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.
OCFA Negotiations Update: Sept. 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
Because of the solidarity between OCEA and Firefighters Local 3631, the pressure is on OCFA and the JPA Board to negotiate fairly, now more than ever before!
A Message from Your New OCEA President
September 21, 2022
It is truly one of the great honors of my life to become your OCEA President. Thank you to the Board of Directors for your belief in me, and to retired President Lezlee Neebe for your steadfast commitment to OCEA’s working families.
Superior Court Negotiations Update: Sept. 19, 2022
September 19, 2022
On Friday, Sept. 16, the OCEA coalition bargaining team met with the Superior Court bargaining team for our third negotiations session.
REMINDER: 2022 OCEA Health Fair is Happening Now!
September 19, 2022
Don't forget, the 2022 OCEA Health & Welfare Trust HEALTH FAIR IS HERE! Thank you to all OCEA members who joined us at our Drive-Thru & Walk-Up locations. We've distributed thousands of swag bags packed with goodies and health/vendor resources!
ZOOM LINK for Today's SAMA Membership Meeting
September 19, 2022
Please join us at OCEA (830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana) at Noon Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 for a VERY IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP MEETING to discuss the status of negotiations and the City’s current proposal.
LAST CHANCE TO COMPLETE: TTC Follow-Up Survey
September 19, 2022
As you recall, in 2021 OCEA staff met with the Treasurer-Tax Collector and Agency representatives following completion of an administrative review of TTC staffing, structure, IT, and other operational issues. During that meeting we provided worker feedback concerning the TTC’s job performance.
SAMA Negotiations Update: Vote Now on Your Contract through Noon Tuesday, Sept. 20
September 19, 2022
Thank you to all members who joined us today for our General Membership meeting online and at OCEA.
ROV Volunteer Night at OCEA is This Tuesday, Sept. 13
September 12, 2022
FALL ELECTION SEASON HAS ARRIVED—IT’S TIME TO GET INVOLVED! Your participation to get OCEA-endorsed candidates elected is critical to the success of working families in Orange County, including yours!
Superior Court Negotiations Update: Sept. 12, 2022
September 12, 2022
During our Sept. 9 session we presented the Court with our initial proposal, which clearly targets the unique economic and workplace challenges you and your families face in today’s environment.
SAMA Membership Meeting: Sept. 19, 2022
September 12, 2022
Please join us at OCEA (830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana) at Noon Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 for a VERY IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP MEETING to discuss the status of negotiations and the City’s current proposal.
Voice of OC: Is OCFA on Fire?
September 9, 2022
Thank you for your continued support as we stand together for a fair contract for OCEA members at the Orange County Fire Authority. We know these needlessly drawn-out negotiations have been difficult for you and your families, but we are rallying the support of the community and gaining momentum, which we hope will create movement at the bargaining table.
OCEA Health Fair: Opportunity Drawings, Swag & Resources!
September 9, 2022
The 2022 OCEA Health & Welfare Trust HEALTH FAIR IS HERE! Thank you to all OCEA members who joined us Thursday at West Justice Center for our first official Drive-Thru & Walk-Up location. We distributed swag bags packed with goodies and health/vendor resources!
DA Office: Protecting Your Time Off!
September 9, 2022
As you may know, the State has changed its holiday commemoration from Columbus Day, Oct. 10, to California Native People’s Day, Sept. 23. The Courts are complying with this change and will observe Sept. 23 as a holiday.
Caseload Management Forum Update: Sept. 8, 2022
September 8, 2022
Since the last CFS Caseload Management Forum OCEA members and staff have been working hard to organize the workplace to continue to raise our voices for change. This internal organizing has primarily involved meeting with the Agency Director to reiterate our demands, pre-meeting with ER workers in preparation for the August CMF, and finally meeting on Aug. 31 for the CMF meeting. Below is a recap of those efforts.
PLEASE COMPLETE: TTC Follow-Up Survey
September 7, 2022
As you recall, in 2021 OCEA staff met with the Treasurer-Tax Collector and Agency representatives following completion of an administrative review of TTC staffing, structure, IT, and other operational issues. During that meeting we provided worker feedback concerning the TTC’s job performance.
