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.
CSA/CST merger
January 14, 2020
We have been contacted several times in the last few days regarding rumors that the CST/Sr. CST/CSA merger will occur in February.
SSO Litigation and General Member Meeting
January 13, 2020
As you know, last month the Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court decision refusing to restore our peace officer status.
Jan. 29th! AMEA members at APD to meet Council member Moreno
January 9, 2020
Here's an opportunity to help keep Anaheim city government accountable.
LPS Class and Comp Study UPDATE
January 7, 2020
As you know, a Market Study was negotiated by OCEA in order for the Court to properly evaluate the job of an LPS and to determine if the compensation structure is appropriately aligned with the market.
Standing Together in 2020
December 31, 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, I want to thank all of you for the work you do and for all we have accomplished together this past year.
Attention voters! Deadline to request No Party Preference ballots is Jan. 2, 2020
December 30, 2019
On Friday, the OC Registrar of Voters Office issued a press release with important information for No Party Preference voters (voters who are not registered with a specific political party) wishing to vote for a presidential candidate in the March 3, 2020 Primary Election.
Happy Holidays and thank you for the work you do
December 24, 2019
On Christmas Eve, all of us at OCEA want to take a moment to wish all of you and your families a happy holiday season.
North Justice Center closes for the day
December 20, 2019
The North Justice Center closed today in response to a routine test for the presence of asbestos in the ventilation system.
North Justice Center to remain closed Monday
December 20, 2019
The North Justice Center will remain closed on Monday, December 23, 2019 while Court administrators continue testing to make sure the building is safe for workers and the public.
Reminder! December AMEA General Membership Meeting is cancelled
December 19, 2019
Our monthly General Membership meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 is cancelled. Happy Holidays!
Update - SSO Appeal
December 19, 2019
Within the last hour the Court of Appeal posted that it had affirmed the trial court decision.
SSO appeal now in the hands of the judges
December 16, 2019
Oral arguments before a three-judge panel in the appeal of the SSO case concluded this morning.
Oral Arguments
December 11, 2019
The oral arguments in our appellate case are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving is here and as we share time with our families and friends, I want you to know how grateful I am to be able to stand together with each of you in our union.
Check your "Black Friday" paycheck today
November 27, 2019
As you know, OCEA recently received a letter from Orange County Superior Court General Counsel Jeff Wertheimer on behalf of the Court indicating their belief that the link between OCSC and LASC court reporter salaries was no longer legally required.