State faces $16 billion deficit
The state budget is $16 billion short, and the Governor is proposing a combination of deep cuts and tax increases to fill the void. To make matters even more challenging for OCEA members, all of this political and economic unrest is happening as we negotiate a new contract with the County.
Date: 5/16/2012
Win Knott's Berry Farm tickets from Velece Insurance!
Sign up for an insurance policy with Velece Insurance Corp. between June 1 and July 13, 2012, to be entered for a chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm. Drawings will be held on June 15, June 29 and July 16.
Date: 5/14/2012
Fighting for you in Sacramento
This week, four members of your SSO board traveled to Sacramento with representatives from OCEA to talk to elected officials about the SSO classifications and some of the inequities that exist with respect to how the SSO class is treated. We met with several elected officials, who in turn helped educate us about the dire fiscal and political situation that exists in Sacramento.
Date: 5/11/2012
VIDEO: Tom Morello performs at 2012 OCLF Solidarity Dinner
Musician Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and The Nightwatchman performed at the 2012 Orange County Labor Federation Solidarity Dinner at Anaheim Convention Center on May 10, 2012.
Date: 5/11/2012
Correctional Health Services budget update
Health Care Agency/Correctional Health Services is seeking proposals from organizations to provide Pharmaceutical Services managed by both the Sheriff’s Department, the Probation Department and to several non-correctional facilities managed by the Social Services Agency and Health Care Agency.
Date: 5/7/2012
Eckhoff update: May 7, 2012
In our ongoing efforts to protect the health and safety of employees at the site we submitted a letter on March 23, 2012, on your behalf requesting information relating to the existence of perc. Instead of providing the information and answering questions and concerns raised by employees, the Agency chose to use delay tactics by characterizing the request as falling under the Public Records Act. Meanwhile, employees continued to report to a worksite that sits on a toxic chemical spill.
Date: 5/7/2012
In celebration of National Nurses Week!
These are challenging times for public employees and the difficulties faced by our nurses are often met without true gratification. OCEA thanks you for your incredible work and wants you to know you are appreciated.
Date: 5/7/2012
Orange County contract negotiations begin
The OCEA Bargaining Team began meeting in early April with County officials, including an outside lawyer who they hired to lead the County’s bargaining efforts. Those of you who have kept informed by reading our frequent communications and attending our general membership meeting should be very aware of the challenges we will face this year.
Date: 5/2/2012
It's almost time for the annual SCOPO meeting on May 11!
RSVP by May 7 for this year's SCOPO meeting at at Orange County Employees Association from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11. Free lunch will be served.
Date: 4/27/2012
Addressing questions about L.A. Superior Court reductions
We have received many questions regarding what is happening in L.A. County regarding it’s Court operations. Therefore, we have attached a news release regarding Los Angeles County Superior Court’s massive layoffs and reductions.
Date: 4/23/2012
Eckhoff update: April 19, 2012
In our ongoing efforts to protect the health and safety of employees at the site we submitted a letter on March 23, 2012, on your behalf requesting information relating to the existence of perc. Instead of providing the information and answering questions and concerns raised by employees, the Agency chose to use delay tactics by characterizing the request as falling under the Public Records Act. Meanwhile, employees continued to report to a worksite that sits on a toxic chemical spill.
Date: 4/19/2012
SSA ARC: April 10, 2012 update
Health concerns have been raised by employees relating to Room 104 at ARC. We learned of these issues for the first time late Friday. The Agency has informed us that the County Health Officer has inspected the facility and based upon those inspections, the Agency has determined the location is safe for habitation by employees. We are not convinced.
Date: 4/10/2012
Costa Mesa charter update: April 3, 2012
While this has been a difficult week, it’s important we recognize and celebrate this victory in our efforts to stop the City Council from outsourcing our jobs.
Date: 4/3/2012
Costa Mesa charter update: March 28, 2012
We can’t overlook Tuesday’s court victory, the immense and mounting community support, and our continued solidarity as a City family. We will get through this if we continue doing the best we can, remaining united and being there for each other.
Date: 3/28/2012
Behavioral Health Services staffing summary
Follow the link to download the latest HCA BHS staffing summary.
Date: 3/27/2012
Eckhoff update: March 26, 2012
The Agency conducted a Townhall meeting today, March 26, to discuss the most recent findings of the testing conducted by the County following the discovery of toxic chemicals at the site. What we did learn from the meeting–that testing uncovered multiple toxic chemicals present at the site instead of just one–was even more disturbing and raises even more questions about workplace health and safety.
Date: 3/26/2012
March 29 SSO/Coroner membership meeting postponed
The SSO/Deputy Coroner General Membership Meeting originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at OCEA has been postponed until further notice.
Date: 3/26/2012
Eckhoff update: March 23, 2012
The Agency continues to ignore our requests to close and evacuate the 840 and 800 Eckhoff buildings. They are not responding to the correspondence sent on your behalf.
Date: 3/23/2012
Apply now for 2012 OCEA Board of Directors Scholarship!
The seminar, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service OC, will discuss topics including: How to assess current finance alternatives; What are the options to save your home; What are the options when you can’t afford to keep your home; the Homeowner preservation program and more.
Date: 3/20/2012
RSVP now for March 29 SSO/Deputy Coroner General Membership Meeting
OCEA will host a SSO/Deputy Coroner General Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at OCEA. The meeting will provide the 2012 annual update and a bargaining unit update.
Date: 3/19/2012
RSVP now for OCEA Presents: How to Rescue Your Home Mortgage on March 28
The seminar, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service OC, will discuss topics including: How to assess current finance alternatives; What are the options to save your home; What are the options when you can’t afford to keep your home; the Homeowner preservation program and more.
Date: 3/19/2012
Eckhoff update: March 14, 2012
Today the Agency has distributed a memorandum regarding the results of the recent testing indicating that the building is safe to inhabit. In light of the Agency’s refusal to close and evacuate the building as a precaution for employees and the clandestine manner in which the follow-up testing was conducted, we are not surprised by the results. However, we remain steadfast in our efforts to protect employees and the public and reiterate our plea to the Agency to evacuate and close the building.
Date: 3/14/2012
Costa Mesa lawsuit update: March 13, 2012
Today, a judge rejected the City’s request to throw out our lawsuit halting the outsourcing and layoffs. We’re now scheduled to go to trial April 9.
Date: 3/13/2012
Eckhoff update: March 5, 2012
As we await the final results of both the County tests and the more comprehensive court-ordered tests, we are thankful that at least testing has begun. However, we are also extremely troubled and disappointed by the Agency’s failure to respond to this issue in a more humane and timely manner.
Date: 3/5/2012
Workplace alert update: 840 N. Eckhoff
The County has found toxic chemicals in the soil at Social Services Agency Eckhoff St. building in Orange.
Date: 2/28/2012
Public Works site visit schedule
OCEA Labor Relations Representatives will be at various OCPW sites on Feb. 28 and March 6.
Date: 2/24/2012
Soil testing to begin at 840 N. Eckhoff
An update regarding issues between OCEA and SSA at the ARC location.
Date: 2/17/2012
Important negotiations meeting! Plan to attend.
OCEA will host a General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., in Santa Ana, to offer members insight as to how OCEA will approach these important negotiations.
Date: 2/16/2012
RSVP now! OCEA Presents: County 457 Deferred Comp Program
The seminar, presented by Great-West Retirement Services, will discuss ways to overcome personal finance challenges by learning how to establish a financial plan while navigating the risks and returns of different types of investments.
Date: 2/15/2012
SSA ARC: Feb. 15, 2012 update
An update regarding issues between OCEA and SSA at the ARC location.
Date: 2/15/2012
SSA site visit schedule
Join your fellow co-workers and OCEA Labor Relations Representatives Josh Boudreaux, Jamie Newton and Tim Steed for a SSA site visit.
Date: 2/6/2012
Apply for the 2012 bargaining team
OCEA will soon begin negotiating for the next contract with the County. If you would like to participate in negotiations as part of the 2012 bargaining team, please read this message for information and an application.
Date: 2/2/2012
Some good news
Throughout these difficult months, service to the community has remained our number one priority. It hasn’t been easy, but every once in awhile, we see that our efforts are making a difference and the spirit of what makes Costa Mesa great—the true camaraderie between staff and the Costa Mesa community—shines through.
Date: 1/31/2012
Negotiations update: OCEA's editorial in the OC Register
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino wrote an editorial that appeared in the Jan. 29 Orange County Register to set the record straight about your pensions.
Date: 1/30/2012
SSA Data Entry Technician relocation update
Social Services Agency has presented a plan to relocate all Data Enry Technicians to a central location. We have notified the Agency on several occasions that this plan requires thoughtful consideration and the input and feedback from employees who will be impacted.
Date: 1/30/2012
Update on health concerns at Eckhoff building: Judge orders testing
A Superior Court Judge on Jan. 30 ordered the County to allow for comprehensive soil testing at the building.
Date: 1/30/2012
County wants to reduce current employees' pensions
The County intends to reduce pension benefits for current employees during this year’s negotiations. We believe emphatically that it is not even possible to do that.
Date: 1/25/2012
Costa Mesa pension numbers overestimated
According to CalPERS officials, the pension liability number Costa Mesa has been citing is nearly 70 percent larger than the actual amount.
Date: 1/23/2012
RSVP now! OCEA Presents: OCERS Pre-retirement seminar on Jan. 25
OCEA will host our first “OCEA Presents” seminar of 2012 from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the OCEA Assembly Room at OCEA Headquarters, 830 N. Ross St., in Santa Ana.
Date: 1/18/2012
Update on health concerns at Eckhoff building
Allowing for testing and moving people out of a potentially toxic site is the very least the County can do to ensure the safety of its employees and the public they serve. It is unconscionable that the Agency has waited so long to act, risking the possibility that even more employees and their children could have become sick while they weighed the legal consequences.
Date: 1/11/2012
The Governor's State Budget at a glance
This year, the State faces a $9.2 billion budget problem and future annual budget gaps of $5 billion or less. The budget proposes a total of $10.3 billion in cuts and revenues to balance and to rebuild a $1.1 billion reserve.
Date: 1/10/2012
OCEA support broadens
The Daily Pilot, which covers Costa Mesa, recently published its list of top 103 newsmakers of the year.
Date: 1/6/2012
Important: Dangerous workplace alert
Despite numerous pleas and a court order, the County continues to refuse to allow adequate testing for toxic chemicals at Social Services Agency building 840 N. Eckhoff in Orange.
Date: 1/5/2012
Meet your 2012 OCEA Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Incumbents held on to their seats in the 2011 OCEA Board of Directors election; a new OCEA Executive Committee is chosen.
Date: 12/21/2011
Holiday reflections
The coming year will bring more challenges, and, like we did in 2011, we will meet them and survive another year of unwarranted and deceitful attacks.
Date: 12/20/2011
Stewards honored at annual OCEA awards ceremony
OCEA celebrated steward achievements in 2011 at our annual appreciation dinner.
Date: 12/20/2011
Gov. Brown announces budget trigger cuts
The State will impose trigger cuts of nearly $1 billion after revenues fell short of projections.
Date: 12/14/2011
Food Truck Fridays raise $1,650 in 2011
Food Truck Fridays raise money and bring donations for unemployeed families in need.
Date: 12/12/2011
OC Register agrees with OCEA regarding manager pay raises
OC Register published an editorial Dec. 6 which sides with OCEA against manager pay raises recently approved by the County.
Date: 12/7/2011
Managers give themselves pay raises
Supervisors quietly granted Orange County managers a 2.5 percent retroactive merit increase as part of their Pay 4 Performance program, and they did so without requiring that managers begin to pay their fair share toward their pensions, according to Voice of OC.
Date: 12/5/2011
Download: December 2011 California Court Association Minute Book
Download the December issue of CCA's magazine for court employees.
Date: 11/28/2011
Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29, for Courts CTS/IT members
OCEA will hold a general information meeting with a question and answer session for Courts CTS/IT members at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana.
Date: 11/28/2011
Good news for CMCEA members
Nov. 23, 2011 update on litigation proceedings against the City of Costa Mesa.
Date: 11/23/2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
A Thanksgiving message from OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino.
Date: 11/23/2011
2012 'OCEA Presents' schedule available now!
View the dates and topics for upcoming 'OCEA Presents' seminars and events.
Date: 11/21/2011
Nick Berardino: 'Outsourcing city services is no panacea'
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino responds in the OC Register to a corporate lobbyist who supports outsourcing public services.
Date: 11/21/2011
Critical information regarding the $48 million
View an informative summary regarding the actions taken by the County on Monday, Nov. 14, to withold taxes from the State in order to replace the $48 million taken by the State this year.
Date: 11/15/2011
Update on the $48 million: Nov. 14, 2011
County officials announced today that the County plans to revert back to pre-bankruptcy practices and follow the same guidelines for dealing with tax revenue as other Counties in the state. In doing so, it discovered that the County apparently no longer needs to pass along more than $70 million in tax revenue.
Date: 11/14/2011
Final Food Truck Friday of 2011 will feature food drive
The Lime Truck, winner of The Great Food Truck Race 2, will join other notable O.C. trucks at OCEA on Nov. 18 for lunch, a food drive and plenty of prizes up for grabs.
Date: 11/9/2011
Pension Initiatives Update
About two weeks ago, two competing pension ”reform” initiatives were submitted to the Attorney General for Title and Summary significantly scaling back public employee pensions...
Date: 11/7/2011
CFS Social Worker staff rotation update
We understand some members have been told about the upcoming Social Worker Rotation before its official release. Our understanding is that the agency plans to implement this policy beginning January 2012.
Date: 11/4/2011
OCEA and Velece closure
OCEA and Velece Insurance will close at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4.
Date: 10/31/2011
Governor releases pension reform proposal
Our initial analysis is that there are some parts of the Governor’s proposal that make a lot of sense, and other parts that may be more problematic. But at this point it is only a proposal, and it is likely to undergo many revisions as it is considered next year by the legislature.
Date: 10/28/2011
AB 109: Oct. 26, 2011 update
OCEA has been urging Orange County Probation to train and develop current staff so there are promotional opportunities and upward movement for existing employees as the department works to address the impacts of AB 109.
Date: 10/26/2011
CMCEA v. Costa Mesa Litigation: Oct. 26, 2011 update
A trial date of April 9, 2012 has been set for CMCEA v. The City of Costa Mesa.
Date: 10/26/2011
RSVP now to attend OCEA's College Fair on Nov. 9
OCEA will host a college fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 for members and their children.
Date: 10/25/2011
OCEA food drive extended through Dec. 16
OCEA will host a food drive from Oct. 24 to Dec. 16 in support of United Labor Agency of Orange County.
Date: 10/20/2011
Members approve Superior Court contract
The tentative agreement between OCEA and the Superior Court for 2011-12 has been overwhelmingly ratified.
Date: 10/13/2011
OC Weekly honors OCEA and Repair Costa Mesa
OC Weekly selected OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino and Repair Costa Mesa for separate honors in its annual "Best of OC" publication.
Date: 10/13/2011
Photos: 2011 OCEA Health Fair
View our gallery of photos from OCEA's 2011 Health Fair, which was full of great information, food and fun!
Date: 10/5/2011
Voting open on Courts contract
Voting on the Court’s one year contract has started and will end at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11. We will tally votes on Oct. 12.
Date: 10/5/2011
Update on the $48 million: Oct. 4, 2011
The Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the CEO’s recommendations regarding how the County will address the $48 million Vehicle License Fee shortfall for the remainder of the fiscal year. The CEO’s recommendations contain a combination of approaches which should have minimal, if any, net impact to the job security of OCEA members.
Date: 10/4/2011
Update on the $48 million: Sept. 29, 2011
In the coming weeks, you will be hearing a lot of information regarding how the County plans to deal with the loss of $48 million during this year’s budget.
Date: 9/29/2011
Courts reach tentative agreement
OCEA and Superior Courts have reached a tentative agreement through 2012.
Date: 9/27/2011
Court negotiations: Sept. 22, 2011 update
The Court’s consistent message is “we want cost reductions from our OCEA unit members.” Our consistent message is “show us the need for this and help us understand why you are making proposals that would mean money out of our member’s pockets.”
Date: 9/22/2011
Correction for Courts members: Request by the Orange County Register for the release of employee salary information
Courts members have their own process for redaction in Register records requests.
Date: 9/20/2011
Photos: Repair Costa Mesa hosts picnic for supporters
View photos from Repair Costa Mesa's community picnic in Wakeham Park.
Date: 9/19/2011
Request by the Orange County Register for the release of employee salary information
Names can potentially be redacted from the list with the use of the "Request for Redaction of Name" form available here.
Date: 9/19/2011
OCEA commentary published in Daily Pilot
The Daily Pilot published a commentary by OCEA Communications Director Jennifer Muir regarding the Costa Mesa Council's legal and PR costs.
Date: 9/12/2011
State refuses to restore $48 million
The State decides not to restore $48 million to Orange County taken as part of California's budget deal.
Date: 9/12/2011
Workshop helps attendees avoid foreclosure
OCEA will host a free Foreclosure Prevention workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
Date: 9/8/2011
Do you need help with open enrollment?
We will host a seminar with OCEA staff and County representatives from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 14 to help you with your Health and Welfare Trust and County Medical open enrollment.
Date: 9/6/2011
Fighting for the $48 million: Sept. 6, 2011 update
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino provides an update on the $48 million taken from Orange County as part of the State's budget deal.
Date: 9/6/2011
Photos: 2011 Labor Day Picnic
View slide shows from the 2011 Labor Day Picnic hosted by OCEA and various other local unions.
Date: 9/6/2011
Happy Labor Day from OCEA!
