Child Support Services
OCEA members in the Department of Child Support Services are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Department of Child Support Services 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 the Department of Child Support Services. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Department of Child Support Services. 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!
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.
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).
911 Dispatchers recognized during National Telecommunicators Week!
April 15, 2020
April 12 -18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizing the contributions of our public safety dispatchers. Across the nation in times of intense personal crisis and community-wide disasters, these public servants are the first voices our residents hear when they call for help.
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 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.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES STEWARDS
Iris Barriga
Michelle Gachuz-McEntyre
Esther Hernandez
Tristen Ontiveros
Sashi Sharma
Cheri Simpson
Alex Velazquez
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Donika Nuñez
Labor Relations Representative
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist