February 6, 2025

As you may know, the first week of February marks Court Reporting & Captioning Week nationally, and Court Worker Appreciation Month here at OCEA. I want to take this time to celebrate you for the work you do to ensure a just and fair society for all.

February 6, 2025

As many of you know, we recently launched the CFS Social Worker Survey to elicit your feedback on the challenges you face and the urgently needed CFS changes. We’ve received an overwhelming volume of responses, but we still want to make sure everyone who wants to contribute can—so, we’re extending the survey deadline to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

February 6, 2025

OCEA has heard from some of your co-workers about increasing workload demands and management issues at OCPC. We take these concerns seriously and want to ensure your voices are heard.

February 6, 2025

I am sending you this update regarding our ongoing efforts to address and remedy challenging working conditions in the TTC Office.

February 5, 2025

Your District Attorney Labor Management Committee met with D.A. management Jan. 21, 2025. As you may know, the Labor Management Committee is a collaborative partnership between OCEA and D.A. management to achieve agency-wide goals, propose improvements to workplace processes, and resolve broad issues.

February 5, 2025

As you may know, your negotiations team and OCEA will return to the table to negotiate your next MOU with OC San this year. In preparation for negotiations, OCEA will be on site to meet with members during two upcoming visits. This will provide you with the opportunity to discuss any proposal ideas or ask any questions you may have regarding negotiations. You can join us at any point during the allotted time frames, as there will be no formal agenda. Please join us for lunch and say hello, even if you do not have any input or questions!

January 30, 2025

Your survey responses to our recent call for action regarding CFS working conditions have been powerful. For those who haven't yet had the chance to participate, we've extended the deadline for this critical workplace survey to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

January 28, 2025

Since your co-workers on the HCA O&E Organizing Committee appeared before the County Board of Supervisors to present our request for specialty pay for your program Oct. 8, 2024, a flurry of action has taken place!

January 25, 2025

We will commence negotiations with the City this Spring. Your AMEA Negotiations Team is preparing to fight hard for you at the table for the wages, benefits, and working conditions you deserve. As we prepare, one of the key components in this process involves your input.

January 23, 2025

On behalf of the AMEA Board of Directors and the Executive Board, I want to thank you for the hard work you put in for the residents of Anaheim each day. Not only does your work help our city function, but it will benefit Anaheim for years to come. Just as your work keeps the City running, our collective work in 2024 helped to build bridges among our membership, politically, and in our communities, that will also resonate for years to come.

January 23, 2025

Earlier this week you received an email detailing the letter we sent to SSA Executive Management suspending the CFS Labor Management Committee.

January 22, 2025

The rising cost of higher education can be a significant obstacle for many working families. To help overcome this challenge, the OCEA-affiliated Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) provides annual scholarships to support working individuals and their families.

January 22, 2025

Please join us for the first membership meeting of 2025 where we will discuss upcoming negotiations. OCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative Kerensa Schupmann, our lead negotiator, will present a Negotiations 101 training and open our 2025 GGCEA Negotiations Survey for members to take.

January 21, 2025

As many of you are aware, during the 2023 County negotiations OCEA and the County agreed to form a CFS Labor Management Committee (LMC) to address ongoing challenges faced by CFS social workers. The LMC was intended to create a meaningful space for workers and management to collaborate, share ideas, and find real solutions to some of the most pressing CFS issues. Unfortunately, that objective failed to materialize.

January 14, 2025

We are sure many of you are aware of County Interim CEO Michelle Aguirre’s January 3, 2025, memo outlining certain budget mitigation actions in light of perceived potential County budget shortfalls.