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino wishes all members a happy Labor Day.
Date: 9/2/2011
OC Weekly cover story: Costa Messy
OC Weekly covers Costa Mesa layoffs and outsourcing in it's Sept. 1 cover story.
Date: 9/1/2011
Fighting for the $48 million: Aug. 30, 2011 update
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino and Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Campbell are meeting with lawmakers in Sacramento today in hopes of recovering the $48 million.
Date: 8/30/2011
Contract City: New Yorker on Costa Mesa
New Yorker magazine has a story in the Sept. 5 issue about the ongoing battle over outsourcing and layoffs in Costa Mesa.
Date: 8/29/2011
Orange County Public Library restructuring
As you may have heard, OCPL management contacted OCEA about upcoming changes within the library system.
Date: 8/26/2011
Fighting for the $48 million
OCEA and County representatives will meet with State legislators on Aug. 29 regarding the $48 million lost in this year's budget.
Date: 8/25/2011
Next Food Truck Friday on Sept. 16
Popular food trucks will come to OCEA to fund raise for a local food drive.
Date: 8/25/2011
Presentation: Tips for reducing stress in your life
St. Joseph's Hospital provides tips for stress relief.
Date: 8/24/2011
Update: Status of the County's IT outsourcing RFP and the effect on your job
As you know through our previous email communications to you, we continue to address the County’s efforts to pursue outsourcing any internal IT services.
Date: 8/11/2011
Labor Day picnic announced!
A Labor Day picnic will be held Sept. 3 at Santa Ana Zoo, featuring food, music, games and free admission to the zoo.
Date: 7/27/2011
Podcast: Wills and Trusts
OCEA General Counsel Don Drozd discusses wills and trusts.
Date: 7/27/2011
Retirement contribution rates
Some of you will notice a slight increase in your retirement contribution
Date: 7/22/2011
Budget update
We continue meeting with County officials and legislators regarding how to restore the $48 million...
Date: 7/21/2011
IT update: July 18, 2011
OCEA is looking forward to engaging in meaningful discussions with the County regarding County IT services and the opportunity those discussions provide in demonstrating the importance of current County IT employees to the future of County IT.
Date: 7/18/2011
Judge issues order stopping Costa Mesa layoffs
A Superior Court judge has issued an order prohibiting the City of Costa Mesa from laying off City employees pursuant to outsourcing their jobs to the private sector.
Date: 7/18/2011
Budget update: Emergency trip to Sacramento
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino updates members on an emergency budget trip to Sacramento.
Date: 7/7/2011
Judge stops Costa Mesa layoffs
A Superior Court judge on July 5 told attorneys she would issue a preliminary injunction precluding the mass layoffs of municipal employees within the City of Costa Mesa.
Date: 7/7/2011
Nick Berardino appointed to OC Fair Board
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino was appointed by the Governor to the Orange County Fair Board.
Date: 7/1/2011
Budget update: June 29, 2011
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino provies an update about the new State budget.
Date: 6/29/2011
Budget update: June 28, 2011
The Governor, Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem held a press conference late Monday night, June 27, where they announced their agreement on a budget plan.
Date: 6/28/2011
Don Drozd on NBC
Don Drozd, OCEA General Counsel, discusses Costa Mesa layoffs on NBC.
Date: 6/27/2011
Where do we go from here?
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino gives members an update on the State budget.
Date: 6/16/2011
Costa Mesa: An assault on working families
Ongoing updates in the push to cancel the layoffs and outsourcing plan in Costa Mesa.
Date: 6/15/2011
Names of executives with raises released
Voice of OC releases names and raises of County executives and managers.
Date: 5/31/2011
Memorial Day Holiday
This Memorial Day will not be much different than previous Memorial Days.
Date: 5/26/2011
Next Food Truck Friday on June 17
Popular food trucks will come to OCEA to fund raise for a local food drive.
Date: 5/26/2011
Deadline approaches for OCEA scholarship applications
Applications for one of two $2,000 scholarships from OCEA are due at 5 p.m. June 1.
Date: 5/20/2011
County executive greed exposed at last
OCEA has tried to bring attention to numerous abuses regarding promotions and salary increases among the County's executives and managers for years – only to fall on deaf ears. Now the truth is out.
Date: 5/19/2011
Budgets – Take a quick breath
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino updates members on County and State budgets.
Date: 5/17/2011
Photos: Celebrating a victory for our troops
A tribute to the men and women who have served in the war against terror and contributed to the elimination of the leader of Al-Qaeda.
