OCEA Employee—Vol 69 Iss 3 by OCEA Employee magazine

OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 69, ISSUE 3 • July–September 2016

HEALTH AND SAFETY CRISIS AT THE CIVIC CENTER PG. 12

2016 OCEA HEALTH FAIR A N D

F A R M E R S

M A R K E T

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 OCEA, 830 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Free giveaways, screenings and food at OCEA! Stay healthy with OCEA and take advantage of the following screenings: Derma scan, 3D body scan, body fat/BMI, workplace exercise demonstrations, stress testing, acupuncture, and physician consultants. Loosen up with chair massages, chiropractic stretching, EMG nervous system screening, and more. Enjoy our OCEA Holistic Lifestyle area featuring aromatherapy, zyto scans, essential oils samplings, and more. Come enjoy the information, giveaways and exciting door prizes! FLU SHOTS: Flu shots are available for FREE to those who bring their Blue Shield or Cigna health insurance cards. Kaiser is providing FREE ﬂu shots off-site at your doctor’s ofﬁce. Plus, Blue Shield, Cigna and Kaiser will be conducting “Health Plan 101” presentations to help members learn more about each of the health plans. The sessions will be held upstairs in OCEA’s Assembly Room.

Attendance at the OCEA Health Fair is a permitted use of Annual Leave, subject to approval by your supervisor. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

OCEA EMPLOYEE VOLUME 69, ISSUE 3 • July–September 2016

An SSO and a Deputy are on patrol in the crowded Civic Center area OCEA members stand together in dispute with Sheriff Sandra Hutchens over Peace Officer status of SSOs.

FEATURES 6 AMEA Board Secretary gets a new badge

12 Health and safety crisis in Civic Center

Tracy Nolan recognized in special ceremony.

7 OCEA member honored by OCLF Patty Hernandez is named Delegate of the Month by Orange County Labor Federation.

8 County IT workers honored

OCEA members push for changes.

15 OCEA members take their kids to work West Court gets a visit from the workers of tomorrow.

16 Get Involved in OCEA

Innovative software wins award.

Board members Russell Baldwin and Anjali Essoe talk about workplace leadership.

NEWS & UPDATES

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President’s Message General Manager’s Message OCEA News Briefs OCEA Calendar

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OCEA Tickets OCEA Discounts OCEA Classifieds

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President’s message

Lezlee Neebe OCEA President

A walk to remember I recently went on a walk through our Civic Center homeless population with county, court, city officials and other union representatives. The conditions I witnessed were deplorable both for the homeless and for workers and the general public passing through these areas. Feces, urine, hypodermic needles, and debris were abundant. There aren’t enough workers to safely clean everything up. By the next day, it’s all back.

safety concern actions with the County, Courts and the City of Santa Ana, demanding these employers protect our safety rights, as articulated in our MOUs.

A myriad of thoughts and emotions run through my mind as I think about our homeless population here in Santa Ana, knowing this is only a small representation of a bigger problem. There is compassion for their plight and the overall desire to see their circumstances improve. Compassion for the children, the elderly, those in need of medical or mental health treatment, and for those that through no fault of their own are left with no other choice. There is sadness and outrage over the deplorable conditions in which they live. There is frustration at a lack of leadership among our government officials to address these issues in a comprehensive way, when our great County staff has the skill and expertise to do so. There is disappointment in watching our leaders hope these problems will go away by some miracle if they ignore it long enough.

Yet outside their offices, workers are being assaulted. Poor lighting and lack of security have workers feeling fearful about walking into their offices from where they park. Some carry pepper spray.

There may not be a solution that covers all these areas, but our leaders must take some steps to, at a minimum, ensure the public and workers are safe when they visit the Civic Center to work or conduct business. As conditions deteriorate, crime and drug use become more prevalent, increasing the safety threats. There are hundreds of hard working and dedicated workers who must pass through the encampments in order to report to work to serve our communities. Traveling through these areas has caused serious concerns about coming into contact with used and unused hypodermic needles, which puts workers at risk. They must travel through areas containing human waste due to the lack of facilities open to the homeless community. Adding to the complexity of this already chaotic scene is the rise of crime within the homeless community.

These officials, elected and appointed, are charged with protecting their workers, those who provide critical services to our communities. The most valuable resource they have are their workers.

Workers and unions alike continue to demand improvements be made and issues addressed, and our efforts have provided some improvements, such as increased security and lighting in the Civic Center area. But more must be done to ensure the workers and public in the Civic Center area are safe at work and on this public property. Our union will continue to strongly urge and fervently advocate for safety to the County, City and Courts. It’s time they expedite the needs of ALL their constituents, including ALL the workers that serve our communities faithfully. In solidarity,

Lezlee Neebe OCEA President

Unless officials address these issues, they will simply continue. We have issued a call to action for all the agencies that make up our Civic Center area. We have filed formal 2

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General Manager’s message

Jennifer Muir Beuthin OCEA General Manager

Standing together for pay equity More than 50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963. In his remarks during the ceremony, he sent a clear message to the American people: It is unconscionable to pay female employees less in wages than male employees for the same job. “While much remains to be done to achieve full equality of economic opportunity, this legislation is a significant step forward,” the President said. How much remains to be done is evident in a California State Auditors Report released in May, 2016. After reviewing employee compensation data from four counties, including Orange, the audit found that, overall, female county employees earn as low as 73% of what their male counterparts earn. Compounding the problem is that, over the last ten years, political ideologues in County government launched unrelenting attacks on the financial security of the public health nurses, law enforcement officers and other public workers who keep our communities safe and healthy. For more than a decade, extremist anti-worker elected officials across the Country—including on the Board of Supervisors and in local City Halls—waged a divisive war on your bargaining rights, healthcare and retirement benefits and pay. This resulted in so many job classifications falling behind market. And it’s no surprise that those that fell the furthest behind are those classifications dominated by women. In our column in the Orange County Register, we pointed out this disparity just after the State Auditor’s Report was released. And we demanded change. The report found that in Orange County government, men are more likely to be hired at the mid-range of a given pay scale while women with the same background and experience are hired near the bottom. The Auditor’s Report found that the counties lack the documentation to show how these decisions are made. And it found that overall, male Orange County workers earn 27% more than women. Of the four counties audited, Santa Clara had the smallest pay gap at 12%. Orange County ranked dead last behind Los Angeles and Fresno counties.

Sacramento. And we have made significant progress. We have put the brakes on outsourcing. We have protected retirement security. We have achieved meaningful wage and benefit improvements. We have secured important rights and protections. We must stand together to demand fairness for women and men alike. Beyond the damage done to our democratic principles caused by discrimination, there are real consequences for children in households where women are unfairly paid less. There are a number of ways we advocate for pay equity in Orange County, including standing together in working groups, Labor Management Committees and at the bargaining table. And we refuse to stop talking publicly about this issue. But we need your help. If you have an example or story about unfair pay practices at the County, please contact us with details. We need your voice turn a spotlight on this unfair and pervasive practice. Standing together is how we win. What President Kennedy said in 1963 remains true. “Equal pay adds to our laws another structure basic to our democracy.” We have much work to do, and it is a privilege to stand together with you tackle this challenge together. In solidarity,

Jennifer Muir Beuthin OCEA General Manager

Standing together, we have fought against unfair pay practices and anti-worker initiatives at every turn from the County Hall of Administration to the Governor’s Office in OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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OCEA news briefs E M P LOYEE Orange County Employees Association

OFFICERS Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Vice President Judy Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Vice President Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Anjali Essoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Officer

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legislative Anjali Essoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budget/Finance

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharron Anderson . . . . . . . . County Executive Office Russell Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Dan Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Judy Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Rick Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court Alan Dean Clow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Liza Cooper-Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Defender Maria Corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Dea Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Anjali Essoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheriff-Coroner Ian Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Works Robert Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court John Leos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Paul Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Services Agency Lezlee Neebe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior Court Chris Prevatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Ryan Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Health Care Agency Evelyn Reyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probation Pamela Waters . . . . . . . . O.C. Community Resources

A very special day at SSA—Brynn Esparza checks out a three-layer cake with Olive Page, 90, who retired in June after a successful 16-year career with the County of Orange. It was standing room only at the send-off.

