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
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
Dues increase for Peace Officers Protection League
In regards to your membership in the POPL (Peace Officer Protective League) Legal Defense Fund (LDF), please be advised that effective the second pay day of May 2012, May 25th, there will be a $3.00 per pay period dues increase.
Date: 4/26/2012
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
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
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
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
Voice of OC: Sheriff's assurances placate most Musick Jail critics—but not all
The once fierce opposition by affected cities to expanding Musik Jail in Lake Forest appears to be easing after repeated assurances from the sheriff that it will house only low-level offenders. But not everyone is placated.
Date: 12/20/2011
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
SSO/Coroner membership meeting
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will participate in a question and answer session with SSO/Coroner members on Feb. 24 at OCEA.
Date: 2/17/2011
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
Board member Q/A: Dan Beam
Q/A with OCEA Board member Dan Beam of Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Date: 1/14/2011
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