Date: 5/12/2011
OCFA voting underway
OCFA members can vote on a three-year extension offer until 5 p.m. May 9, 2011.
Date: 5/6/2011
Fundraiser for Bea Williams, clerk extraordinaire
A fundraiser will be held May 5 to help defray costs to OC Courts employee Bea Williams, who was recently diagnosed with blood cancer.
Date: 5/2/2011
Pension debate: We will continue to fight
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino participates in a debate over public employee pensions.
Date: 4/27/2011
Event: Money saving tips
OCEA Labor Relations Representative Llesena Ontiveras will give attendees money-saving tips and tricks.
Date: 4/26/2011
Costa Mesa employees denounce vandalism at Mayor's bar
"We abhor and do not condone such violent actions," OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino said.
Date: 4/17/2011
Next Food Truck Friday on April 22
Popular food trucks will come to OCEA to fund raise for a local food drive.
Date: 4/13/2011
A legacy in labor
HCA employee Sharon Gerstein talks about the importance of the labor movement during the 100 years her family has been in America.
Date: 4/4/2011
Jennifer Muir on Inside OC with Rick Reiff
OCEA Communications Director Jennifer Muir discusses Costa Mesa layoffs and outsourcing on "Inside OC with Rick Reiff."
Date: 4/4/2011
California budget update from Gov. Brown
Gov. Jerry Brown issues a statement halting budget negotiations.
Date: 3/30/2011
Videos: Repair Costa Mesa
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino gives an update on the situation in Costa Mesa.
Date: 3/30/2011
Nick Berardino talks Costa Mesa layoffs on Fox News National
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino was on Fox News National on March 29 to talk about employee layoffs in Costa Mesa.
Date: 3/29/2011
Remembering Huy Pham
A tribute to Costa Mesa City maintenance worker Huy Pham.
Date: 3/24/2011
Repair Costa Mesa coalition forms against outsourcing
The Costa Mesa City Council’s reckless action to outsource 18 service areas and issue layoff notices to nearly half of its workforce has empowered our brothers and sisters in Costa Mesa and it has empowered us.
Date: 3/21/2011
Why won't Costa Mesa's mayor explain why he was at his bar and not at City Hall?
Date: 3/19/2011
Worker's Appreciation Fund for Huy Pham
A Worker's Appreciation Fund has been established in memory of our brother Huy Pham, a dedicated Costa Mesa employee who passed away this week at Costa Mesa City Hall.
Date: 3/19/2011
Be there for each other
It’s with a heavy heart that we write to tell you about the loss of a member of our OCEA family, Costa Mesa City Employees Association member Huy Pham.
Date: 3/18/2011
Something you'll enjoy for a change
An Orange County Register reader wrote a "letter to the editor" to say the paper was giving too much coverage to OCEA.
Date: 3/14/2011
OCEA on Little Hoover report
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino writes in The Orange County Register about the Little Hoover Commission report on public employee pensions.
Date: 3/9/2011
OCEA continues to fight for you in the media
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino responds to Pension Boot Camp in a March 6 Orange County Register editorial.
Date: 3/7/2011
State budget update: Redevelopment
An update from Sacramento about the possible future of redevelopment agencies.
Date: 3/4/2011
IT classification update
An update for our members in Information Technology about the classification study.
Date: 3/3/2011
IT Classification Update - 2/28/11
Date: 2/28/2011
Video: OCEA fights back
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino appears on Fox Business News to talk about Pension Boot Camp.
Date: 2/25/2011
Are you working on your taxes?
Here's a summary of deduction amounts that should help when you're putting together your tax return.
Date: 2/18/2011
OCEA in the media: Protecting your rights
OCEA speaks with Fox 11 news on behalf of public employees in reponse to Pension Boot Camp.
Date: 2/18/2011
Pension boot camp for elected officials
Learn how OCEA is defending its members against the Pension Boot Camp, being hosted by the Orange County Republican Party this week.
Date: 2/14/2011
OCEA responds to OC Register attacks
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino responds to two editorials recently printed in the OC Register.
Date: 2/7/2011
Video: Executive perks exposed
Former State Asemblyman Todd Spitzer, Voice of OC Editor in Chief Norberto Santana Jr. and KOCE Reporter David Nazar discuss executive perks.
Date: 2/4/2011
Sen Governance & Finance Realignment Hearing
This morning the Senate Governance and Finance Committee met to discuss realignment.
Date: 2/3/2011
Realignment update
The Governor's realignment proposal involves shifting the responsibility for providing certain services from the State to the County.