OCEA calendar Sept. 12

5:30 p.m.

OCEA Political Action Committee meeting

Sep. 13

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market

Sept. 20

3 p.m.

OCEA Board of Directors meeting

Sept. 21

Noon–1 p.m.

OCEA Members Only: Topic TBA, West Court Justice Center, 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683

Sept. 22

Noon–1 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

OCEA University: Orange County Employee Retirement System (OCERS)

Sept. 27

5:30 p.m.

OCEA Legislative Committee meeting

Oct. 10

5:30 p.m.

OCEA Political Action Committee meeting

Oct. 11

Noon–1 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Steward meeting,

Oct. 18

3 p.m.

OCEA Board of Directors meeting

Oct. 25

5:30 p.m.

OCEA Legislative Committee meeting

The OCEA Employee magazine (USPS 004330) is published quarterly (January-March; April-June; July-September; and OctoberDecember) by the Orange County Employees Association, 830 N. Ross St., P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702; telephone (714) 8353355. Periodical postage paid at Santa Ana, California. Subscription prices: members, $3.00 per year; non-members, $6.00 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Orange County Employees Association, P.O. Box 177, Santa Ana, CA 92702-0177. Advertising in the OCEA Employee magazine does not constitute OCEA endorsement of the products or services advertised. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the OCEA unless specifically so stated. Contributions in the form of articles, photographs, human-interest incidents, retirement news, etc., are welcomed and encouraged. Association office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except public holidays. OCEA reserves the right to edit or reject any material submitted for publication. Photographs will be returned only upon request. Copyright 2016 by the Orange County Employees Association. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion or contents prohibited by law. Printed by Anchor Printing, Tustin, CA.

Editor: Gus Castellanos Design & Production: Kevin Rush 830 N. Ross Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 835-3355

Unless otherwise stated, all events will occur at OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., in Santa Ana. Visit www.oceamember.org for an updated events listing.

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OCEA news briefs

Open enrollment coming Sept. 1-30 OCEA members may review and make changes to their Health & Welfare and supplemental benefits elections during open enrollment Sept. 1-30. During open enrollment, members can make a wide variety of permissible changes to their insurance, such as adding or dropping dependents, changing option packages, and, for OCEA members, upgrading certain plans. OCEA will mail open enrollment packets to eligible employees in late August. Make sure to follow all instructions closely and return the enrollment form with any requested changes to OCEA in person or by mail by the Sept. 30 deadline. Remember, OCEA is not part of the County’s “pony” system; all correspondence must be sent directly to OCEA. If changes are not made within the open enrollment period, with limited exceptions, members must wait until the following year to do so. For assistance with open enrollment, contact an OCEA Benefits Administrator at (714) 835-3355.

OCEA Health Fair and Farmers Market returns Sept. 13 OCEA’s annual Health Fair, presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust, will return from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the parking lot in front of OCEA. Stay healthy with OCEA and take advantage of the following screenings: Derma scan, 3D body scan, body composition, body fat/BMI, workplace exercise demonstrations, stress testing, posture screening, acupuncture, and physician consultants. Loosen up with chair massages, chiropractic stretching and more. The event is being held in conjunction with Health & Welfare Trust benefits open enrollment so OCEA members can get in-person assistance with their supplemental benefits elections. OCEA’s Farmers Market will return for the fourth year, providing free bags of produce for fairgoers, and a healthy lunch will be served, along with zucchini off the grill.

Elect OCEA’s next Board of Directors OCEA members have until 5 p.m. Sept. 13 to apply for a seat on the OCEA Board of Directors. Only OCEA members in County, Court and Fire Authority bargaining units who have been employed by the agency for all or a portion of the sixmonth period immediately preceding nomination to a Board position can apply. Applicants must also have been an OCEA member for three years in good standing; or served as a steward or representation unit executive committee member for 1 year; or previously served on the OCEA Board.

Union members can vote for candidates to fill 9 seats on the OCEA Board during the 2016 General Election period Nov. 14-Dec. 9. OCEA members should receive a ballot in the mail from the Elections Committee no later than Friday, Nov. 11. Completed ballots must be returned according to the directions sent to you with the ballot envelope no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Election results will be made public at the Board of Directors meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Applications can be downloaded at www.oceamember.org under the “WHY JOIN OCEA” tab. OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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OCEA news briefs Orange County Health Care Agency Receives National Accreditation Earlier this summer, HCA got some good news. The Agency received its first national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Only a handful of California public health agencies have received this distinction. The seven-step accreditation process includes a visit by a trained team of PHAB examiners. The team checks the accuracy of the documentation submitted and runs an inquiry regarding how a candidate agency conforms to standards and measures.

A proud day. Tracy Nolan’s Anaheim Fire and Rescue Supervisor’s badge is pinned by her daughter Jordan. Battalion Chief Bob McClellan joined the two on stage at the City National Grove of Anaheim.

AMEA Board Secretary Tracy Nolan gets a new badge Tracy Nolan supervises the Metro Net Fire Dispatch center serving more than 1.2 million County residents in eight cities. When one of them calls 9-1-1, a member of her team will be the first voice they hear. May 18, 2016 was a special day for Tracy. She was part of a ceremony held at the City National Grove of Anaheim recognizing outstanding achievements in the City’s fire service. Tracy made supervisor several months ago but the annual event with 400 people in attendance, put the icing on the cake. Pinning the badge on Tracy was her daughter, Jordan Nolan, escorted by Anaheim Battalion Chief Bob McClellan.

Site visits are just a part of a multifaceted peer review process. PHAB noted the quality of the Public Health Services staff and the strength of community partnerships. “The overall impression is that Orange County Public Health Services is a well-functioning health department that has developed partnerships within the community to serve the county’s population.” One of those partnerships is with the Orange County Healthier Together Initiative. It’s a community-wide effort that aligns public and private resources within the public health system to improve health for all communities in Orange County. The collaboration drew kudos from the visiting PHAB team. And that excellent work is primarily done by OCEA members who stand together every day providing core public health services that include preventing diseases and injuries; promoting healthy behaviors; ensuring access to safe food, water, clean air, and life-saving immunizations; and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Congratulations on HCA’s first every PHAB accreditation.

Managing an emergency communications team is an awesome responsibility. Lives hang in the balance and dispatchers don’t get do-overs. Tracy’s career began in 1994 as a police dispatcher for the Buena Park PD and later for La Palma PD. She joined Metro Net in 2007 and immediately became active in the AMEA. She has served on the Board of Directors since 2008 and joined the Executive Board in 2014. Standing together with her emergency communications team and her fellow Anaheim employees, Tracy is a great example of the competence and professionalism public workers bring to their jobs. Congratulations Tracy! 6

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OCEA news briefs

PSU Executive Committee election in November OCEA’s Probation Services Unit will hold its annual Executive Committee election in November. Seats—which are held for two-year terms—will be available for three Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officers and two Deputy Probation Officers. To apply, visit the “Hot Topics” menu on the homepage of

OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, and download an application. Both the application and bio sheet portion of the PDF must be completed by the candidate. Applications will be accepted no later than Nov. 1, 2016. Return applications in person to Cathy Yatch at OCEA or by email to cyatch@oceamember.org.

OCEA Steward Patty Hernandez is named the Orange County Labor Federation “Delegate of the Month” for the month of July by OCLF Executive Director Julio Perez and OCLF President Rick Eiden.

OCEA Member and Steward Patty Hernandez named “Delegate of the Month” by Orange County Labor Federation Congratulations to OCEA member Patty Hernandez! She took home the Delegate of the Month award on July 28th at a meeting of the Orange County Labor Federation. Earning Delegate of the Month is a great achievement because the OC Labor Fed represents more than ninety local unions comprised of all types of workers. There are building trades, service unions and of course public worker unions like OCEA. Patty is an OCEA Steward with the Probation Department and serves as an OCEA delegate to the Labor Federation. This summer, she was the top volunteer for the Federation’s election campaign on behalf of union-supported candidates. She phone-banked union voters after work and dedicated

weekends to talking to members at their doors. On Election Day, Patty took time off to spend hours in the field turning out Orange County voters. One of the Labor Federation’s most important jobs is to help candidates reach office who share the values of working families. OCEA is a big part of that effort with 12 delegates made up of Stewards and/or Board members. Patty also received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the office of Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Santa Ana). Way to go, Patty!

What’s going on in your workplace? Contact OCEA Organizing Director Tim Steed at tsteed@oceamember.org if you would like to submit a workplace story idea for OCEA Employee magazine. OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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OCEA news briefs

County workers recognized for stellar IT work In an environment where the County has spent millions of dollars on a failed Information Technology outsourcing program, County workers are proving we do it better in house and produce better quality at a better price. Last month, Orange County was awarded a “Golden Hub of Innovation” award for the creation of Expediter, an app that has helped County departments streamline purchasing and contract management. The recognition was given by the Association of California Cities—Orange County. It was County workers who created this app thanks to the dedicated in-house IT staff and the County’s Procurement Office. According to the County’s nomination summary, OC Expediter “uses the latest technology to replace previously paper-based requisition processes, and provides users with the ability to route, approve and process requisitions online.”

The result has been a reduction in processing time of at least 75 percent and potential ongoing savings of almost $30,000 monthly. If the county had turned to the private sector for a solution, it estimated the cost of installation and configuration to have been approximately $3 million. Instead, by using County staff, the cost to taxpayers is $110,000. This is just one example of the amazing work County workers perform every day. And OCEA members across the County regularly demonstrate this same level of performance and innovation. The “Golden Hub of Innovation Award” could be awarded every day to the thousands of County employees who regularly deliver innovative and outstanding service at a competitive cost. The value public service provides isn’t just one time, it’s all the time. So, on behalf of all OCEA members, thank you for the work you do, and congratulations on a job well done.

Two new additions to the OCEA Labor Relations team: Bridgette Washington and Michael Moore Bridgette Washington joined the OCEA family last May. She has a tremendous amount of experience in labor relations having represented members working in cities, special districts, county and court employees, most recently with the San Bernardino County Employees Association. Bridgette combines twelve years of human resources experience with a decade of standing together with public workers and their families. Bridgette has done it all including Bridgette Washington negotiations and organizing. Sr. Labor Relations Representative Welcome Bridgette! 8

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Michael Moore has been involved with the labor movement for over 20-years. He brings with him a fierce dedication to securing a better future for working families. Michael has organized, represented, and bargained all over the United States. A strong believer in the labor movement, Michael says he approaches the job with a zeal that is “second to none.” As a U.S. Army veteran and former police officer, he knows what representing public employees is all about. Welcome aboard Michael Moore Sr. Labor Relations Representative Michael!

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PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT SECURITY:

VOTE RUSSELL BALDWIN FOR OCERS RETIREMENT BOARD

Former OCERS Retirement Board member and OCEA Past President Frank Eley (retired) endorses OCEA Board member Russell Baldwin for the vacant seat on the Retirement Board.

ELECT A CANDIDATE WHO: • Is a proven leader • Is dependable • Is responsible • Is committed to advocating for employee interests Russell wants to avoid raising retirement contributions for OCEA members. We need Russell to advocate for employee rights on the Retirement Board for you.

VOTE FOR RUSSELL BALDWIN DECEMBER 2016 OCEA EMPLOYEE

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SHERIFF’S SPECIAL OFFICERS:

DISPUTE WITH SHERIFF SANDRA HUTCHENS OVER PEACE OFFICER STATUS HEADS TO COURT

Peace officers on patrol. SSOs Raully Mendoza and Chris Yuriar are doing the same job that countless police officers and deputies perform every day.

Flags are flying at half-staff across our country. The nation’s thoughts and prayers are with law enforcement personnel who have lost their lives in recent weeks and who were targeted simply because they proudly put on a uniform to protect and serve the public. These horrific events also bring into focus the dangers each and every member of law enforcement faces—not only when in uniform, but also when off duty. They provide real world evidence of just how critical it is that the peace officer status of our Sheriff’s Special Officers (SSOs) be immediately restored. And they are a reminder of the refusal of Sheriff Hutchens to protect them in the same way SSOs step up every day to protect the public. Without peace officer status, SSOs cannot carry their weapons off duty—something every other police officer, sheriff’s deputy and CHP officer can do. For SSOs, it’s a safety issue pure and simple. For the families of SSOs, it’s about something almost as valuable—peace of mind. SSOs patrol airports, court houses and public buildings—all places where interactions with some County residents can be

tense or even violent. And when SSOs leave work, they walk from these same places completely unprotected. The publisher of the Voice of OC recently recognized this risk and called out the County for dragging its feet for four years, unnecessarily placing each SSO in harm’s way. Please take a moment to read this article, “Has Orange County Created America’s Most Vulnerable Cops?” at voiceofoc.org and share it with your coworkers. The SSO executive committee and OCEA will not back down and will remain committed to continue fighting for SSO safety on and off the job. The goal of OCEA’s litigation against the County is the restoration of peace officer status which reflects the peace officer duties SSOs faithfully perform 24/7/365. In the meantime, as the nation mourns its fallen officers, SSOs will continue to do the diligent work they have always done to protect and serve County residents. Because SSOs continue to be willing to put their own lives on the line, County residents can continue to safely work and conduct business in our public spaces.

OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CRISIS AT THE CIVIC CENTER OCEA DEMANDS COUNTY, COURT AND CITY OFFICIALS PROTECT WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC It was still dark on the morning of July 5th as OCEA President Lezlee Neebe gathered with OCEA staff members to join representatives from the County CEO’s office, the Superior Court, the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Santa Ana for a 5:30 a.m. post-holiday inspection of the Civic Center. The contingent walked south on Ross Street and turned west onto the Civic Center walkway by the Santa Ana Library. They collectively reacted with shock and disgust as they soon encountered stairwells serving as latrines, drug paraphernalia, countless puddles of urine, and feces. Hundreds of homeless men, women and children call the Civic Center home and their tents, tarps and make-shift shelters line the walkways and most of the accessible open space. The photos taken that July morning are graphic and difficult to look at, but they clearly reflect the living conditions for those who are among the least fortunate and most disregarded of our County residents. It’s like that all over the Civic Center where the homeless population has become concentrated over the last 20-years. It’s a human tragedy that demands a collective response, yet today the problems persist. In fact, recent developments have exacerbated the problems. Construction on the east side of Ross Street has forced much of the homeless population to set up camp across the street, severely impacting the area near the Courthouse. Just walking to-and-from work hundreds of OCEA members must daily maneuver around a gauntlet of human waste and often encounter mentally unstable homeless residents. Members of the public are reluctant to visit the Civic Center because they believe it is unsafe, and many have refused to report for jury 12

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duty citing the danger of walking near the Courthouse. OCEA has consistently raised the many health and safety concerns to the County’s Civic Center Safety Committee, yet we continue to discover new challenges. For example, at the committee’s meeting on July 19th we were informed that a new needle exchange program has begun operation in the Civic Center. Santa Ana Police and Sheriff’s Department officials warned those present of the danger from the increased volume of dirty needles increasingly discarded throughout the area. But managers and supervisors in charge of clean-up and maintenance said they were unaware workers had encountered large numbers of used needles and had no knowledge about the protective gear required for safe disposal. There was also a widespread lack of knowledge about the safety protocols necessary to respond to used hypodermic needle injuries. OCEA continues to pressure all responsible government entities—the County, the Court, and the City of Santa Ana— to meet their responsibility to ensure the health and safety of every worker in the Civic Center area. We have demanded safety inspections, filed official actions for each impacted representation unit, and continue to communicate both formally and informally our demand to remedy the unsafe conditions. We have spoken out in newspaper articles and on television. Our persistence and commitment to action has produced concrete results. Here are just a few of the recent Civic Center safety enhancements:

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• The addition of two SSOs, one to the Clerk-Recorder’s office and one to outside patrol; • The assignment of an additional Deputy Sheriff as a Homeless Liaison Officer; • Expansion of restroom hours at the Santa Ana Transit Terminal (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and improved lighting and maintenance at the terminal; • Parking lot lighting has been retrofitted and replaced with brighter LED lights; • The frequency of power washing has been increased; • Commencement of a rapid response to spot cleaning requests as received; • Clearing and removal of shrubs throughout parking lots and around buildings; and • Installation of an additional dumpster.

