Our Community: Our County
Orange County’s public servants are meeting this crisis with a level of courage and professionalism that fills our community with pride. Despite the efforts of our public servants, the health of thousands of County public workers is being put at risk.
This puts Orange County IN DANGER!
The Orange County Employees have demanded all public employers provide basic safety standards for all public servants in this crisis.
In short, we demand:
- Safety at work
- Stability in these challenging times
- Security for them and their families
Show your support for public safety heroes, by signing our online petition. We will use your name to show community support for common sense safety solutions.
COMMON SENSE SAFETY SOLUTIONS
OCEA letter to County CEO—3/13/20 OCEA Solutions for Workplace ProtectionsEDITORIALS
Orange County Public Servants Speak Out About Workplace Safety Let's keep public servants working to keep our communities safe Local public servants meeting the covid-19 crisis head-on
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OCEA MEMBER COVID-19 RELATED UPDATES
Update - Confirmed COVID-19 cases at the Jails
April 28, 2020
We wanted to provide you with an update on workplace safety conditions among the Orange County Jail’s Correctional Health staff.
Reminder: Take the OCEA Safety Survey
April 25, 2020
Thank you for continued leadership and service during this public health crisis. In the past weeks, workers have fought for additional safety measures in their workplace resulting in modified work arrangements, social distancing in the workplace, and additional protection for essential frontline workers who cannot telecommute.
Editorial: Keep Public Servants Working to Keep Our Communities Safe
April 24, 2020
The Voice of OC digital news publication posted an editorial written by OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield. CB advocates that Washington D.C. provide additional critical financial support for local government in response to the pandemic.
Orangewood Update - COVID-19
April 23, 2020
We have received numerous inquiries from OCEA members at Orangewood concerned about exposure to the COVID-19 virus and threats to their health.
OCEA Safety Survey: Take action NOW!
April 22, 2020
Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Attention SSA Workers: Important COVID-19 Update
April 14, 2020
Over these past few weeks, many of you have expressed concerns with insufficient social distancing and personal protective equipment at your worksites. Your coworkers and OCEA Stewards report that managers are resisting alternatives to in-person meetings/visits for non-imminent cases that reduce exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Update
April 14, 2020
Late last week County Human Resource Services (HRS) sent a notice to workers currently enrolled in a pre-tax Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA).
COVID-19 Testing For ALL Sheriff's Department Personnel
April 11, 2020
Many of you have recently contacted OCEA regarding an April 9 Internal Bulletin titled "COVID-19 Testing of Symptomatic Sworn Personnel.” The Bulletin did not mention testing availability for other workers at the Sheriff’s Department.
Postponement of Annual Meeting/Election
April 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has impacted all of our lives in big ways and small. City Hall is closed to the public and the AMEA office is temporarily closed. The Governor, the California Department of Health, and the Orange County Medical Officer have issued a series of directives regarding personal conduct during the pandemic, including a ban on large gatherings and numerous other social distancing measures.
COVID-19 Update from OCEA
April 8, 2020
You and your co-workers continue to make the community proud and grateful as you provide essential services to County residents with remarkable dedication and professionalism. It is public health professionals and other essential workers who are key to helping pull us through the historic COVID-19 pandemic.