County Counsel
OCEA members in the County Counsel are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the County Counsel 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 County Counsel. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the County Counsel. 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!
Retirees—Frank Eley needs YOU on Monday 8/12!
August 8, 2019
Past OCEA President, Frank Eley, needs your help! Frank is running for re-election to the OCERS Board of Retirement to help maintain the integrity of the retirement system and protect your pension.
OCERS increase in your retirement contribution
July 26, 2019
We have received calls from some OCEA members regarding County paychecks this week that reflect a higher OCERS contribution rate.
I am running for OCERS Board!
June 20, 2019
When you’ve worked your whole life, you deserve to retire with the peace of mind knowing your pension will be there for you. That’s why it’s so important to have fighters that represent the interests of working families on the OCERS Board of Retirement.
Retirees in Action Committee Kickoff - May 13!
April 29, 2019
OCEA needs you! What does that mean? In 2017, a retired employee/steward began volunteering two days a week as an “Intern” for OCEA. This sparked a conversation between the OCEA Board of Directors, staff and our workplace leaders about the power retired OCEA members have. Soon after, a steering committee was formed of retired OCEA leaders.
OCEA members - Negotiations needs YOU!
March 18, 2019
It’s official! The OCEA bargaining team and the County have scheduled our first 2019 negotiations session for Wednesday, April 17.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Specialist