March 23, 2022

It's official—OCEA Hot Dog Season is here! Get away from your workspace and come hang out and have lunch outside with your fellow OCEA members. Get workplace specific updates and the latest union news. OCEA staff will also be available to answer questions you may have.

March 22, 2022

Following HCA’s announcement of their telecommuting policy, we began to hear from OCEA members about issues with policy implementation and inconsistencies across programs. For example, some service areas implemented the policy as early as March 1 and imposed more restrictive limits on the number of telecommuting days available to workers without providing a reason. This arbitrary policy and inconsistent application across the agency created confusion, impacted workplace morale, and was disruptive to HCA employees and their families. We immediately conducted a survey, met with HCA Stewards, and demanded to meet with Dr. Chau and agency representatives to share your concerns.

March 21, 2022

We are often told that we should never talk about three things in polite company: religion, money, or politics. Union people discuss money all the time because OCEA members and staff never stop advocating for working families’ economic security. We don’t discuss religion because that’s not our role and we respect each individual’s religious freedom. However, for unions, discussing politics is essential and unavoidable. As the Greek statesman Pericles said, “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.”

March 14, 2022

Join fellow OCEA members at Honda Center for a fun night of Ducks Hockey—multiple dates available.

March 9, 2022

Your employee representatives on the OCERS Retirement Board, Adele Tagaloa and Chris Prevatt, spent the past few days at ​the California Association of Public Retirement Systems (CALAPRS) Annual General Assembly. ​The General Assembly is an educational conference for retirement system trustees and senior staff to learn from experts and peers, while getting the opportunity to interact with their colleagues face-to-face and network.

March 8, 2022

You can get $27 off the Ticketmaster price to watch the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in a regular season game Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Crypto Arena (formerly Staples Center). Ticket quantity is limited so you have to act fast!

March 7, 2022

Paying for a college education isn’t easy. That’s why the OCEA Board of Directors awards scholarships each year for dependents of OCEA members.

March 3, 2022

As you all know, HCA management unilaterally amended its telecommuting policy. This amended policy includes completely unnecessary telecommuting restrictions establishing an arbitrary maximum number of hours an employee is allowed to telecommute per pay period. This arbitrary restriction was implemented without any consideration of workers’ needs, workplace morale, or what it might achieve other than disrupting the lives of HCA employees and their families.

February 17, 2022

The Orange County Employees Association is hosting a FREE paper shred and e-waste recycling event in collaboration with Orange County's Credit Union, California Electronics and Shred Confidential. The event is from 9 a.m.-Noon Thursday, March 31.

February 14, 2022

One of OCEA’s most popular seminar topics—Wills and Trusts—is back in a virtual format brought to you by Orange County’s Credit Union (OCCU) and presented by Natalie Spiwak, President of Affinity Trusts. The seminar is titled, "Controlling Your Legacy."