(L-to-R) Homeless Advocate Larry “Smitty” Smith, SEIU Local 721 President Mike Lopez, Civic Center homeless resident and OCEA Senior Labor Relations Representative Michael Moore talk about the hazards faced by the Civic Center’s homeless population.

On August 5th OCEA General Manager Jennifer Muir Beuthin and Assistant General Manager Charles Barfield met with County CEO Frank Kim and members of his executive staff, who also expressed concerns about safety issues and a desire to continue making improvements. At that meeting the County agreed to improve monitoring of the Civic Center Safety Hotline (714-834-2051) and to respond quickly to maintenance and other safety concerns received through the hotline. Jennifer and CB also expressed their additional concerns regarding the safety of workers who work in the Civic Center on weekends and requested that security escorts be made available during off-hours. Thank you for standing together and demanding a safe workplace. Your efforts have led to many of the recent changes listed above. We know that unsafe conditions continue to exist and threaten the health and safety of those who work and visit the Civic Center area and we will continue to fight to improve those conditions.

This puddle of human waste greets Pubic Law Library visitors after a typical weekend.

OCEA President Lezlee Neebe leads a contingent of County, Court and Santa Ana City staff on a dawn tour of the Civic Center. OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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Annual notice to agency fee payers Pursuant to state law, the County of Orange and the Orange County Employees Association are parties to a “modified agency shop” agreement in all County bargaining units represented by OCEA.

Agency Fee Appeal Procedure

This “modified agency shop” agreement is an arrangement that requires an employee, as a condition of continued employment, either to join OCEA, or pay to OCEA an “agency” or “service” fee in an amount determined by OCEA (not exceeding dues paid by OCEA members). This fee helps cover OCEA’s costs for negotiations, contract administration, and related activities in which it engages on behalf of you and all other employees in your bargaining unit.

1. An agency fee objection shall be initiated in writing and shall be filed with the General Manager of OCEA at 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The objection shall include the name, home address and telephone number, and representation unit of the agency fee objector.

The modified agency shop agreement between the County and OCEA does not apply to continuous employees hired prior to January 11, 2002. That is, if you were hired by the County prior to January 11, 2002, and have been continuously employed by the County since your hire date, the requirements listed below do not apply to you and you are not required to pay an agency fee, even if you do not belong to OCEA. New employees hired on or after January 11, 2002, are required as a condition of employment to do one of the following: • Join and pay dues to OCEA (currently $10.59 per pay period), or • Have mandatory paycheck deductions of the agency fees set by OCEA each year (currently $6.68 per pay period), or • Apply for conscientious objector status (see below). Note that an election is not irrevocable. An employee may change status from OCEA member to fee payer or from fee payer to OCEA member upon written notice to OCEA. However, although the payment of agency fees entitles an employee to certain basic representation services, only an OCEA member is entitled: • To vote on proposed collective bargaining agreements • To vote for OCEA officers or run for OCEA office • To participate on OCEA Labor Management Committees

2. An agency fee objection must be filed within thirty (30) days of the distribution date of the legally required annual written notice by OCEA or, if the objector becomes subject to the agency fee subsequent to such date, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the information required to be included in that notice. 3. In the event OCEA receives a valid agency fee objection, within forty-five (45) days of the last day for filing an objection OCEA shall request a prompt hearing regarding the agency fee before an impartial decision-maker. OCEA shall select one entity from among the Public Employees Retirement Board, the American Arbitration Association, or the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service, and the entity selected by OCEA shall select the impartial decision-maker. 4. The agency fee objector or OCEA may make a request to the impartial decision-maker for a consolidated hearing of multiple agency fee objections based on case similarities, including but not limited to, hearing location. At any time prior to the start of a hearing, any party may make a motion to the impartial decision-maker challenging any consolidation of the hearing. 5. OCEA shall bear the burden of establishing the reasonableness of the amount of the agency fee. 6. Agency fee objection hearings shall be fair, informal proceedings conducted in conformance with the basic precepts of due process. 7. All decisions of the impartial decision-maker shall be in writing and shall be rendered no later than thirty (30) days after the close of the hearing.

• To be a member of a bargaining team

8. All hearing costs shall be borne by OCEA, unless OCEA and the objector agree otherwise.

• To purchase upgraded dental, vision, longterm disability, and other supplemental employee benefits

This procedure does not preclude any other legal remedies available to an objector.

• To participate in the OCEA discount program which offers a wide array of local merchant discounts

1. Any person:

• To purchase tickets through OCEA for special events (such as Edwards Cinemas, Disneyland, and Universal Studios) at reduced prices. These and other privileges belong only to OCEA members. Such privileges are not available to non-members (including those paying agency fees). The modified agency shop agreement permits an employee “who is a member of a bona fide religion, body or sect that has historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting public employee organizations” to instead pay an amount equivalent to the agency fee to a “nonreligious, non-labor charitable fund.” As authorized under state law, the County and OCEA have designated charitable funds to which qualified conscientious objectors must direct such contributions. If an employee belongs to such a bona fide religion, body or sect, and wishes to conscientiously object to the payment of the agency fee, the employee should immediately contact County Employee Relations at 714-834-2857 for further information. If an employee does not act to become exempt as a conscientious objector, the employee must either immediately join OCEA or automatically become subject to the agency fee. Information is set forth on this page regarding the basis for the calculation of the agency fee and an explanation of the procedure for appealing the fee. For information regarding OCEA membership, call OCEA at 714-835-3355.

If an agency fee payer disagrees with OCEA’s determination of the agency fee amount for any year the employee may institute an appeal by filing an agency fee objection as set forth below.

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Agency Fee Policy

her individual objection by mail postmarked within thirty (30) days of the distribution of the annual notice in the OCEA Employee. An employee who only becomes subject to the member dues or agency fee payment condition of employment subsequent to the publishing of the annual notice in the OCEA Employee must notify the OCEA General Manager in writing within thirty (30) days of becoming subject to such condition and receiving the information required to be included in such notice. Any objection must be signed by the individual agency fee objector and shall contain the agency fee objector’s job classification, home address and home and work telephone numbers. An objection may only be made by an individual employee. No petition objections are permitted and any objection submitted other than by one individual employee shall be invalid. No continuing objections are permitted. An employee must file a new objection for each year he or she wishes to object to the calculation of expenditures. 4. The following categories of expenditures are chargeable to the extent permitted by law: • Expenses related to the negotiation of agreements, practices and working conditions. • Expenses concerning the administration of agreements, practices and working conditions, including without limitation grievance handling, arbitration, and communications with employees and the County regarding contract rights, practices, working conditions, and employee benefits. • Conferences, retreats and other normal Association internal governance and management expenses related to the above.

