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.
Only a few tickets left - Disney on Ice show at Honda Center
November 9, 2021
OCEA Special Events is offering discounts to the upcoming Disney on Ice presentation of, "Dream Big" at the Honda Center from Dec. 8-12! This one-of-a-kind show features some of your favorite Disney characters and stories brought to life on the ice with energy and artistry. The Honda Center is a fantastic venue centrally located in Anaheim.
NBEL Bargaining Update - November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021
On November 8th, your NBEL Bargaining Team met with City representatives and the City’s negotiator, Charles Sakai, to discuss our initial proposal. The City’s response was unacceptable as it failed to include the wage increases you and your families deserve. Your Bargaining Team responded with a counter proposal, which will be discussed at our next bargaining meeting on Monday, Nov. 15.
FMEF Update - November 5, 2021
November 5, 2021
Last Tuesday’s City Council meeting marked the Council’s third failed attempt to pass a budget resolution. The budget discussion was listed last on the City Council agenda and public comment did not begin until 10:48p.m. Despite this, FMEF members showed up to defend essential City services and delivered a strong “No Cuts” message to the City Council and community.
Free Veterans Day Event at Heroes Hall
November 4, 2021
We want to tell you about an upcoming Veterans Day event at Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa on the grounds of the OC Fair & Event Center. The area was once known as the Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAAB) - a training camp for WW II era pilots and navigators. That history comes to life in a special exhibit re-opening 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.
OCEA member Thanksgiving Sweepstakes is here!
November 3, 2021
This Thanksgiving, Orange County's Credit Union (OCCU) wants to show its appreciation to all of the public workers who make Orange County a great place to work and live.
PCEA reaches tentative agreement with City
November 3, 2021
A few short weeks ago we met to discuss the status of negotiations with the City. At that time the City had failed to propose any general wage increases. You and your co-workers sent a strong and clear message to the City its position was totally unacceptable.
Chris Prevatt wins re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement!
November 3, 2021
In a strong win for working families, OCEA 2nd Vice President and OCERS Trustee Chris Prevatt has won re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement. The election results were reported Tuesday by Neal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of Voters.
AMEA: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program Expires Nov. 11
November 3, 2021
As many of you know, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) required employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
OCEA Virtual Health Fair Opportunity Drawing--WINNERS!
November 1, 2021
The results are in! More than 10,000 bags of OCEA swag including special offers from our Health Fair sponsors and vendors have been distributed to OCEA members.
OCERS Election! Ballots due Nov. 2
October 29, 2021
I need your vote and I want to make sure your vote counts! Your OCERS ballot must be received - not postmarked - by the Registrar of Voters office by 9 a.m. November 2. Getting your vote AND getting your ballot in on time will help me to continue fighting for your retirement security at OCERS.
FMEF Call to Action - November 2, 2021 City Council Mtg.
October 29, 2021
Your FMEF Bargaining Team participated in our second negotiations session with the City on Wednesday, October 27.
YLEA Bargaining Update - October 27, 2021
October 29, 2021
The Yorba Linda City Council took almost the entire month of October and two City Council sessions to craft a response to our last proposal. On October 21, the City finally responded - by making zero changes to its previous offer. You and your co-workers deserve better.
Two County supervisors meet with OCEA regarding CFS Social Worker issues
October 27, 2021
After working with many of you on longstanding issues like, excessive caseloads, undesirable schedules, recruitment challenges, and worker retention, it has become abundantly clear the County of Orange needs political leadership to affect positive change. It comes down to a simple equation: Resolving unreasonable caseloads and other critical workplace issues requires more resources than are currently available.
FMEF Bargaining Update - October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
Your FMEF Bargaining Team met with City representatives Thursday, October 21, and received the City’s initial proposal that includes a base building wage increase and a two-year contract term.
Join Chris Prevatt for a workplace leadership meeting next Tuesday!
October 21, 2021
The last month you have heard quite a bit from me about my re-election campaign to the OCERS Board of Retirement. Today I want to share with you why I got involved in our union and how you can do the same.