May 13, 2022

It's official—Voting for the 2022 Primary Election has begun!

May 11, 2022

The Sanitation District has provided us their proposed changes to several classifications, based on the Class and Comp Study they recently conducted. We have only received the Classification portion but should be receiving the Compensation portion of the study during upcoming negotiations sessions.

May 11, 2022

On December 15, 2021, OCEA sent a letter and a series of demands to Agency Director Debra Baetz. The letter and demands were intended to bring solutions to long-standing issues facing workers in CFS. The overall theme of our demands was to bring dignity, respect, and support to the workers who serve our most vulnerable residents.

May 4, 2022

We have great news to share with you—VOTING FOR MORE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES TO JOIN AMEA HAS BEGUN!

May 4, 2022

OCEA’s political involvement has one focus—to provide advice and advocacy that advances the interests of working people and their families. Part of that mission includes providing guidance and analysis to OCEA members about candidates who, as elected officials, enact policies that govern every aspect of our workplace lives.

May 3, 2022

Thank you to Orange County’s Credit Union for celebrating Mother’s Day with OCEA members by hosting a sweepstakes for four $75 Gift Cards to 1800Flowers.com!

May 3, 2022

Last week an email went out regarding Senate Bill 848. This bill would eliminate the sunset provision for remote appearances in specific civil court proceedings. We have been conducting a series of lobby visits on SB 848 and our opposition to the bill. There is a chance the bill's author may accelerate the timeline and bring it to the floor as early as this week!

May 2, 2022

As you know, in late 2012 the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1162, which updated the penal code to require individuals who possess and administer controlled substances to undergo State and Federal background checks and to be free of any drug or alcohol-related convictions.

April 29, 2022

Your OCFA Bargaining Team, fellow OCEA members, and OCEA representatives spoke out during public comments at Thursday's JPA Board of Directors meeting against OCFA’s insulting proposal given to us at the bargaining table.

April 29, 2022

In preparation for upcoming negotiations, your OCEA Sanitation District Bargaining Team has met three times since March. We also received a financial presentation from the District in mid-April.

April 28, 2022

The campaign to win meaningful improvements for CFS workers continues to make progress. Since the end of 2021, workers and OCEA staff have come together to address long standing issues that were exasperated by the pandemic. Equipped with survey data, worker committees were held by program to identify specific demands by program to remedy the challenges in the workplace.

April 27, 2022

We want to extend a big “THANK YOU!” to all members who came out last week for our OCFA Bargaining Update Meeting. We had a great turnout and ensuing conversation about what’s going on at the bargaining table.

April 25, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives and the impact to our work has been profound. Court Reporters and other frontline workers saw their work change. Different practices, new procedures, and altered work environments became the norm. Despite all of this, Court Reporters throughout California maintained their commitment to professional excellence. Challenging work environments required Court Reporters to go above and beyond to protect the integrity of the record.

April 22, 2022

The April 28, 2022 AMEA General Membership Meeting will be held in person and via Zoom beginning at 5:30 p.m.

April 20, 2022

Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Halos in person at Angel Stadium in their 2022 run toward the World Series. Discounts can be as high as 60% OFF certain games!