c. whose continued employment by the County is conditioned on the payment of member dues or an agency fee to OCEA, has the right to object to OCEA expenditures not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance processing, or other legally chargeable expenses in the manner set forth below. 2. During the month of June each year, an annual written notice shall be published in the OCEA Employee which shall set forth: a. the amount of the agency fee expressed as a percentage of the annual dues for an OCEA individual member, b. the basis for the calculation of the agency fee, and c. a description of the procedure for appealing all or any part of the agency fee. In the same issue of the OCEA Employee, OCEA shall publish this policy to provide notice to OCEA-represented employees of their right to object and the procedure for objecting. OCEA shall also send a copy of this policy to each person who objected the previous year to inform the person of his or her right to renew the objection for the current year, unless that person is a member of OCEA. 3. An agency fee objector must notify the General Manager of OCEA in writing of his or

• Expenses for group cohesion and economic actions, such as demonstrations, strike activity, and informational picketing. • Overhead and administrative expenses to the extent related to chargeable activities. 5. OCEA shall retain an independent auditor who shall submit an annual report for the purpose of verifying the percentage of expenditures chargeable as an agency fee. The report of the independent auditor shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the end of OCEA’s fiscal year. The report shall include verification of the major categories of OCEA expenses attributable to chargeable and nonchargeable activities. The report shall include the amount of membership dues and agency fees paid by employees and shall identify the expenditures that constitute the basis for the amount of the agency fee. The result of the audit shall be published in the OCEA Employee in the first issue possible following completion of the audit, and that issue shall be distributed to all non-members in OCEA-represented units. 6. OCEA shall open an account in an independent financial institution to hold agency fees to be collected from nonmembers who have timely filed valid agency fee objections. 7. Escrowed agency fees that are being challenged shall not be released until, (a) mutual agreement between OCEA and the agency fee objector on the proper amount of the agency fee, or (b) the decision of the impartial decisionmaker, whichever first occurs.

• Publication expenses to the extent coverage is related to chargeable activities. • Expenses of litigation before courts, administrative agencies and impartial third parties related to contract administration, collective bargaining rights and internal governance.

Orange County Employees Association Agency Fee Calculation and Agency Fee Amount ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ALLOCATED CHARGEABLE AND NONCHARGEABLE EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2016

a. who is not a member of OCEA, b. who is employed in a representation unit represented by OCEA, and

• Expenses for the education of members, board members, officers, and staff intended to prepare the participants to better perform chargeable activities.

Total Expenses

Chargeable

Nonchargeable

Salaries and Wages Salary Related Expenses Employee Mileage Professional Fees Affiliates and Chapter Expenses Communications Expenses Board of Directors Travel and Meeting Expenses Board of Directors—Other Election Expenses Repair Costa Mesa Expenses Donations and Scholarships Member Relations Staff Activities Legislative Political Contributions Special Events Tickets

$ 1,840,626 1,469,910 24,329 357,819 67,506 240,191 24,969

$ 1,681,399 1,342,752 22,224 345,104 60,013 152,336 12,868

$ 159,227 127,158 2,105 12,715 7,493 87,855 12,101

9,262 8,267 12,388 220,103 153,694 18,762 314,326 20,136 32,452

8,356 8,267 12,388 – 120,568 17,139 – – –

906 – – 220,103 33,126 1,623 314,326 20,136 32,452

TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES

$ 4,814,740

$ 3,783,414

$ 1,031,326

$ 163,695 111,950 25,676

$ 128,632 87,970 20,176

$ 35,063 23,980 5,500

TOTAL INDIRECT EXPENSES

$ 301,321

$ 236,778

$ 64,543

TOTAL EXPENSES

$ 5,116,061

$ 4,020,192

$ 1,095,869

100.00%

78.58%

21.42%

Direct Expenses

Indirect Expenses Office and Administrative Building Expenses Depreciation

PERCENTAGES

Jacob Sipilovic greets a member of the County’s Bomb Squad and his K9 partner.

Manager Kristal Valencia’s son Jose tries on riot gear with Deputy Trish Vandermarilierre.

Here’s Jose again trying on an SSO field vest with SSO Andre Ha.

OCEA MEMBERS AND THEIR KIDS VISIT WEST COURT TA K E Y O U R C H I L D T O W O R K D AY A H I T It’s an annual ritual at work places across America—parents bringing their age-appropriate children to see where they go when they leave the house for work.

appreciation for the effort parents put towards work day-in and day-out.

including judge, prosecutor, defense attorney and defendant.

OCEA members got to watch a mock trial where kids took on the various roles assigned to officers of the Court

Visiting children also got a look at the detention center—a place that gives being grounded a whole new meaning!

For the kids visiting West Court earlier this summer, there was plenty to see and do including a tour of the Westminster Police Department and an up close look at the Sheriff Department’s crime fighting gear. Sheriff’s Special Officers (SSOs) were also part of the fun helping the young visitors understand that keeping our courts safe for everyone is a major part of our justice system. The K-9 team presentation also got a lot of attention but there is more to the day then just show-and-tell. Giving children a window to the working world helps them to understand just what kind of preparation they are going to need to get the jobs they are observing. Researchers say learning becomes much more effective if students can see where an education might lead in the future. It’s also a great way to gain an

Court is in session. Left to right: Joseph Novotny, Jose Valencia, Training Procedure Specialist Shannon Sipilovic, Faith Novotny and Jacob Sipilovic.

OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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Get involved: OCEA Board Member Russell Baldwin

Russell Baldwin (left) is running for the general membership seat on the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) Board in December which recently became vacant after long time OCEA member Frank Eley (right) retired in June.

Russell Baldwin Senior Forensic Scientist Sheriff-Coroner Department

County employee: 1990 OCEA member: 1990 OCEA Board member: 1997–2007; 2013–Present

You are running for Retirement Board. How does that fit into your involvement? The Orange County Employee Retirement System is the most powerful vehicle for long term economic security for County workers. Protecting our pensions and our rights is fundamental. We see homelessness on the rise and we see more and more people struggling as a result of income inequality. For me, being an advocate for retirement security is one way I can fight back. OCEA members and their pensions allow us to keep our place firmly in the middle class after a lifetime of service. I hold that responsibility sacred, and I will fight each and every day for our members and their families. How did you first get involved with OCEA? You know, I don’t have some amazing story that led me to the union movement or to OCEA. I was just a member, and one day a member of OCEA’s staff cold-called me. They were calling people in classifications that needed more Stewards and he simply asked me to come to a Steward meeting. I got involved because I was asked. I guess that is the lesson. If you want someone to get involved, sometimes all you need to do is ask. Oh, and a free lunch helps people come back! I don’t have a union background, nor were my parents politically active. I guess my motivation comes from 16

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being moved by injustice. When I see someone who is experiencing injustice, it makes me want to get into action. It is also what drove my interest in becoming an employee at the Sheriff’s Department—a will to help those who have been wronged. What would you say to people who do not want to get involved in OCEA? It sounds like a cliché, but sometimes clichés are true. We have strength in numbers. If one person can do one thing, I think ten people can do one hundred things. People power is exponential, not linear. When we get involved we can do great things. However, there are no shortcuts. It sounds simple to have strength in numbers, but it is not easy. Even just reading your emails and taking the time to understand the big picture items that impact our union will have a huge impact on our ability to get more for our members and their families. What is the most rewarding part of being involved with OCEA? After being involved so long, it is now part of my DNA. I see how far our union has come. We are helping shape policy in Sacramento. Our union has a powerful voice within the 2.1 million workers strong California Labor Federation. We also fight back on our own when we are attacked locally. We have come a long way.

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Get involved: OCEA Treasurer Anjali Essoe

OCEA Board member Anjali Essoe (center) is joined by fellow OCEA Board members and her brother Ajay Sunny to collect several thousand pounds of food and supply donations for veterans at the 2014 Veterans and Labor Veterans Day celebration at the OC Fair & Events Center.

Anjali Essoe Education Services Coordinator Sheriff-Coroner Department

What made you decide to become an OCEA Steward? I got involved when the Steward at the time Wellington “Coach” Bennett recruited me. He worked with me in my division and I saw firsthand how people came to him with their problems and how he was so encouraging. He was supportive of his co-workers and that earned him such respect. He insisted that I get more involved. He was retiring, so he wanted to make sure that the workers had an active Steward. He walked me around, he introduced me to everyone and he trained me on how to be a supportive Steward. What was your history with unions? When I was a kid my mother was active in her union. She is a Nurse and was a Union member. She was always reviewing her contract to make sure she was knowledgeable of her rights. My mom and my dad both worked so hard for me. My dad had his own business, and he made sure that his workers were treated fairly and had the ability to live comfortably. It was those examples that ultimately led me to get more involved not only with my community through my job, but also with my union.

County employee since 2000 OCEA member since 2001 OCEA Board member since 2012

What is the most rewarding part of being involved with OCEA? It is nice to know that you are not alone. I am not a “natural” when it comes to the political side of things, but I know I can find the answers. We as workers have rights, and if we want to keep those rights we need to be involved. Our MOU is not something that just happened. It was a result of workers just like us standing shoulder to shoulder. What would you say to someone who is thinking of getting more involved with OCEA? No one is afraid of a drop of water. A drop of water is harmless. However, everyone is afraid of a wave. Waves can move mountains, waves can cut through rock. We are harmless as single drops. Together, we can create a wave of strength that can lift us all up. Don’t hide behind someone. Stand up and don’t be afraid.

Want to read more from your OCEA Board of Directors? Visit the bottom left corner of OCEA’s homepage at www.oceamember.org and select “Meet Your Board” for bios and links to interviews and articles about your dedicated Board members. OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

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OCEA tickets

Special savings for OCEA members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AMUSEMENT PARKS CASTLE PARK: $12.99/person 36” and above (Reg. $19.99). All-day unlimited rides, unlimited miniature golf and Buccaneer Cove (when in season). No blackouts. Tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets only available online. DISNEYLAND: As of September 16, 2016, OCEA will no longer carry Disneyland tickets due to Disneyland discontinuing corporate program. KNOTT’S BERRY FARM: $39/adult, $34/ages 3-11 and seniors 62 ($67 & $37). No blackouts. Tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets also available online. LA ZOO: $16/adult; $12/ages 2-12 (Reg. $20 & $15). No blackouts. LEGOLAND: Single-day admission with 2nd day FREE: $74/adult; $68/ages 3-12 (Reg. $93 & $87). LEGOLAND Resort (LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquarium & Water Park admission with 2nd day FREE): $82/adult; $76/ages 3-12 (Reg. $117 & $111). No blackouts. Tickets expire Dec. 31. Tickets only available online. SAN DIEGO ZOO: $41/adult; $33/ages 3-11 (Reg. $48 & $38). No blackouts. Tickets expire July 3, 2017. Tickets also available online. SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK: $41/adult; $33/ages 3-11 (Reg. $48 & $38). No blackouts. Tickets expire July 3, 2017. Tickets also available online. SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO: Two-day admission: $60/ages 3 & up (Reg. $89/adult; $86/ages 3-9). No blackouts. Tickets expire Dec. 31. Fun Cards: $74/ages 3 & up (Reg. $89/ adult; $86/ages 3-9). Blackouts: Dec. 31; Fun Cards expire Dec. 31. Tickets also available online. SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN: $45/ages 3 & up (Reg. $79.99/adult & $51.99/under 48”). No blackouts. Tickets expire Sept. 30. Tickets also available online. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: Single-day admission: $90-105/adult; $84-99/ages 3-9. Ticket prices depend on the day of the week (Reg. $115); tickets expire on the day of visit; no refunds or exchanges. Front-of-Line and annual passes are also available online. NOTE: Prices and tickets options change frequently and without notice. Please visit www.oceamember.org for most current ticket information. Tickets only available online.

DINNER ENTERTAINMENT MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT: $42/adult; $32/ages 12 & under (Reg. $57.95 & $35.95). Reservation required. Tickets expire Dec. 30. PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE: $36/adult; $28/ages 3-11 (Reg. $65.15 & $41.15). Reservation required. Tickets expire Nov. 30. TEATRO MARTINI, DINNER COMEDY THEATER (located at the Pirate’s Dinner Adventure): Free admission 8 p.m. show Monday-Thursday with the purchase of two cocktails, appetizers or dessert at the venue (Reg. $15/ages 18 & up). Admission vouchers are available at the Special Events Office. Reservation required: (844) 2497865. Age 17 and under not permitted; must present ID at the ticket booth.

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MOVIE THEATERS AMC THEATRES (LOEWS & CINEPLEX): $9/person (Reg. $14.50). Tickets valid for one admission to any movie except for those distributed by The Walt Disney Company, including but not limited to Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, Ltd. titles. Tickets exclude ALL Disney movies. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Valid nationwide. CENTURY CINEMA: $8.50/person (Reg. $14). Unrestricted admissions. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Valid nationwide. KRIKORIAN PREMIERE THEATRES: $7.50/person (Reg. $12.50). Unrestricted admission. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Valid nationwide. REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP: $8.50/person (Reg. $14.50). Unrestricted admission. Subject to surcharge for large format, IMAX or 3-D. Valid nationwide.

ONE-TIME EVENTS DISNEY ON ICE: More information coming soon! ANDREA BOCIELLI AT HONDA CENTER: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4; level 400 - $117 (Reg. 129); level 200 - $180 (Reg. $199) and $252 (Reg. 252); level 100-$349 (Reg. $379). Offer expires Oct. 14, 20106. Tickets only available on prepaid basis. HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL PARK LIBRARY THEATER: $20/ages 3 & up (Reg. $25) for the following 2 p.m. shows: Sept. 21: At The Hop, A Tribute to the Music of the 50’s; Oct. 26: Club Ghoul & The Monsters Ball, A Halloween themed variety show; Nov. 16: Cash Only, A Tribute to Johnny Cash; Dec. 15: “M” Music, Magic & Merriment, a Holiday themed variety show; Jan. 18: A Salute to Swing. To purchase tickets please call Joy at (714) 475-9678. OCEA promo code: OCEA. Tickets available by phone only. LA COUNTY FAIR: $12/adult; $6/ages 6-12 (Reg. up to $17 depending on the day of the week). Event duration: Sept. 2-25. SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Check www.oceamember.org for details. Tickets only available online.

OUT OF AREA ORLANDO EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT: Save up to 35% on Your Orlando Vacation! Orlando Employee Discounts offers Exclusive Pricing on Hotels & Vacation Homes in or nearby Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando as well as Discounts on Tickets for All Orlando Area Theme Parks and Attractions. Look for more information on www.oceamember.org. TICKETS AT WORK: Take advantage of exclusive discounts and special offers on entertainment and travel nationwide! Offers only available online include 25% off regular car rental rates; hotels; Las Vegas shows and attractions; New York and Broadway specials; South Florida attractions; ski resorts tickets; Six Flags theme parks; and more. Check for more information on www.oceamember.org.

