April 28, 2021

For many of our young people, the American Dream means a college education. But the cost of higher education is a barrier to success for many working families. Each year, the OCEA Board of Directors offers a scholarship to OCEA members. For the first time, the AMEA Board of Directors will be offering scholarships to AMEA members.

April 20, 2021

There is a famous quote from the Greek statesman, Pericles, “Just because you do not take an interest in politics does not mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” There is no doubt that politics can be a difficult subject to discuss. However, as public servants, we know that what happens politically often dramatically impacts our work lives.

April 16, 2021

Please join OCEA for an exclusive OCEA "members only" event! We are pleased to bring together two members of Congress who are uniquely qualified to talk about the issues facing Orange County.

April 16, 2021

Our monthly Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 5:30 P.M.

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 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 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 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 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 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.