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.
What's Driving Auto Insurance Rates? (And What You Can Do About It!)
January 17, 2024
Velece Insurance reports auto insurance rates are rising across the board. That’s due to several factors including increases in driving, accidents and inflation.
RSVP TODAY: CFS Membership Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
January 10, 2024
Please join us for an update on the new CFS SSW and SSSS LMC, as well as the current status of the meet and confer over mandatory transfers and program term limits.
RSVP TODAY: SAMA Membership Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 11
December 21, 2023
Happy Holidays SAMA members! We want to thank you for another year of hard work and service to the people and City of Santa Ana.
VOTE TODAY: CMCEA Board Election
December 18, 2023
As we approach the end of the year, it is time once again to come together and exercise your right to shape the future of your association.
SSA CFS Potential Position Term Limits & Mandatory Transfers Update: Dec. 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
We are writing to provide an update regarding speculation about potential position term limits and mandatory transfers of SSWs and SSSSs within CFS (not including APS).
Ducks, Clippers, & Lakers Tickets Available Now From OCEA Special Events!
December 1, 2023
Don't miss these great, discounted games for OCEA members only!
And the 2023 Distinguished Board Member is …
November 29, 2023
Each year OCEA’s Board of Directors and OCEA staff celebrate OCEA’s stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to recognize their collective achievements and some outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the Union.
And the 2023 Steward Award Winners Are …
November 21, 2023
Each year OCEA’s Board of Directors and OCEA staff celebrate OCEA’s stewards with an end-of-the-year awards ceremony to recognize their collective achievements and some outstanding individuals who stepped up in big ways for their co-workers and the Union.
CFS Potential Position Term Limits & Mandatory Transfers Update: Nov. 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
We again met with CFS management on Oct. 31, 2023. Unfortunately, the presentation created much more uncertainty rather than what we had hoped would be confirmation and clarification.
AMEA Updates: Council Member Kurtz Visits AMEA, JDQ Update & more!
November 8, 2023
Periodic highlights of AMEA members, their work, news and events.
Government Affairs Update: November 2023
November 8, 2023
We must always remember that politics takes an interest in us regardless of whether we take an interest in politics.
SSO PDQ Update: Nov. 4, 2023
November 4, 2023
It is of the utmost importance that as many SSOs as possible complete the current PDQ questionnaire completely and accurately, in a timely manner.
Introducing the OC San LMC: Apply Today!
November 2, 2023
Did you know OC San has a new Labor Management Committee dedicated to creating workplace improvements at the Sanitation District?
OCEA Hot Dogger at FMEF/FMA: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14
November 2, 2023
Don't miss the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon, the Official Hot Dog of the Orange County Labor Movement, at your work location!
OC San Know Your Rights Training: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
November 1, 2023
Please join us for a 30-min 'Know Your Rights" Training hosted by your OCEA labor representatives.
