Public Defender
OCEA members in the Public Defender’s office are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Public Defender’s office 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 Public Defender’s office. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Public Defender’s office. 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!
PROTECT HB Libraries! Call to Action!
March 25, 2024
On March 19, the City Council voted by a 4-3 vote to issue a “Request for Proposal” to outsource the Library. Outsourcing our City libraries not only hurts the City but is a dangerous action that demonstrates a willingness to undermine public service, good jobs, and our community assets.
Protect Your Retirement: Vote Iriss for OCERS!
March 18, 2024
In the fight to protect your retirement security, Iriss Barriga—your OCEA Board Member and OCEA Health & Welfare Trustee—has stepped up to run for the open General Member seat on the OCERS Board of Retirement and become your next elected Trustee. Today marks an important first step in that process!
APPLY NOW for $2,500 OCEA Scholarship
March 14, 2024
We know 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.
OCEA Blood Drive: Noon-6 p.m. Wed., March 27
March 14, 2024
To make your life-saving appointment please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: OCEASA.
Special Member Only Insurance Open Enrollment ENDS March 18, 2024
March 12, 2024
Your OCEA Health & Welfare Trust is excited to announce a special member only Open Enrollment period March 1 to March 18, 2024, for supplemental life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance from The Standard.
PUBLIC DEFENDER STEWARDS
Judy Bowling
Erick Castellanos
Jorge Castro
Lubna Debbini
Lissette Duran
Marco Garcia
Leticia Guerrero
Jessica Herrera
Mimi Lam
Sergio Mejia
Sergio Moya
Rene Pena
Jhosue Perez
Isabel Quintero
Carmen Saavedra
Ena Toledano
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OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
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Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative