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.
OCEA demands meet and confer with County re: Cal/OSHA revisions
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.
OCEA demands meet and confer with Court re: Revisions to Cal/OSHA standards
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.
OCWDEA Bargaining Update & Membership Meeting June 21, 2021
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.
2021 OCFA Bargaining Begins
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.
2021 OCFA Bargaining Begins
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.
Seminar - Dream Big with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
June 14, 2021
This episode marks the end of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute" with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing this course to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente. This week, Kevin asks us to "Dream Big."
Overtime changes for Senior Social Workers
June 9, 2021
There is an important change in how overtime is paid to Sr. Social Workers (SSW) that takes effect on June 18, 2021. In response to a recent audit of the classification by the Department of Labor, the County has determined that the Sr. Social Worker classification Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status must be changed going forward from exempt to non-exempt. The Social Services Agency and the Health Care Agency will send notifications to all impacted SSWs soon.
Friday! Join Supervisor Katrina Foley at a remembrance for COVID victims
June 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of our lives in so many ways. We’ve changed how we live and how we work. We’ve lost friends and loved ones. Even as vaccination programs and dedicated public workers help move California towards reopening, our personal losses will stay with us forever.
FMEF Bargaining Update & Membership Meeting June 17, 2021
June 9, 2021
Join your fellow union members for an important bargaining update and membership meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Seminar - Finding Strength with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
June 8, 2021
It's time for another OCEA "Members Only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Finding Strength." This is the 7th installment of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute with Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing the series to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.
Important updates for CFS Senior Social Workers
June 4, 2021
The CFS Caseload Management Forum (CFS CMF) is held the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am. The next CFS CMF is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th and it will be held via video/audio conferencing. The conference call details are provided by management in advance of each meeting.
Seminar - Reacting v. Responding with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
June 1, 2021
It's time for another OCEA "Members Only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Reacting v. Responding." This is the 6th installment of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute with Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing the series to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.
Remember "Essential Workers" on Memorial Day
May 31, 2021
Memorial Day is an American Holiday that serves as both a somber remembrance of fallen soldiers who died protecting us and an opportunity to celebrate with our families the sacrifices of the few that have made possible the security of the many.
This weekend! Newport Rib Co's Memorial Day Special Offer
May 28, 2021
One of Orange County's premier restaurants, the Newport Rib Company, is hosting a Memorial Day fundraiser for the Heroes Hall Foundation - the organization that oversees the Heroes Hall Veterans Museum in Costa Mesa.
See the good in yourself with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham
May 27, 2021
It's time for another OCEA "members only" seminar with Kaiser Permanente's Kevin Pham. This week, Kevin focuses on "Finding the Good in Yourself." This is the 5th installment of an eight-week course entitled "Mindful Minute with Kevin Pham." OCEA is providing the series to our members in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.