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.
New voting system shows elections matter
February 27, 2019
Yesterday’s vote by the Board of Supervisors to establish Voting Centers in Orange County offers us another compelling example of why elections matter.
Court member update: Jan. 31, 2019
January 31, 2019
Happy 2019! Our union will be gearing up for 2019 bargaining over the next couple of months. In doing so, members will receive a Bargaining Unit survey which is the single most important tool we use in understanding the needs of membership.
OCERS pension update - January 2019
January 18, 2019
Making sure that your pension is there for you when you leave public service is my top priory. My colleagues on the OCERS Board—Russell Baldwin and Frank Eley—feel the same way. Russell also serves with me on the OCEA Board of Directors and Frank Eley is a former OCEA president now retired from County service. Last October, you demonstrated your faith and trust when you resoundingly reelected me to the OCERS Board. I want to thank you for your confidence.
March with OCEA during the OC Women's March this Saturday in downtown Santa Ana
January 14, 2019
Join your co-workers this Saturday, Jan. 19 for the third annual OC Women’s March.
Government shutdown threatens newborns, their families
January 10, 2019
Like many expecting moms, I spend a lot of time reading anything I can to prepare for my babies to come.
Wage Enhancement for OCEA members
January 7, 2019
You will receive an additional 1% wage increase effective Jan. 4. This 1% increase will be reflected on your Jan. 25 paycheck.
Join the FSS Caseload Management Forum Team
January 4, 2019
Your colleagues and workplace leaders want to hear from you about how we can make FSS a better place to work.
Join OCEA for the administration of the Oath of Office for DA-Elect Todd Spitzer
January 3, 2019
Please join your fellow OCEA members and staff representatives for the administration of the Oath of Office for District Attorney-Elect Todd Spitzer.
See you at the OC women’s march on Jan. 19
December 29, 2018
Americans are deeply divided on many issues, but one issue that continues to unite us is a deep concern about economic security in retirement.
Thank you for your service this holiday season
December 24, 2018
During this special time of the year when we gather with friends and family, I wanted to thank you for all you do for our County and our community.
American workers and families deserve fair wages and treatment at the workplace
December 15, 2018
I’m writing about our organization’s transition because my decision to step away from work illuminates one small slice of the condition of women today. We have protections and rights my mother and grandmother’s generations fought to secure, but we still have so much more to achieve in the pursuit of true fairness and equality.
Employment Board decision a victory for OCEA members
November 28, 2018
We recently received a decision from the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) that confirms what we have always known - the County’s unilateral adoption of its COIN ordinance violated the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act governing labor relations in California.
Tomorrow! Free "Salute to Veterans" event at the OC Fairgrounds
November 9, 2018
Bring the whole family to our sixth annual free Salute to Veterans Celebration.
OCEA member's November General Election Voter Guide
October 12, 2018
Election Day is almost here. Vote-by-mail ballots are in mailboxes now, and election day is Nov. 6, so we wanted to share a short list of OCEA-endorsed candidates in the upcoming November General Election—candidates who have demonstrated they have stood with working families like yours.
Vote for Chris Prevatt to protect your retirement security
October 9, 2018
There is only ONE candidate for OCERS Board that has a proven track record of fighting for members. Vote for Chris Prevatt to protect your retirement security.