April 14, 2017

A hot dog wagon may not sound high-brow enough for the opinion section of a major metropolitan daily newspaper. But you’d be surprised at how the simple act of cooking a free lunch can impact lives — and has, in fact, impacted thousands of lives. You also might be surprised to hear about how all of those people who have been touched by the hot dog wagon responded when it was stolen last week, along with a freezer full of 2,000 frozen all-beef dogs.

April 5, 2017

Each year your OCEA Stewards and workplace leaders come together on a Saturday for an all-day training and workshop. This year we are opening participation to a limited number of OCEA members. Join us for what we believe will be an amazing opportunity to learn more about being an active OCEA member standing shoulder-to-shoulder with your co-workers to build a better workplace.

April 4, 2017

Thieves broke into OCEA’s secure garage over the weekend making off with OCEA’s cargo van, a refrigerator, a freezer full of hot dogs, and worst of all, OCEA’s famous hot dog wagon.

April 3, 2017

I am writing this morning with disappointing news. Over the weekend, the secured parking area under the OCEA building was vandalized and breached, and the OCEA van, hot dog wagon and freezer containing 2,000 frozen OCEA hot dogs were stolen.

March 31, 2017

The labor movement is mourning a giant following the death last weekend of Mike Garcia, the longtime president of SEIU 1877 and United Service Workers West who spent his life standing with workers for social and economic justice, particularly low-wage and immigrant workers most vulnerable to exploitation.

March 28, 2017

Last week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department held its Medal of Valor Luncheon to recognize the efforts of its workers to keep our community safe.

March 17, 2017

Men, women and children end up living on the streets for many reasons. Good-paying jobs can be hard to come by in expensive Orange County. A disability or mental illness blocks opportunities. Drug and alcohol addiction captures lives.

March 3, 2017

Americans are deeply divided on many issues, but one issue that continues to unite us is a deep concern about economic security in retirement.

February 17, 2017

In the face of intense pressure from workers across the country and mounting concerns from Republican lawmakers, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, Andrew Puzder, withdrew himself from consideration this past week.

February 3, 2017

Two weeks ago, more than 20,000 men, women and children spilled into the streets of Santa Ana in solidarity, a signal that when our neighbors are threatened because of their sex, race or creed, they are not alone.

January 25, 2017

One of the benefits of being an OCEA member is exclusive access to seminars and events where we provide information to help you and your family at work and at home.

January 20, 2017

On Saturday, millions of people in cities across our nation will walk together in solidarity and support of women. While the largest group will spill throughout Washington, D.C., more than 9,000 are expected to walk shoulder to shoulder in our own community.

January 6, 2017

As we conclude one year and begin anew, we must learn from lessons of the past to make a better future. The year 2016 seemed to be characterized by an elevated level of vitriol, as though the general population has been holding in decades of frustration, shame and rage, and it has all suddenly come pouring out of every corner of society.

December 23, 2016

Every year the Register recognizes influencers throughout our communities — leaders who have made a mark, whose stories provide a glimpse into the incredible and diverse fabric that makes Orange County so special. Congratulations to each of the honorees.

December 9, 2016

Every Monday morning when the California Legislature is in session, the early Southwest flight from John Wayne Airport to Sacramento is filled with our local state senators, Assembly members and an assortment of lobbyists and staffers headed to the Capitol.