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.
Got a Headache? Attend virtual UCI Seminar on Headaches and Migraines
October 9, 2020
We have heard from many of you that you miss our “members only” events previously held at OCEA Headquarters or at various work locations. These seminars on personal finance, health and recreational activities are designed to help you with both your personal and professional development.
OCEA Voter Guide for Nov. 3 General Election
October 7, 2020
OCEA’s political involvement has one focus—to provide advice and advocacy that advances the interests of working people and their families. Part of that mission includes providing guidance and analysis to OCEA members about candidates who, as elected officials, enact policies governing every aspect of our workplace lives.
Urgent! SCCEA Negotiations Update Meeting
October 6, 2020
The City has presented its last, best, and final proposal after negotiations with your Bargaining Team. As you may recall last February, the City Council rejected the tentative agreement reached by SCCEA and City negotiators.
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever!
October 6, 2020
It's time for your annual flu shot and OCEA is holding a clinic with social distancing precautions firmly in place.
On Monday! OCEA Town Hall featuring Rep. Katie Porter and more
October 2, 2020
The 2020 Election is right around the corner, and we want you to meet your OCEA-endorsed labor champions! Please join us at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 for a special OCEA Town Hall!
Orangewood Open Forum Update - Sept. 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
Statewide legislation can have a profound impact on working people, whether in the form of attacks, such as efforts to dismantle retirement security for working Americans, or opportunities to advance issues of fairness, such as requiring employers to pay overtime.
This Thursday! OCEA Town Hall featuring Rep. Harley Rouda and more
September 28, 2020
The 2020 Election is right around the corner, and we want you to meet your OCEA-endorsed labor champions! Please join us at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1 for a special OCEA Town Hall!
Tossing and turning ? Attend virtual UCI Seminar on "Better Sleep"
September 25, 2020
We have heard from many of you that you miss our “members only” events previously held at OCEA Headquarters or at various work locations. These seminars on personal finance, health and recreational activities are designed to help you with both your personal and professional development.
OCEA Guidance for County/Court EME Program Participants During Open Enrollment
September 25, 2020
A valuable benefit offered to married or domestically partnered County employees (fulltime, regular or limited term) the opportunity to enroll in a County-sponsored health plan as Employee Married to Employee (EME). Under the EME Program, the County will pay more toward the cost of health plan rates for yourself, your spouse or domestic partner, and all eligible dependent children when enrolled as EME instead of enrolling separately. The County will pay 100% of the premium if the Subscriber (the primary insured person) is eligible for the OC Healthy Steps program and completes the program, or the Subscriber is exempt from the program, and 95% of the premium if the Subscriber chooses not to participate in the program.
OCEA Virtual Health Fair Opportunity Drawing—It's not too late to enter!
September 24, 2020
While COVID-19 prevented us from having an in-person Health Fair this year, we have still had the opportunity to bring the health and wellness information, giveaways and fun that is the OCEA Health Fair to our members in new and innovative ways. If you haven’t taken a virtual tour of the OCEA Health Fair online at ocea.org/healthfair and the "My Health & Safety” tab, we invite you to do so.
Update: Mandatory flu shots for HCA workers
September 23, 2020
I am contacting you regarding the verification process the Health Care Agency (HCA) has established regarding mandatory flu vaccinations. The agency has directed that flu vaccination records and certifications be sent directly to Employee Health Services by email at ehs@ochca.com.
Court negotiations reach impasse
September 22, 2020
As many of you know, OCEA workplace leaders Kim Kaldenbach, Rick Burns, Shanon Sipilovic, Robert Hendricks, and Maria Ruiz, along with OCEA staff, have been meeting with Court management regarding the budget challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It's National Voter Registration Day!
September 22, 2020
National Voter Registration Day is the perfect day to make sure EVERY eligible person in your family or household is registered to vote at their current address. Ballots get mailed to voters in 13 days!
OCEA interviews Senate candidate Josh Newman at virtual event
September 21, 2020
Join OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield (CB) and former State Senator Josh Newman for an important discussion on the issues facing working families. It’s a virtual “Zoomin’ with Newman” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.
You can still enter OCEA's Virtual Health Fair Opportunity Drawing!
September 21, 2020
While COVID-19 prevented us from having an in-person Health Fair this year, we have still had the opportunity to bring the health and wellness information, giveaways, and fun that defines the OCEA Health Fair to our members in new and innovative ways. If you haven’t taken a virtual tour of the OCEA Health Fair online at ocea.org/healthfair, we invite you to do so.