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.
Negotiations Update: Oct. 30
October 30, 2017
On Friday the OCEA bargaining team again met with the Superior Court. As you recall, at our last meeting we were able to make significant progress on classification specific items. At this meeting we intended to continue our ongoing discussion regarding wages.
Make a difference at work by joining a LMC
October 27, 2017
Your OCEA contract with the County includes rights and benefits that have been negotiated by generations of County workers. Among those rights and benefits is the establishment of Labor Management Committees across the County where OCEA members, OCEA staff, and the County can meet regularly to address issues and make workplace improvement in specific departments and agencies.
Join the OCEA bargaining team
October 26, 2017
OCEA is already fully engaged in preparations for bargaining next year and we’ve got a great opportunity for you to join us and make a difference.
Attention CSS workers! We want to hear from you
October 25, 2017
The Child Support Service Labor Management Committee (LMC) provides a space where OCEA members, Stewards and staff can collaborate with management on resolving workplace issues. The next scheduled quarterly meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 1 and we want to hear from you!
Important Health Benefits Survey
October 24, 2017
The County’s wellness program known as Healthy Steps can have a big impact on your paycheck. That’s why your OCEA Bargaining Team established a working group during the last round of negotiations.
Make tomorrow better for women and girls
October 20, 2017
This week, in the wake of a long list of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, a social media campaign emerged asking women to take a simple and yet anything but simple action: Anyone who has experienced sexual assault or harassment was asked to post their experiences on social media, along with the hashtag #metoo.
Court Negotiations update: Oct. 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
Today we concluded another bargaining session with the Court. Though tense and emotional, this turned out to be one of the more productive days of bargaining during these negotiations.
Collection Officer Update
October 17, 2017
As you know, this past August the Treasurer/Tax Collectors office planned on changing the long standing practice of sending Collections Officers out in pairs. Upon hearing this news your OCEA Stewards immediately went into action. OCEA requested a delay on the implementation and demanded to meet on the issue.
Hepatitis outbreak—San Diego/Los Angeles counties
October 16, 2017
To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
JW Airport workers invited to important OCEA membership meeting
October 11, 2017
Come meet your OCEA Labor Relations Representative Veronica Rodarte and discuss your questions/concerns.
Negotiations Update: Oct. 13
October 10, 2017
Yesterday your OCEA bargaining team met with OC Superior Court management for an all-day bargaining session. At that session, it was clear that the Court still does not understand how important wages are to OCEA members.
Canyon Fire 2 Update
October 10, 2017
To all the dispatchers, community service personnel, shelter workers, public works crews, emergency personnel and others who have been battling this blaze, our sincerest thanks and appreciation.
Justice for all? Or just those at the top of county courts
October 6, 2017
The image is universal and has been the central focus of countless movies and TV shows—a black-robed judge seated behind a bench, empowered to oversee the application of the laws of our state. It’s also a reality seen every day inside the five regional justice centers in Orange County. But there is much more to the administration of justice than what we usually see on a television or theater screen.
Negotiations Update: Oct. 6
October 6, 2017
Yesterday your OCEA coalition bargaining team met with Court management for our scheduled negotiations session.
Get involved: Join the OCEA & HCA Labor Management Committee!
October 6, 2017
Do you have ideas to help improve communication in your work environment? What about a more efficient way to approach an outdated department process? If so, we need you!