Date: 1/31/2011
OCEA in the media
Watch a video montage featuring various media appearances by OCEA members and staff.
Date: 1/27/2011
More than 600 members attend critical budget meeting
Over 600 OCEA members attended a meeting at Main Place mall to discuss state and county budget impacts.
Date: 1/26/2011
Nick Berardino on Inside OC with Rick Reiff
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino participated in a panel discussing O.C. politics in January.
Date: 1/19/2011
Critical membership meeting Jan. 25
Orange County Employees Association will hold a meeting on Jan. 25 to discuss how state and county budgets will impact our members.
Date: 1/18/2011
Budget director talks financial plan
County Budget Director Frank Kim speaks to OCEA stewards about the county's financial plan.
Date: 1/10/2011
County executive pay increase
Orange County executives recieved a 5 percent pay increase this month while the county's budget is predicted to be $100 million short.
Date: 1/10/2011
Governor Brown’s Budget Slashes State Spending by $12.5 Billion
Sacramento – Governor Jerry Brown will release a balanced state budget today...
Date: 1/10/2011
OCFA update January 7, 2011
A quick update to let you know that at a special meeting scheduled for January 13, 2011 at 6:30pm, the JPA Board will be addressing the agreement between OCEA and OCFA...
Date: 1/7/2011
Your leadership pays off
The county has formed a working group that is officially exploring whether it's feasible to develop child care centers close to your workplace..
Date: 1/7/2011
PSU Executive Board Election Results
Results of the election for Probation Services Unit Executive Board members.
Date: 1/6/2011
Inauguration Event Update
Yesterday, you participated in a historical moment as a co-sponsor to one of Gov. Jerry Brown’s inauguration events.
Date: 1/4/2011
Standing tall in 2011
A message from OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino reminding members to hold their heads high, even in tough times.
Date: 12/30/2010
OCEA hot dog wagon at Governer's inauguration
OCEA's legendary hot dog wagon will be serving the people at Gov. Jerry Brown's inauguration.
Date: 12/30/2010
AB 3632: Dec. 21, 2010 update
HCA and the Department of Education may have come up with a short-term solution to mental health services cuts.
Date: 12/21/2010
Holiday greetings
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino's holiday message to members.
Date: 12/21/2010
Jewelry sale to benefit food bank
New York jewelry designer Meghan Patrice Riley will sell items at OCEA HQ on Thursday with 15 percent benefitting ULAOC food bank.
Date: 12/21/2010
Video: State budgets
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino responds to Supervisor John Moorlach in the Orange County Register and "60 Minutes" airs a segment on extreme state budget woes.
Date: 12/20/2010
Stewards turn out for dinner and awards
OCEA stewards, board members and staff celebrate the holidays with an awards dinner.
Date: 12/17/2010
County proposes huge compensation and benefit cuts
Check out the salary and benefit cost reduction measures that County Supervisors adopted yesterday as part of their five-year strategic plan.
Date: 12/15/2010
Vehicle License Fee Update
A temporary .15 percent increase of the State Vehicle License Fee, which funds local law enforcement programs, is scheduled to end June 30, 2011.
Date: 12/15/2010
All OCEA Members Must Read This !!!
It is absolutely imperative that all County employees are aware of John Moorlach's suggested strategy for the future.
Date: 12/13/2010
HCA Budget Reductions
As you may be aware, funding for programs supported by AB 3632, the mandate that made it a legal requirement to provide mental health services to students as part of an IEP, was recently suspended by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Date: 12/10/2010
Fed Chairman Bernanke on the economy
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke addressed the nation on 60 Minutes to talk about the economy.
Date: 12/6/2010
Food drive raises $500
OCEA members donated seven boxes of food to United Labor Agency of Orange County while food trucks contributed $500 to the cause.
Date: 12/6/2010
Important Vote Dec 8
OCFA has completed negotiations with both Local 3631 and the Chief Officers Association. Details of their agreements will be...
Date: 12/2/2010
Institutional Health Services LVN 3/12 Schedules Update
As you know it has been approximately one week since the proposed 3/12 schedule was presented to you.
Date: 12/1/2010
IT Classification Study update
As you are all well aware, we have been aggressively urging the County to take a more thoughtful and measured approach to County IT strategic planning.
Date: 12/1/2010
State Budget
Stories in the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register this weekend paint the same dismal picture for California’s financial future.
Date: 11/30/2010
All he wants for Christmas is snow
Cheer on Henry, the son of an OCEA staffer, in his quest for a white Christmas.
