March 8, 2021

If you have not yet cast your ballot in the Board of Supervisors District 2 election, please review the OCEA voter information flyer below or click here.

March 5, 2021

If you haven’t cast your ballot yet in the March 9 special election for Board of Supervisor District 2, please do so as soon as you can.

March 5, 2021

We were just made aware of Department plans to move SSOs out of Bailiff positions and into the jails.

March 3, 2021

Our American democracy is built on the principle of citizens caring about other citizens. Its moral mission is to protect and empower everyone equally by ​providing necessary public services. This public ​support is the foundation ​of a civilized society ​and allows our system to function for the benefit of all ​through difficult times.

February 24, 2021

Our annual Board elections are here. This year, the Board is also asking members to approve an amendment to the OCWDEA Bylaws to add a 7th member.

February 24, 2021

The Orange County Employees Association is hosting a FREE paper shred and e-waste recycling event in collaboration with Orange County's Credit Union, California Electronics and Shred Confidential. The event is on Wednesday, March 31st from 9 a.m. to Noon. OCEA members can help prevent identity theft by shredding unneeded paper records.

February 23, 2021

An election critical to workplace dignity and fairness in Orange County is underway. Voting-by-mail began on February 8, 2021, and in-person vote centers will begin operating on February 27, 2021. The last day to vote in-person March 9, 2021. It's a special election for Board of Supervisors District 2. The district includes the cities of Costa Mesa, Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Stanton, portions of Buena Park, Fountain Valley, and the unincorporated area of Rossmoor.

February 19, 2021

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

February 18, 2021

Keeping the American Dream alive for young people can often mean a college education. Yet the cost of higher education can pose a nearly insurmountable barrier for many working families. The OCEA-affiliated Peace Officers Research Association of California PORAC), offers scholarships annually to help working people meet this economic challenge.

February 17, 2021

OCEA members have a lot riding on the upcoming special election for Board of Supervisors District 2. The vacancy on the Board created by Michelle Steel’s election to Congress has led to an intolerable risk to OCEA working families: The return of anti-worker politician John Moorlach to the Board.

February 16, 2021

The availability of COVID-19 vaccinations has raised hopes for an end to the country's unprecedented health crisis. Unfortunately, the vaccine rollout has created significant confusion, especially as it relates to essential workers. We wanted to provide a brief update on vaccination availability and provide links for further reference.

February 8, 2021

Vote-by-mail ballots arrive at your homes this week in the special election for Orange County Supervisor District 2. Every election is important but this election, in particular, can have a huge impact on good government and your safety, stability, and security on the job.

February 8, 2021

We hope this email finds you and your family safe. As you probably have observed over the past several weeks, there has been a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the City’s workforce.

February 5, 2021

OCEA Stewards, Board members or staff will never tell you how to vote. That’s not what our union is about. We do, however, have an obligation to inform you and your coworkers as to why particular candidates or issues deserve your support or opposition. We believe it is our duty to let you know when a particular candidate or issue puts your rights and job security in jeopardy.

February 4, 2021

Public sector workers at every level of government are duty-bound to implement the lawful policies and procedures enacted by elected legislators. Politicians allocate funds, pass budgets, and vote on our MOUs. Their influence on working conditions, retirement security, job security, and much more is pervasive.