SO CAL ATTRACTIONS AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC: $19/adult; $13/child ages 3-11 (Reg. $28.95 & $14.95). Blackouts: Dec. 25. Tickets expire Nov. 30. Tickets also available online. BATTLESHIP USS IOWA: $13.50/adult; $7.50/ages 6-17; $11.50/ senior 62 and up (Reg. $18-$10-$15). No blackouts. Tickets expire one year form the day of purchase. USS IOWA is located at the Pacific Battleship Center at 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 92731; visit www.pacificbatlelship.com for details. Tickets only available online. BOOMERS! (FAMILY FUN CENTERS): $17/ages 3 & up (Reg. $39.95). 4-hour unlimited attractions and miniature golf passes, excluding arcade games, batting cages and food. No blackouts. Tickets expire on the day of visit. Tickets also available online. CATALINA FLYER: $54/adult; $40/ages 3-12 (Reg. $68 & $51). Reservation required. Tickets expire Dec. 31. CATALINA EXPRESS: $60/adult; $51/child ages 3-12 (Reg. $74.50 & $59). Reservation required. Blackout dates: May 28-30; July 2-4; Sept. 3-5. Tickets expire Dec. 31. MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM, HOLLYWOOD: $20.99-$26.99/person depending on the date and time of entry (Reg. $29.95). For more price information please refer to OCEA website www.oceamember. org; blackouts: Oscar Day; tickets expire on the selected date and time of entry. Tickets only available online. SUNSET CRUISES: $13/adult; $10/ages 2-12 (Reg. 25). Unlimited Drink Package: $13/person (Reg. $25). Offer based on availability. Reservations by phone (949) 675-0551 or online www.cruisenewportbeach. com. Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Promo code: OCEA. Offer expires Dec. 31. NEWPORT LANDING WHALE WATCHING: $15/adult; $10/junior ages 3-12 (Reg. $30 & $25). Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Visit www.oceamember.org for more information.

HALLOWEEN AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC’S SCARIUM FESTIVAL $19/adult (ages 12 and up), $12/child (ages 3-11) Festival days: Oct. 15-16. Enjoy special Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest. Tickets also available online. BRICK-OR-TREAT PARTY NIGHTS at LEGOLAND California Resort October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 5-9pm.; requires separate event admission. Upgrade at the time of purchase through OCEA’s online ticket store. Look for most current ticket information www. oceamember.org. Tickets only available online. KNOTT’S SCARY FARM Sept 22-Oct. 31; 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (2 a.m. Fri & Sat). $35-$37-$40-$42-$44-$47/ person depending on the night (Reg. $70). No costumes allowed. No Re-entry. Tickets also available online. SAN DIEGO ZOO Kids FREE admissions Oct. 1-31; $41/ ages 13 & up. Tickets also available online. SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK Kids FREE admissions Oct. 1-31; $41/ ages 13 & up. Tickets also available online. SEAWORLD SPOOKTACULAR Sept 24-Oct 30; weekends only. Come dressed up for trick-or-treating around every corner. Event included with park admission. Look for most current ticket information www.oceamember.org. Tickets also available online. SIX FLAGS FRIGHT FEST Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Event included with general admission, $45/ages 3 & up (Reg. $79.99). No costumes allowed. Check Six Flags website or app for daily operating hours. Tickets also available online. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS Coming select dates this September & October. Look for most current ticket information www.oceamember.org. Tickets only available online.

SPORTS K1 SPEED: $15/person (Reg. $25.95). Price includes one standard 14-lap race and 1-year K1 Speedway license for new drivers. Junior drivers must be at least 48”; adult drivers must be at least 4’10” to drive. No blackouts. NEWPORT LANDING SPORTFISHING: ½-day trip: $ 1/2-day trip: $26.50/adult; $21/ages 2-12 (Reg. $41.50-$34); ¾-day trip: $45/adult; $40/ages 2-12 (Reg. $71$61). Offer based on availability. Rod and tackle packs available at the additional charge. Reservations by phone (949) 6750551 or online www.NewportLanding. com. Tickets are not available at the OCEA Special Events office. Promo code: OCEA. Offer expires Dec. 31.

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OCEA discounts

Special savings for OCEA members! Check OCEA’s website, www.oceamember.org, for full details. AUTOMOTIVE & CAR RENTALS A-Z Tech Automotive: 20% off mechanical repairs. We are located at 23672 Via Fabricante, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. For details call (949) 472-8111, Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Avis: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through corporate program. OCEA corporate code T815000. (800) 331-1212. Budget: Up to 25% savings on selected cars through corporate program. OCEA corporate code X627900. (800) 455-2848 Dollar Rent-A-Car: Call (800) 800-3665 to find out more! Corporate code: CH0415. Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 10% off regular price! Call (800) 736-8222. Corporate code: 32E8228. EZ Auto Test Only: Smog all vehicles including motor homes, change of title, out of state, and gross polluters! We are located at 2208 N. Main Street #B, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (at the corner of Main and Buffalo Street; near School First Credit Union). For details please call (714) 542-9400. Hertz: 5% off daily and weekly rentals! Join Hertz #1 Gold Club online and save more! Corporate code: 1335448. Call (800) 654-8216. The Red Book: New cars at fleet prices! For details, go to www.redbook4autos.com or call (800) 422-4561.

BANKING Orange County’s Credit Union: Receive a $50 bonus with a new checking account. Present this offer at the Ross Branch of Orange County’s Credit Union by October 31, 2016 to receive the offer. Normal approval standards apply. Offer is available to “new” Members only. Must open a personal checking account, enroll in e-Statements, sign up and qualify for a Debit MasterCard, and either set up and receive Direct Deposit or make 5 Debit Card purchases within 60 days. Bonus typically paid within 90 days. Bonus represents dividends deposited into your account and may be reported to the IRS. Any taxes are your responsibility. The new checking account must remain open for 90 days or bonus may be reversed. Min. opening deposit is $25 for all accounts except Better Than Free which has no minimum. Membership in Orange County’s Credit. Union is available to anyone who lives or works in Orange County. Membership fee is $5. Federally insured by NCUA. Promo code OCEA50 (888) 354-6228 www.orangecountyscu.org

Red Envelope: 20% discount on a unique and wide-ranging collection of thoughtful gifts for every occasion. To order by phone, call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. Shari’s Berries: 20% discount on high-quality handdipped berries, luxurious cheesecakes and gourmet baked goods. Call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. See’s Candy: Gift certificates good for 1 lb. at any See’s Candy store! OCEA members price is $15 (Reg. $18.50). Certificates are available at the OCEA Special Events office by cash or ATM/debit card.

HOLISTIC Essential Oils: Free 15-minute holistic consultation or 10% off Raindrop treatment. Restore your energy with the highest quality natural plant oils. Improve mood, sleep, skin issues, mental focus, immunity and shed discomfort naturally. To schedule your appointment call (310) 9202177 or email carlasgreatoils@gmail.com. www.carlacohen.com; www.carlasgreatoils.com Feng Shui your office or home: Free 15 minute phone consultation and 25% off your appointment! Enhance or transform the energy of your environment with the ancient art of Feng Shui Space Clearing. Lift energy and health and increase prosperity, balance, ease and flow in your areas. To schedule your free phone consultation and your onsite appointment call or text Master Dawn Lane at (714) 476-2245. www.Fengshuimyhome.org Integrative Nutrition: Free discovery consultation, 20% off Health Needs & Goal Assessment, free e-book “The Working Woman’s Secrets to Healthy Eating.” Discover your blueprint for food, weight issues, cravings and more! To schedule your online, phone, or in person appointment call (949) 735-9173 or email kat@behealthybydesign.com. www.Katmaeda.com Intuitive Healing Therapy (Massage or Energetized Crystals): 25% off your first session, plus additional 15 minutes added to your 60 or 90 minute follow up massages FREE! Call (714) 658-7127 or email mobilehealingartsmassage@gmail.com for more information. Located inside EvolMotion in Irvine at 17915 Skypark Circle Ste. D Irvine, CA 92614. www.thehiddengem.center

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Mindfulness Yoga Therapy: Receive 20% off a one-on-one session, or 30% off a group session. Free your mind and body, and prevent mental, emotional, and intellectual energy loss, negative situations, & unhealthy interactions. Develop skills to listen to your body and use it as a messenger to heal yourself mentally and physically. To schedule an appointment call Amy at (949) 282-8822 or email yogagarage@gmail.com. www.amyharpercoaching.com

University of Phoenix delivers rigorous coursework in a flexible format to allow students to balance work and home life while earning their degrees. OCEA members are eligible to receive a 10% savings on the cost of tuition among other benefits such as access to innovative technologies including electronic textbooks and course materials, online library and more. For more details visit www.oceamember.org

Tobin Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine: Attend either “Healthy Body Shape” or “Truth About Cancer” free class and receive a consultation and mini evaluation FREE ($225 Value). Information on stress, hormones, auto immune, cancer, and body shape. Call Diane or Dr. Mary Tobin at (714) 256-2287 to schedule. 710 N. Brea Blvd. Brea, CA 92821. www.Tobinwellness.com

CANDIES, FLOWERS & MORE Cherry Moon Farms: 20% discount on hundreds of orchardfresh gifts that make every occasion special. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. GiftBloom.com: 15% discount on all gifts and products for local, same day and international deliveries. To place your order contacts Preferred Rate Coordinator, Ujwal Patel, (224) 999-0089. Personal Creations: 20% discount on a variety of personalized gifts, perfect for any occasion. For more information call (800) 210-2279. Corporate code: OCEA. ProFlowers.com: 20% discount on a variety of gifts for all your personal and corporate occasions! Same-day delivery available! Call (800) 210-2279 to place your order. Corporate code: OCEA.