Date: 11/29/2010
Food truck food drive Friday
Popular food trucks will come to OCEA to fund raise for a local food drive.
Date: 11/29/2010
Special Membership Meeting December 1, 2010
Orange County Fire Authority
Date: 11/19/2010
Low-cost adoption available through the County
Learn how child adoption through the County benefitted three local Fullerton kids.
Date: 11/16/2010
OC GOP intensifies attack on public employees
Read about the latest attack on public employee unions.
Date: 11/9/2010
Pension Update 11/4
Read about updates regarding the hybrid pension plan.
Date: 11/5/2010
Third jail surveillance class graduates
Twenty-three men and women complete OCSD Correctional Services Assistant training.
Date: 11/5/2010
OCEA speaks to KOCE about lobby reform
Learn how child adoption through the County benefitted three local Fullerton kids.
Date: 11/4/2010
OCEA Responds To OC Register Attack on Employees
Enough is enough. As you know OCEA has consistently responded to attacks by the OC Register...
Date: 10/18/2010
Election volunteer opportunities
This election season is critical for public employees...
Date: 10/14/2010
Retirement Board Election
OCEA endorses Frank Eley for the Orange County Employees Retirement System board . . .
Date: 10/8/2010
October 5, 2010 OCEA Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Representatives from various health organizations will attend the OCEA Health Fair to help educate and provide free...
Date: 9/30/2010
Nick Berardino challenges Mauk on executive pay
Date: 9/28/2010
Institutional Health Services Update
This morning we met with county executives and Ron Norby ...
Date: 9/1/2010
Take a stand against OC Water District offer
In an overwhelming show of solidarity, The Orange County Water District Employees Association voted 99-3 this week . . .
Date: 8/27/2010
OCEA Newsletter
Join OCEA’s team for the Susan Komen Race for the Cure and find out about our featured ticket sales of the week in the latest edition of OCEA’s E-Newsletter.
Date: 8/19/2010
CSA Update 8/18/2010
The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS) plans to ask a judge tomorrow to intervene in the implementation of schedules at Theo Lacy Jail Facility. This action relates to the CSA and Deputy Sheriff schedules and assignments.
Date: 8/18/2010
Little Hoover Commission
The new hybrid pension option OCEA recently negotiated with the county is getting attention across the state . . .
Date: 8/18/2010
Important Budget Information
Please take a moment to read the important summary below...
Date: 8/4/2010
Probation Update
Today members of your PSU and PSMU executive committees met with the County CEO Tom Mauk...
Date: 8/3/2010
OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino Receives César E. Chávez Award
On May 22, 2010, OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino was honored by the Orange County Labor Federation.
Date: 6/7/2010
Register Vilifies Employees
Date: 5/3/2010
Retirement Contribution Rates
Date: 4/29/2010
Home Aid
Date: 4/23/2010
Urgent
Announcing the Launch of Voice of OC
Date: 4/6/2010
OCFA mid-year budget meetings
Date: 2/26/2010
Judicial Budget Update
Judicial Budget update...
Date: 2/25/2010
CSA Recruitment (Probation)
Probation Department layoffs update...
Date: 2/8/2010
Layoff Update (OC Sheriff's Dept)
Sheriff's Department layoffs update...
Date: 2/8/2010
Institutional Services Transition Plan Update (Probation)
As you know, PSU and PSMU members, including members of the PSU and PSMU Executive Committees, and OCEA representatives met with the Probation Department yesterday...
Date: 2/2/2010
Probation Department Insitutional Services Transition Plan Update
Today the Probation Department management presented their Transition Plan for Institutional Services...
Date: 2/1/2010
Budget Reduction Update: Layoff Notices (Probation)
Today we met with the department and the County regarding layoffs...
Date: 1/22/2010
Layoff Notices On Their Way (OC Sheriff's Dept)
Today we met with the department and the County regarding the layoffs...
Date: 1/21/2010
Update on Assessor and Clerk of the Board Furloughs (Assessor & Clerk of the Board)
We met for the second time this afternoon. This week, the Clerk of the Board ...
Date: 1/21/2010
Important Layoff Information (OC Sheriff's Dept)
Date: 1/15/2010
Information Regarding Furloughs (Assessor & Clerk of the Board)
Date: 1/15/2010
Important Layoff Information
Sheriff's Department layoffs update...
Date: 1/6/2010
Urgent Notice Regarding Proposed Furloughs
Urgent Notice for Assessor Office Employees...
Date: 12/21/2009
Urgent Message
the County intends to temporarily suspend the earning of comp time by employees...
Date: 12/11/2009
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