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.
Laguna Niguel Negotiations Update: March 14, 2024
March 14, 2023
Last month you received an update regarding the City Manager and negotiations. We are very pleased to report that, as you are probably aware, the City Council did retain the City Manager.
Negotiations 101 Membership Meeting: Tuesday, March 14 on Zoom
March 13, 2023
Please join us for our Virtual Negotiations 101 update from Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.
OCFA Negotiations Update: March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
For the first time in over a year, we had a productive meeting which included OCFA increasing their wage proposal. However, it was not enough and not yet reflective of your value or the valuable services that you provide.
Meet Your New AMEA Executive Board
March 3, 2023
Thank you for your continued involvement in AMEA. AMEA members recently elected a new Executive Board and we wanted to introduce ourselves to you.
AMEA Logo Design Contest
March 3, 2023
We are holding a contest to replace our current AMEA logo! The new logo can only have 2 colors and must say “AMEA” and “Established 1946” or “Est. 1946.”
OCEA Members Only: Negotiations 101 at OC Waste & Recycling March 9
March 2, 2023
Join us for a presentation about upcoming negotiations with your OCEA team!
Improved Retiree Healthcare: Final Presentation Schedule
March 1, 2023
Your future Retiree Medical Benefits are about to change.
LAST CHANCE to complete the 2023 Negotiations Survey
February 24, 2023
Thank you to all OCEA members who have submitted their 2023 OCEA Negotiations Survey! We’ve heard from some of you during our recent OCEA Members Only events that you were waiting for more information to complete your survey. While we are not able to bring our presentation to every agency, we want to present it to you here in case you need more information, too.
OCPW & OCWR Membership Meeting: 12-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27
February 21, 2023
Join OCEA for important union updates and an inside look at the negotiations process.
Negotiations Update: Take Your Survey by Feb. 23
February 17, 2023
The deadline for Negotiations Surveys is approaching. Make sure your priorities are heard by taking the survey and getting involved!
Laguna Niguel OCEA Update: Feb. 17, 2023
February 17, 2023
As you may have seen, there is an item on the Feb. 21 Closed Session Agenda regarding the dismissal of the City Manager. The OCEA Leadership committee met on Friday to discuss the item and the implications on our MOU negotiations.
Sign On to OCEA's Step 2 Grievance & More Ways to Get Involved
February 15, 2023
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION. If you would like to get involved, you can participate at various levels of involvement.
OCEA Membership Meeting at OCSD is Noon Fri., Feb. 24
February 15, 2023
Join OCEA for important union updates and an inside look at the negotiations process.
SAMA Negotiations: Tentative Agreement Approved
February 15, 2023
SAMA members have voted to overwhelmingly ratify the Tentative Agreement for a new 3-year Memorandum of Understanding with the City.
CFS Update: Virtual Membership Meeting Tues., Feb. 14
February 10, 2023
OCEA filed a Step 1 grievance against SSA for failing to follow the language and intent of the CFS Caseload Management Forum language in the Community Services MOU. SSA has denied the grievance. OCEA is escalating to Step 2 for adjudication by the Chief of Employee Relations.
