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.
Orangewood Safety: Join OCEA for On-Site Office Hours Wed., Oct. 30
October 24, 2024
Please join OCEA Labor Representatives on-site from 1 to 3 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.
OCERS Town Hall Oct. 24
October 17, 2024
Don't miss this public forum where OCERS members can come together to discuss retirement benefits and ask questions.
HBMEO Negotiations Update: Oct. 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
We refuse to negotiate against ourselves for fair wages and better working conditions. We let the City know it needs to promptly come back to HBMEO with its own proposal.
AMEA Endorsed Candidates for 2024 General Election
October 10, 2024
THE NOVEMBER ELECTION IS COMING SOON—ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 5! Your ballot should arrive this week. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot off at a local drop-box, or vote in person at a voting center in your community.
OCPL Safety Update: Oct. 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Over the past several weeks we have taken the worker safety issues at OC Public Libraries directly to the offices of the Board of Supervisors.
OCEA Members Only: OCT. 8 — In-Person & Zoom: Velece—The Insurance Agency for OCEA Members!
October 8, 2024
Get an update on the latest news in the insurance industry and learn how Velece has you back!
VOTING BEGINS NOW for Nov. 5 General Election!
October 7, 2024
Click the link for even more election information!
CJC On-Site Day: Wed., Oct. 9
October 3, 2024
OCEA will be on site 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide union updates, lunch and info.
HBMEO Negotiations Update: Sept. 26, 2024
September 26, 2024
City representatives have cancelled two scheduled meetings in a row. Once the City completes costing, we will be able to engage in these negotiations in a productive and timely manner.
CASA: Critical Membership Meeting Sept. 30, 2024
September 26, 2024
Please join us to vote on proposed CASA bylaws and learn more about our upcoming negotiations survey!
2024 General Election OCEA-Endorsed Candidates
September 23, 2024
Your ballot should arrive in early October. You can vote by mail, drop your ballot off at a local drop-box, or vote in person at a voting center in your community.
Open Enrollment Ends Sept. 20, 2024 for OCEA Benefits
September 18, 2024
Applicable to members in: County, Courts, OCFA, Law Library, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and some Laguna Niguel unions.
Market Adjustments Recommended for CSOs
September 17, 2024
We are pleased to announce the recent findings of a market study for workers in CSO and Senior CSO positions.
OCPL Safety Update: Sept. 17, 2024
September 17, 2024
OCEA members and staff are in an ongoing campaign to achieve better safety provisions and workplace conditions. We are aware of multiple messages sent by the County Librarian which have made some OCEA members uneasy about participating in this effort.
YOU'RE INVITED: OCLF Labor Day Picnic Sat., Sept. 7, 2024
September 5, 2024
It's going down at the Santa Ana Zoo ... don't miss this!