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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SSA worksplace issues: Jan. 5, 2012
We continue to be disappointed by the Agency's refusal to recognize the health and safety risks that exist at the 840 N. Eckhoff location and its decision to continue to provide inaccurate and incomplete information to employees in an effort to convince them the situation is otherwise.
Date: 1/5/2012
Voice of OC: Searching for solutions in Orange County's strained foster care system
Authorities and mental health experts across the region say it is not uncommon for youths with dysfunctional family issues to cycle through foster homes a dozen or two times, before they either leave the system as adults or stabilize..
Date: 12/20/2011
SSA workplace issues: Dec. 15, 2011 update
Over the past several months, we have been communicating with Agency to address a number of serious issues. Five weeks have passed since the meeting with the Agency Director to address potential indoor environmental quality issues. As of today, assurances made at that meeting remain unsatisfied.
Date: 12/15/2011
SSA workplace issues
Employees at numerous locations have reported an increasingly antagonistic management attitude that has sought to silence employees who now fear becoming targets of undeserved scrutiny and inquiry. The result is an environment that strongly discourages employees from raising workplace concerns.
Date: 11/23/2011
Board member Q/A: Arlyn Buck
Q/A with OCEA Board member Arlyn Buck of Social Services Agency.
Date: 11/11/2011
OCEA/SSA/Sheriffs Communications Members Who Work at the N. Eckhoff Site (11/09/11)
As you know, the Agency conducted a meeting today to "share the results of environmental investigations and to learn about any ongoing issues employees may have and to develop a game plan for resolving any environmental issues that may exist."
Date: 11/9/2011
OCEA/SSA/Sheriffs Communications Members Who Work at the N. Eckhoff Site (html version)
As you may already know, since June we have been urging the Agency to conduct comprehensive testing of the site at N. Eckhoff...
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
CFS staff rotation
CFS management has moved forward on creating a policy for the rotation of CFS Senior Social Workers within the program.
Date: 7/25/2011
840 N. Eckhoff Street: June 24, 2011 update
June 24 update regarding conditions at 840 N. Eckhoff.
Date: 6/24/2011
840 N. Eckhoff Street: June 8, 2011 update
As you already know, the Agency Director sent out an email communication today in response to our request..
Date: 6/8/2011
840 N. Eckhoff Street
OCEA sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors about the potential health risks at SSA, 840 N. Eckhoff St.
Date: 6/7/2011
Dual Worker Program
We have been informed of the department’s intention to implement a Dual Worker position that is a combination of the WTW Case Manager function
Date: 4/21/2011
CFS caseload management
OCEA is looking for five employee representatives for a forum on Caseload Management.
Date: 2/24/2011
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
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
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