April 13, 2021

Mother’s Day is coming up and our partners at Orange County’s Credit Union have sponsored a fun way to celebrate that special person in our lives: Mom.

April 13, 2021

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, we met and conferred on the impacts of the Sheriff’s Department’s decision to merge the CST, Sr. CST, and CSA classifications. This is a continuation of discussions that began before the COVID-19 pandemic and we will report out as further details develop.

April 12, 2021

On March 30, 2021, Orange County moved into the less restrictive orange tier under the state’s reopening framework, allowing more indoor business operations to open with modifications. Despite improvement in COVID-19 case rates, experts warn the risk remains. Hopefully, increasing access to COVID-19 vaccinations will further decrease new cases.

April 9, 2021

We are writing to provide a brief update regarding developments impacting the City’s economic status. Last month Congress passed and President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.

March 31, 2021

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us last night to discuss the District’s proposal on salary adjustments.

March 29, 2021

As a result of our 2020 negotiations, the District agreed to conduct a salary survey of OCWD classifications. These results were presented to the OCWDEA Board for review.

March 29, 2021

As you know, after eight years of litigation by OCEA against the Sheriff's Department, the Courts determined that SSOs are legally classified as public officers under Penal Code section 831.4. This determination impacts staffing in the Superior Court because under the Government Code only peace officers under Penal Code section 830.1 or 830.33 may perform bailiff duties.

March 29, 2021

OCEA Board member Chris Prevatt has been endorsed for another three-year term on the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) Board of Retirement. On March 16, 2021, the OCEA Board unanimously endorsed Chris, which reflects the confidence the Union has in his ability to fight for your retirement security.

March 25, 2021

Paying for a college education isn’t easy. That’s why the OCEA Board of Directors awards scholarships each year for dependents of OCEA members.

March 24, 2021

The MOU between the City of Placentia and OCEA expires on June 30, 2021. To prepare for negotiations, your Bargaining Team needs to learn about your workplace priorities.

March 19, 2021

Our monthly Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:30 P.M.

March 16, 2021

Your retirement security is administered by the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). The OCERS Board of Retirement includes representatives appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, and members elected by you, your coworkers, public safety workers, and retirees.

March 12, 2021

A March 11, 2021, bulletin from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lists new eligibility for COVID vaccinations to include individuals in high-risk congregate settings and public transit workers.

March 12, 2021

Your SSO Board, Dan Edwards, Andrew Rodriguez, Alan Cleveland, Marika Patterson, and David Rapponotti, met yesterday with Assistant Sheriff Briggs, Assistant Sheriff Balicki, Assistant Sheriff Park, and Sheriff's Executive Aide Captain McCulloch.

March 10, 2021

Costa Mesa Mayor and OCEA-endorsed candidate Katrina Foley has won the special election for Orange County’s Second Supervisorial District! Her main opponent, former Supervisor John Moorlach, conceded his defeat to Supervisor-elect Foley last night as ballots were counted.