October 23, 2025

Our records indicate that you have not completed the 2026 County Negotiations Survey. We have extended the survey deadline to Friday, Nov. 21 because WE NEED YOUR VOICE.

October 23, 2025

After months of intense negotiations, your Superior Court negotiations team has reached a tentative agreement with the Court. First and foremost: NO TAKEAWAYS. Your negotiations team fought to protect every benefit you currently have while securing a three-year contract with significant new improvements.

October 22, 2025

As a direct result of increased outreach and concerns from members, your OCEA staff and Orangewood management are again meeting periodically to address those concerns. We have jointly committed to maintaining an open line of communication so issues can be dealt with as quickly as possible.

October 20, 2025

After several months of negotiations, the City of Placentia has taken the position of issuing a Last, Best, and Final Offer (LBFO) to PCEA members. This is a pivotal moment in our fight for your successor MOU. Please join us during the hours of 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Placentia City Council Chambers for a membership meeting where we will vote to determine our next steps.

October 14, 2025

Your negotiations team has reached a tentative agreement with the City of Seal Beach.

October 10, 2025

Your negotiations team has a critical update to share about our contract negotiations with the City. Your attendance is important.

October 7, 2025

OCEA is excited to continue our group ticket partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025–26 season!

September 30, 2025

In late August your OCEA Superior Court negotiations team presented our opening proposal to the Court. Your OCEA team shared your feedback and personal experiences about the challenges facing Court employees, from the cost of living in Orange County to the changing nature of Court work. OCEA’s opening proposal addressed not just the issues Court employees face today, but also the stability needed for the uncertain times ahead.

September 29, 2025

Hello from Your CMCEA Board. We’re inviting you to take part in this year’s CMCEA Employee Satisfaction Survey. This survey is your opportunity to share honest feedback with the City about what it’s like to work for the City of Costa Mesa.

September 24, 2025

We are reaching out to announce OCEA has endorsed Troy Johnson in the upcoming CalPERS Board election. Troy is a union leader and is supported by unions throughout California. He is endorsed by the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the California Federation of Labor Unions among others!

September 18, 2025

Your solidarity made a difference! After months of the City saying there was no money and offering no wage increases, your strong presence at Tuesday's City Council meeting pushed for a change.

September 17, 2025

THE FIGHT FOR OUR NEXT CONTRACT STARTS NOW WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE 2026 NEGOTIATIONS SURVEY! The single most powerful tool we have as a union is our ability to negotiate and enforce our contract, our Memorandum of Understanding with the County (MOU). This contract represents OCEA's decades-long fight for better wages, benefits, work protections—every right we have earned in the workplace.

September 17, 2025

Late last month your OCEA Superior Court negotiations team presented our opening proposal to the Court.

September 5, 2025

Wednesday was a big day for the AMEA negotiations team, as it was our sixth negotiations session for the next MOU. Negotiations began on June 26th, a bit later than usual as a result of the ongoing class and compensation survey but are progressing quickly.

September 1, 2025

As I think about what you achieve each day—keeping our communities safe, our services running, and our county functioning—I realize that Orange County thrives because of you and the work you do.