SOCWA Employee Association (SEA)
OCEA members in the SOCWA Employee Association (SEA) are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the SEA plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in SEA. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to SEA. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
SEA Members: Wage Increase for 2024 This Week
July 18, 2024
This raise is part of the contract your SEA / OCEA team negotiated, ensuring you receive fair compensation for your dedicated service to the South Orange County Water Authority.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Charles Barfield
General Manager

Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist