we observe Memorial Day today, OCEA remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Their courage secured the freedoms we exercise every day—including the right to organize and advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity in the workplace.

Introducing Your 2025 Superior Court Negotiations Team!

May 22, 2025

As you know, 2025 Superior Court Negotiations are on the horizon. Thank you to all OCEA members working at the various Courts who completed our recent negotiations survey. We are currently reviewing your responses to help us determine your priorities as a membership for when we return to the table to fight for the wages, working conditions and MOU enhancements you deserve.

OMEA ACTION ALERT: City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 27

May 22, 2025

As we continue to face difficult negotiations with the City of Orange, your presence is urgently needed at the upcoming Orange City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. Now is the time to stand together, show our strength, and make sure City leaders hear directly from the people who keep the City running.

Virtual Membership Meeting May 28: Negotiations & Budget Updates

May 16, 2025

As you may recall, your last OCEA-negotiated contract resulted in the highest wage increase of any non-safety County bargaining unit when it was ratified (13% total—4.75% in June 2023; 4.25% in 2024; and 4% in June 2025). Our negotiations team was also able to secure multiple other improvements and benefit enhancements that have benefited thousands of OCEA members.

Take the 2025 TTC Staff Survey Now Through Fri., May 23, 2025

May 15, 2025

As most of you know, since 2021, OCEA has been working closely with Treasurer-Tax Collector (“TTC”) staff and County leadership to address long-standing management issues within your department. Specifically, the issues of vacancies and leadership style/culture during the tenure of elected Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich. While some significant improvements were reported early in the process of collaborating with County and department leadership, it is apparent that serious issues remain unresolved. Late last year, the Orange County Board of Supervisors moved not to renew TTC Freidenrich’s investment authority to manage the County’s investment pool of about $17 billion.

OC San Negotiations Update + Join Us for Hot Dog Day May 22, 2025

May 15, 2025

Your OCEA negotiations team met with the District again yesterday and will return to the table May 22, 2025. We continue to make steady progress in negotiations. While there’s still work to be done, the tone of discussions with OC San has remained positive and productive.

Items 1 - 15 of 1236  12345678910Next