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.
FREE Paper Shred & E-Waste Recycling: 9a-1p Mon., April 1 at OCEA
March 26, 2024
OCEA members can guard against identity theft and conquer household clutter for free with this OCEA Members Only event.
Next DA Paralegal Committee Meeting Moved to April 30, 2024
March 25, 2024
We hope to get an update shortly from the District Attorney on the status of the Senior Paralegal position, so we can bring that information to the meeting.
PROTECT HB Libraries! Call to Action!
March 25, 2024
On March 19, the City Council voted by a 4-3 vote to issue a “Request for Proposal” to outsource the Library. Outsourcing our City libraries not only hurts the City but is a dangerous action that demonstrates a willingness to undermine public service, good jobs, and our community assets.
CSA Boot Allowance Request Survey
March 25, 2024
We are in the middle of preparing a boot allowance request for the CSA classification. The request must include a safety justification and go through a safety assessment process prior to approval..
Laguna Niguel Library Fire Update: March, 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
There was a fire Friday at the Laguna Niguel library branch. We are grateful there were no injuries to staff or patrons, and we have been in contact with the County regarding potential impacts.
CSO Class & Comp Update: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
As you may know, the County is currently conducting a market study for the CSO and SSO classifications. This process can often be quite lengthy, especially for the study to be thorough and accurate.
HCA Meet & Confer Updates: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
As you may know, when there are significant changes to your working conditions, OCEA has the right to meet and confer to discuss the potential impacts to your job.
SSO Class & Comp Update: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
As you may know, the County is currently conducting a market study for the CSO and SSO classifications. This process can often be quite lengthy, especially for the study to be thorough and accurate.
Protect Your Retirement: Vote Iriss for OCERS!
March 18, 2024
In the fight to protect your retirement security, Iriss Barriga—your OCEA Board Member and OCEA Health & Welfare Trustee—has stepped up to run for the open General Member seat on the OCERS Board of Retirement and become your next elected Trustee. Today marks an important first step in that process!
OCEA Blood Drive: Noon-6 p.m. Wed., March 27
March 14, 2024
To make your life-saving appointment please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: OCEASA.
APPLY NOW for $2,500 OCEA Scholarship
March 14, 2024
We know paying for a college education isn’t easy. That’s why the OCEA Board of Directors awards scholarships each year for dependents of OCEA members.
YLEA Negotiations Update: March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024
We conducted a membership meeting Feb. 13, 2024, to discuss that process and the negotiations survey. The deadline for survey responses closed the same day and your negotiations team has met three times since then to review survey results and continue to plan for negotiations.
Special Member Only Insurance Open Enrollment ENDS March 18, 2024
March 12, 2024
Your OCEA Health & Welfare Trust is excited to announce a special member only Open Enrollment period March 1 to March 18, 2024, for supplemental life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance from The Standard.
Apply Today for the D.A. Labor Management Committee
March 7, 2024
We are re-starting the Labor Management Committee for District Attorney workers, and we need your help!
