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.
O.C. Probation Staff: Know Your Rights as an OCEA member!
July 25, 2023
It is important you know that as a union member you are legally protected and have the right to contact your union about workplace issues!
OCEA Hot Dog Wagon: July 27 at Lamoreaux
July 21, 2023
Join us 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for union updates and OCEA hot dogs!
County Wage Increase and Small Dues Increase Friday
July 20, 2023
Today we celebrate that OCEA members were able to negotiate a new contract BEFORE the expiration of the current one, and that the negotiated increases are higher than LA County, and the highest wage increases in a contract this year for County workers across all Southern California counties.
Superior Court Paralegal Class & Comp Update
July 19, 2023
Paralegals in the Superior Court requested a Classification & Compensation Study last August. The study was completed in June and based on the study results the Court has proposed several changes.
Field Personnel: Cool Off on Breaks & Lunches at AMEA
July 18, 2023
If you need somewhere to take your break or cool down, stop by your AMEA Office for some ice-cold drinks and A/C.
Orangewood Safety Update: July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
Last week OCEA staff—including Operations Manager Veronica Rodarte, and labor relations representatives and organizers on our teams for SSA and HCA—met with County staff regarding a list of issues and proposed solutions we compiled with your input.
LNCEA Hot Dogger: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18
July 14, 2023
Don't miss the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon when it comes to the City of Laguna Niguel for LNCEA members!
SAVE THE DATE: OCEA Health Fair Returns Sept. 7, 2023
July 12, 2023
It's back and better than ever! Join us this September at OCEA HQ!
BCEA Negotiation Update: July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023
We are pleased to announce that the City Council adopted our tentative agreement on Friday, June 30.
Orangewood Safety Virtual Meeting: July 5, 2023
June 30, 2023
OCEA will hold a meeting to discuss safety concerns at Orangewood for members virtually, Noon-1 p.m. Wed., July 5.
OC Animal Care Hot Dogger: July 6, 2023
June 30, 2023
Please join us for a visit from the OCEA Hot Dog Wagon, 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at OC Animal Care in Tustin.
County Negotiations Update: Tentative Agreement Approved!
June 27, 2023
We are happy to report that the Board of Supervisors adopted our agreement by a 5-0 vote! This vote is the culmination of so much hard work and planning by OCEA members and leaders. For the first time in decades, we will not go past expiration on our MOU, and we are confident this is the start of a new day in OC.
BCEA Negotiation Update: June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023
Today, BCEA members voted to accept and ratify the tentative agreement BCEA negotiated with the City of Brea. The next step is for the City Council to vote to adopt the agreement, which is scheduled to occur Friday, June 30, at a special City Council meeting.
Laguna Niguel: 3.5% Wage Increase and Small Dues Increase
June 27, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, the OCEA Leadership Committee met for our regular monthly meeting. Please take a moment to review some important OCEA news.
BCEA Negotiations Update: June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023
For months, your BCEA negotiations team has been fighting for you at the table—and we are very close to reaching a Tentative Agreement. While we were hoping to hear back from the City on Friday with clarifications on the last few details, unfortunately we did not.