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.
"PTSD 911" Film Screening: Monday, March 20
July 5, 2017
OCEA is proud to support a special showing of “PTSD 911,” a documentary film about first responder behavioral and mental health, on March 20 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest.
Member Discount: L.A. Clippers vs. L.A. Lakers April 5
July 5, 2017
Don't miss this OCEA Members Only Special Events discount!
REMINDER: Membership Meeting & Ratification Vote
July 5, 2017
Please join us for a Laguna Niguel Chapter membership meeting and ratification vote on our Tentative Agreement, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at Crown Valley Community Center.
OCFA Negotiations Update: Feb. 14, 2023
July 5, 2017
After many months without directly meeting with OCFA's negotiations team, we met Tuesday, Feb.7 with lead negotiator and executive management. We were informed at last week's meeting the new JPA Board has instructed its negotiations team to re-engage OCEA in the negotiations process.
Summer fun with OCEA
July 3, 2017
In addition to all you and your family have planned in the sun, we wanted to update you about a couple of exciting summertime developments with you union.
Governor signs budget; OCEA advocates to lift hiring and AL freezes
June 28, 2017
Yesterday Governor Jerry Brown signed California’s new budget, which provides relief for counties that were bracing for potential cuts.
CSF Forum Update
June 27, 2017
OCEA Labor Representatives Kate Wolf, Bo Gutierrez, and I attended the Wednesday, June 22, 2017, Caseload Management Forum along with OCEA Social Worker members and management representatives. Items for discussion included ER Social Worker Case Cap, Vertical Assignment updates, and caseload/workload updates for last month.
Orangewood Open Forum Update
June 23, 2017
Progress in two critical areas—high-risk youth placement and staff reductions—was discussed at the forum attended by managers, supervisors, OCEA members and other staff.
Supervisors vote against democracy
June 23, 2017
The right to vote is one of the building blocks of democracy. It’s one of the key ways “We the People” participate in our self-governance. Voting enables us to reflect our values in the representatives we choose and the issues we face. Simply and clearly, in a democracy our vote is our voice.
Departmental abuse of PMI Shift Trade & Time-Off provisions
June 19, 2017
Throughout 2016, the PSU Executive Committee members made multiple attempts to negotiate changes to the provisions of Shift Trade/Request for Time Off PMI.
Important Court Reporter Update
June 16, 2017
OCEA strongly disagrees with the Court’s position and has communicated to the CEO, the Presiding Judge, and the Chief HR Officer our rejection of the Court’s unlawful attempt to unilaterally modify our MOU.
Voting Center Decision
June 13, 2017
The Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is one the most professional and well-run elections offices in California. The commitment shown in maintaining and improving the machinery of our democratic process is inspiring.
Important Information for Court Reporters
June 9, 2017
Today OCEA received a letter from Orange County Superior Court General Counsel Jeff Wertheimer.
SSO Trial
June 9, 2017
Today testimony concluded in the trial of our litigation against the Sheriff and the County.