July 2, 2021

We want to remind you of some good news that will be reflected in your paycheck this month and then in November. Effective today, July 2, 2021, the employee contribution to the reverse-pick up portion of retirement, coded on your paystub as RET-CT PCKUP, will be reduced by 1%. You will see a modest increase to your take-home pay on your July 23, 2021 paycheck.

July 2, 2021

We received several calls from our members regarding County worker pay raises negotiated by your OCEA Bargaining Team and adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2019.

July 2, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, OCWDEA members voted to accept a new contract offered by the Orange County Water District.

June 28, 2021

OCEA members and labor relations representatives met with Court management Friday, June 25, to discuss Presiding Judge Erick Larsh’s “Administrative Order 20/16 Required Safety Measures and Face Coverings in Court.” We strongly urged the Court to balance what it has the power to do under the recently adopted Cal/OSHA update, with what it should do in the best interests of OCEA members. We emphasized the unfairness of holding workers to one set of standards while at the same time the vaccination status of the general public entering Justice Centers is simply “assumed."

June 25, 2021

The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!

June 24, 2021

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the FMEF virtual general membership meeting on Thursday, June 17. FMEF leaders and OCEA staff joined together to update the membership on where we are in negotiations, how the process works, and how members can help.

June 22, 2021

On June 17, OCEA notified the Court that pursuant to California law we wished to meet and confer regarding the Court’s proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

June 21, 2021

As you know, the OCWDEA Board has been negotiating a successor MOU with District representatives. We have reached a point in negotiations where your Association Board wants to solicit your input. Part of the District’s proposal is a $75 per member per pay period ($1,950 per year) deferred compensation match—but that match is contingent on our agreement to a 5-year term with fixed annual wage increases.

June 21, 2021

The hot dog drought is over, the grill is ready to growl, and buns will be served. The OCEA Hot Dog Wagon is back!

June 21, 2021

Your Bargaining Team met with the OCFA Bargaining Team on Thursday. We continue to make progress early in the negotiations process. We will continue to keep you updated as the process continues.

June 18, 2021

This weekend is Father’s Day. Many OCEA members are dads working hard to provide for their families and we would be remiss if we didn't mention the many single mothers who fulfill dual roles in their households. The pandemic adversely affected working families and presented significant challenges for working men and women.

June 18, 2021

Earlier today, County Executive Officer Frank Kim sent County workers a memorandum via email regarding proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The memorandum contained a description of changes the County intends to implement regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and future requirements applicable to members of the public.

June 17, 2021

Late yesterday, Chief Executive Officer David Yamasaki sent court employees an email regarding proposed revisions to Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The email contained a description of changes the Court intends to implement regarding face coverings, physical distancing, and future requirements applicable to members of the public.

June 17, 2021

Join your fellow union members for an important bargaining update and membership meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021, from noon to 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.

June 15, 2021

Negotiations have begun for our two OCEA-represented bargaining units at the Orange County Fire Authority and we are looking forward to reaching a fair contract. Your Bargaining Team and Labor Representatives had an initial meeting with the Authority’s Bargaining Team on June 10th. We are scheduled to meet with them again on June 17th.