Health Care Agency
OCEA members in the Health Care Agency are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Health Care Agency 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 Health Care Agency. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Health Care Agency. 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!
Early voting begins today!
October 30, 2020
Early voting begins today across California. Every election is important with critical decisions to be made by workers about good government and their safety, stability, and security on the job.
OCEA recognizes National First Responders Day
October 28, 2020
Last year, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act selflessly when called on in emergency situations, often putting their lives on the line.
OCEA Virtual Health Fair Opportunity Drawing--WINNERS!
October 26, 2020
While COVID-19 prevented us from having an in-person Health Fair this year, we still had the opportunity to bring the health and wellness information, giveaways, and fun that is the OCEA Health Fair to our members in new and innovative ways.
No on Prop. 22 is the fight workers need to win
October 26, 2020
Every election cycle, Californians are faced with decisions about a number of voter initiatives on the ballot. Few have been as harmful or as nakedly greedy as Prop. 22.
Public Guardian Caseload Forum Update: Oct. 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
I want to thank OCEA members and workplace leaders who participated in this week's Public Guardian Caseload Forum. Here's a brief summary of the agenda items we wanted to make sure were covered:
Got a Headache? Attend virtual UCI Seminar on Headaches and Migraines
October 9, 2020
We have heard from many of you that you miss our “members only” events previously held at OCEA Headquarters or at various work locations. These seminars on personal finance, health and recreational activities are designed to help you with both your personal and professional development.
Video: Ballots are Arriving!
October 9, 2020
Election Day is already here. Ballots are arriving in your mailbox this week and are being returned by mail and at secure Ballot Drop Boxes across Orange County.
OCEA Voter Guide for Nov. 3 General Election
October 7, 2020
OCEA’s political involvement has one focus—to provide advice and advocacy that advances the interests of working people and their families. Part of that mission includes providing guidance and analysis to OCEA members about candidates who, as elected officials, enact policies governing every aspect of our workplace lives.
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever!
October 6, 2020
It's time for your annual flu shot and OCEA is holding a clinic with social distancing precautions firmly in place.
On Monday! OCEA Town Hall featuring Rep. Katie Porter and more
October 2, 2020
The 2020 Election is right around the corner, and we want you to meet your OCEA-endorsed labor champions! Please join us at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 for a special OCEA Town Hall!
HEALTH CARE AGENCY STEWARDS
Tina Aguilar
Darlene Amaya-McDonald
Cheri Azodi
Analilia Barajas
Huda Bayaa
Karen Blanchard
Robert Brown
Bridget Burgos
Catherine Canneto
Rhena Carusillo
Mary Chavez
Tina Chen
Frank Cienfuegos
Maria Corona
Colette Craig
Elvira Dodd
Sandra Duarte
John Duckson
Nichole Duplesse
Marco Escobedo
Ryan Froelich
Rosa Gonzalez
Marilyn Hernandez
Jennifer Hoang
Yen Hong
Thomas Hsuing
Scott Huffman
Lauren Juarez
Paul Juarez
Kathy Kendrick
Karim Khalil
Juliet Le Rankin
Cecilia Leon
Kim Long
Luz Lopez
Angelo Lugo
Amy Marchen
Maria Marin
Veronica Martin Navarro
Diane Mason
Alexandra Merrit
Vida Mofidi
Francisca Moreno Martinez
Faith Morrison
Fernanda Morton
Jennifer Negro
Carol New
Kassandra Nguyen
Diana Nguyen-Ruffalo
Yadith Orellana
Veronica Ortiz
Luyen Pham
Sarah Phan
Chris Prevatt
Jose Quintanilla
Janice Richardson
Stacy Rusu
Milfred Dwain Salwasser
Bianca Sandoval
Fatiha Shannon
Shouka Sharifpour
Catherine Shreenan
Kim Sligar
Suzette Smith
Crystal Swart
Alfredo Valle
Sharmie Joy Velasco
Genesis Velez
Vuthy Yam
Victoria Young
Elizabeth Zayas
Martha Zuniga
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Carolyn Gasga
Labor Relations Specialist
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Specialist
Sam Rice
Labor Relations Specialist
Veronica Rodarte
Operations Manager
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative