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.
Your voice is needed - Voting on agreement with the City of Laguna Niguel now open!
February 26, 2020
The events of the past few months have been highly unsettling. The COVID-19 crisis resulted in a significant economic slowdown which in turn caused widespread unemployment, worker safety challenges, and significant reductions in local government revenue.
NEGOTIATIONS: SAMA Membership Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 8
February 26, 2020
Please join your fellow SAMA members for a negotiations update at Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Attention County & Court Workers with HCRA/DCRA accounts!
February 26, 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.
OCEA membership briefing covers COVID update, Special Election
February 26, 2020
The OCEA membership briefing on February 2, 2021, was held virtually and recorded. Click here to watch a video of the meeting and receive important updates on COVID safety in the workplace and the pivotal special election coming up March 9, 2021.
OCEA Voter Guide - 2020 Primary Election next Tuesday!
February 25, 2020
Election Day is next week on March 3, 2020. Vote-by-mail ballots are already being returned so we wanted to share a short list of OCEA-endorsed candidates in the upcoming March Primary—candidates who have demonstrated they have stood with working families like yours.
Annual Leave conversion to Healthcare extended
February 21, 2020
Our recently negotiated contracts with the County contained 14.6% in pay increases and reduced retirement contributions. Also included was a transition from the annual leave system to Healthcare and Vacation Leave, which provide much of the same flexibility as annual leave, while at the same time providing the security of being able to cash out more hours with no approval required.
AMEA General Membership Meeting next Thursday!
February 20, 2020
Our monthly General Membership meeting is scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
LPS Update: Feb. 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
Earlier this week the OCEA LPS team and the Court met to review the initial findings of the LPS market study.
Tentative Agreement reached in Laguna Niguel - MOU details and voting instructions
February 13, 2020
On Feb. 11 your bargaining team reached a tentative agreement on the terms and conditions for our MOU!
Enjoy the President's Day holidays
February 11, 2020
Today is President Lincoln's Birthday—a County and Court holiday.
Retiree Medical Update
February 10, 2020
OCEA members have fought hard for good pension benefits and now continue the fight for a stable, sustainable retiree medical benefit.
Court site visit schedule - See you soon!
February 7, 2020
Please plan to attend the upcoming membership meeting at your respective Justice Center. We will provide updates on the LPS Market Study, the planned Mediator Market Study and the recent legislative advocacy trip to Sacramento.
OCEA Blood Drive Needs You for Feb. 13
February 7, 2020
OCEA and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at OCEA Headquarters on February 13, 2020. OCEA members give each day to the communities we serve, and this is another way we give back to those in need by standing together in our union.
March 3rd Election! Vote-by-mail ballots are on the way
February 5, 2020
The March 3rd Primary Election is right around the corner, and ballots are already arriving in your mail box.
This Saturday! AMEA offers leadership training
February 5, 2020
All members are invited to a Steward Leadership Training event on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9 A.M. to Noon at the AMEA Office on E. Center Street.