Clerk-Recorder
OCEA members in the Department of the Clerk-Recorder are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Department of the Clerk-Recorder 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 the Clerk-Recorder. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Department of the Clerk-Recorder. 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!
OCEA participates in Supervisor Katrina Foley COVID press briefing
August 17, 2021
Speakers at Monday’s Coronavirus press briefing held by 2nd District Supervisor Katrina Foley included County Health Officer and HCA Director Dr. Clayton Chau and public school teacher Sarah Auwarter. Supervisor Foley asked me to provide OCEA’s perspective as General Manager of the County’s largest public sector union. The topic: The rising infection rates among County workers reported by Orange County Register on Saturday.
Update: New State of California Public Health Orders
August 13, 2021
COVID-19 remains a serious concern to public health. To protect vulnerable populations and to ensure a sufficient, consistent supply of workers in high-risk healthcare and congregate settings, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued four (4) Public Health Orders designed to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Depending on your work functions, these Public Health Orders may require you to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccine, submit to regular COVID-19 testing, and/or receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
2021 Virtual Health Fair coming September 8th!
August 3, 2021
OCEA’s Health Fair is coming up in just a few short weeks and that means bags, swag, and vendor giveaways along with expert tips on how to live your best, healthy life.
Congratulations 2021 OCEA Scholarship Winners!
July 26, 2021
There were proud parents and happy students at the OCEA Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday.
County OCEA Members - You Are Getting a Raise
July 23, 2021
It's a pleasure to deliver the following news. When you review your paycheck today, you will see a 2.5% general wage increase and a further 1.2% decrease in "Reverse Pick up" retirement contributions. That’s a net effect increase in your gross income of 3.7%.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
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Louis “Louie” Gurrola
Labor Relations Representative