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.
THANKSGIVING SWEEPSTAKES: Win a $100 Grocery Card!
November 4, 2022
Orange County's Credit Union is teaming up with OCEA to host a special THANKSGIVING 2022 SWEEPSTAKES!
Laguna Niguel City Workers - OCEA Update: Nov. 3, 2022
November 3, 2022
Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual membership meeting on Nov. 1. Workplace leaders, members, and OCEA staff had a robust multi-hour meeting. The main takeaway from your OCEA Leadership Team is: WE HEAR YOU.
AMEA Contract Ratified
November 3, 2022
Your AMEA 2022-2025 MOU was ratified by a majority of bargaining unit members after two days of voting earlier this week.
Important Court Reporter Update
November 3, 2022
We join you in expressing extreme disappointment and shock at the Judicial Council’s press release regarding the Court Reporter shortage in California. In its release the Judicial Council advocates for an “adjustment of the statutory framework of court reporting.” In other words, electronic reporting.
VOTE SOON: Election Day is This Tuesday, Nov. 8!
November 3, 2022
ELECTION DAY IS THIS TUESDAY, NOV. 8! Have you turned in your ballot yet?
Superior Court Contract Ratified
November 2, 2022
OCEA members in the Superior Court have voted by an overwhelming majority to ratify the tentative agreement your bargaining team fought for during two months of negotiations.
LAKERS TICKETS ARE 1/2-OFF for these select games!
November 1, 2022
Don't miss these OCEA DISCOUNTED LAKERS GAMES in November ... tickets are available now for 1/2-OFF the discounted OCEA member price!
AMEA Endorsements for Fall 2022 City Council Election
October 31, 2022
Election season has arrived and it's time to vote!
REMINDER: Superior Court Tentative Agreement Voting Ends Today
October 31, 2022
The OCEA coalition bargaining team and the Orange County Superior Court reached a tentative agreement on a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the General, Court Clerk, and Supervisor bargaining units.
D.A. Telecommuting Update: Oct. 31, 2022
October 31, 2022
As you know, your OCEA District Attorney stewards and OCEA staff have been working since January on your behalf to create a teleworking policy that works for our members and the D.A.’s Office.
AMEA Full-Time Negotiations Update: Tentative Agreement Voting Nov. 1 & 2
October 28, 2022
Your AMEA coalition bargaining team has received a Last, Best and Final Offer and reached a tentative agreement on successor Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for members in the General and Clerical Full-Time Bargaining Units.
AMEA Part-Time Negotiations Update: Tentative Agreement Voting Nov. 1 & 2
October 28, 2022
Your AMEA Part-Time coalition bargaining team has received a Last, Best and Final Offer and reached a tentative agreement on a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for members in the Part-Time Bargaining Unit.
Court Negotiations Meeting Reminder: OCEA at LJC Fri., Oct. 28
October 27, 2022
Your OCEA Superior Court Bargaining Team has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Superior Court.
MWD Negotiations Update: Oct. 26, 2022
October 26, 2022
Your Mesa Water District Employees Association Negotiations Team met with District representatives Tuesday, Oct. 25, and presented our initial proposal to the District.
REMINDER--Critical Member Action This Thursday, Oct. 27
October 26, 2022
Stand with your fellow OCEA members and OC Firefighters Local 3631 during a CRITICAL MEMBER ACTION at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 27, in the JPA Board Room.