Purchase tickets: To order by mail, please include: 1) name and phone number, 2) letter stating your ticket order, and 3) check payable to OCEA for the full amount of the ticket order plus $6.40 for shipping and handling. Send orders to: Special Events, OCEA, 830 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA

OUTDOORS Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: OCEA members save 15% on regular adult and child Tram admissions and 10% at gift stores and restaurants. Restrictions apply. The Alpine Club cards are available at the OCEA Special Events office free of charge. Card valid through Dec. 2016.

PARTY RENTALS OC Fun Party Rentals: Looking for a jumper rental company that offers safe, clean, affordable and great-looking jumpers? OCEA members receive $10 off per hour of entertainment, per rental item booked! This offer excludes additional concessions servings and all helium tank rentals. For more information call (714) 914-7159, email ocfunpartyrentals@ gmail.com or visit their website www.ocfunrentals.com.

92701. Checks for over $500 not accepted. Ticket sales are final. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges. Please allow sufficient time! Mailed ticket orders are generally processed within five business days of receiving the order. OCEA makes no guarantees on mailed orders. Shipping and

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(714) 558-1034 PHOTOGRAPHY & ART Artistic Bridals & Portraits Studio: 15% off wedding photography and event plans from their already low prices. OCEA member-only plan is also available plan is also available. Visit www.nemo4u.com to view samples of work. Call Mike Nemeth at (949) 496-4559 today! Sketches and Clay Molding: Local artist draws realistic sketches from photos creates statues and figures out of clay. References and work samples are available upon request. View my portfolio at http://bit.ly/XnBC8V. Christine, (714) 653-5172; http://bit.ly/XnBC8V S8ved Photography: For your next Kodak-moment call George Reyes at (714) 609-0039 or email him s8vedpic@yahoo.com. Save 20% on any order. Visit www.s8vedphotography.com.

SERVICES ADT Security Services: Residential and Business Security that include Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide, Online Access, Video, and Home Automation Features. 24 Month monitoring agree required, Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm verification. Prices subject to change. Some insurance companies offer discounts on homeowner’s insurance. Please consult your insurance company. Offer subject to change. CA ACO7155. Please contact Jeff Spatz at (714) 907-2995 or by email jspatz@adt.com

WELLNESS Between the Ropes Boxing: Discover personal fitness through boxing, calisthenics and nutritional guidance. Let Orange County boxing legend Raul Franco help whip you into shape! OCEA members receive a discount: Individual sessions are $35 per hour and group classes are $20 per person! Additional charges may apply. Contact Raul at (714) 333-7405 or raulfranco1220@yahoo.com for details.

handling charges cover costs of certifying and insuring mailed tickets. For further information, contact Joanna Nachurski at (714) 835-3355 or at joanna@oceamember.org. Ticket hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Health Fair and Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016

CKO Kickboxing: Free trial class or 25% off yearly membership for OCEA members! Gym is located at 2201 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 120, Santa Ana, Ca 92705. For details call Alissa Abbey at (949) 467-4979.

WIRELESS Please note: Wireless discounts are applicable to all Orange County and City employees. Proof of employment is required. AT&T: County of Orange Employees receive up to 15% discount off their monthly service fee for rate plans with minutes or data usage included. Existing and new users qualify for the discount! For more information please contact Jeannie Acosta, (310) 990-1262 or ja0590@ att.com. Sprint: Save 18% off select regularly priced monthly service plans. Plus, activation fee waived for new activations (up to $36 value; requires a new twoyear agreement). This discount is available to all employees working at the state or local level within the State of California. Mention this code to claim 18% discount: GLSCA_COO_ZZZ; To order by phone: (866) 639-8354; To order online: www.sprint.com/ californialocalgovernment; To add 18% discount for existing Sprint customers: www.sprint.com/verify and click on the “Existing Customers” tab or call (866) 6398354. T-Mobile: 15% discount on qualifying monthly recurring phone charges. Promotion code: 13302TMOFAV. Discount Contact: Betty Chacon at (714) 850-6633 or Beatriz.Chacon@T-Mobile.com. Verizon: Save 15% on select monthly plans. Apply online using Government Employee Program E-Code EMD70. Discount Contact: Brian Sulton; (888) 457-6294 or brian@evpdiscount.com.

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OCEA classifieds

Classified ads are a free service to all OCEA members. Only members may submit ads and ads may be edited or rejected by OCEA. Transactions are not OCEA’s responsibility, as all sales or exchanges are done at the responsibility of the seller and buyer. Notify OCEA Communications Production Manager Kevin Rush if you wish to submit an ad, make changes to a current ad or cancel an ad. E-mail your ads to krush@oceamember.org; send them to OCEA, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701; or fax them to (714) 835-7654. CARPOOLERS NEEDED

WANTED

Visit www.ridematch.info to request a carpool matchlist from the regional rideshare agency. Learn more about alternative commute options at www.commutesmart.info.

Looking to Rent: 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment/Home/ Studio/Loft. I am a quiet, clean no smoking/drugs/drama free female looking for a 1 Bedroom/Bath with laundry and kitchen privileges. Please contact me at OCDebra@twc.com.

FOR SALE Oak furniture for sale. 4’ tall glass display case ($100); coffee table with two end tables ($100); rocking chair ($50). Pictures available upon request. Please text Tracy 714-3236020. RENTALS Room for rent at Huntington Beach. Comes with private bathroom. Location is close to the 22/405 freeway & Golden West College. Utilities, wifi/internet included. $600 for single renter. Sorry, no pets and must be a non smoker. Contact Juliana Chen at 714-841-0939 or chenjuliana8898@ gmail.com. RETIREE SERVICES Retired Employees Association. Join the Retired Employees Association. Participate for only $3 a month. Information: (714) 840-3995, fax (714) 840-7189, email reaoc@reaoc.org or www.reaoc.org. Orange County Office on Aging. Free information on services for older adults, (800) 510-2020. VACATIONS/VACATION RENTALS Howard’s Time Share Resort Weeks: Contact Howard at (714) 313-1290 or hsnitowsky@hotmail.com if you would like to confirm a timeshare resort week in Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, and other resort destinations in Mexico. These prime, beach front, world-class resorts, with a good variety of dates and suite types, are in high demand, all at very attractive prices—so please request your peak demand weeks early. OCEA MEMBERS RECEIVE A 5 PERCENT DISCOUNT.

OCEA EMPLOYEE

Receive two movie tickets when you refer a friend to Velece Insurance!

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Orange County Employees Association

FREE MOVIE TICKETS WHEN YOU REFER A FRIEND TO VELECE INSURANCE! auto • motorcycle • classic cars • watercraft • recreational vehicles • home • condo • renters • mobile home • earthquake • umbrella • commercial • mexican insurance

VISIT US ONLINE AT VELECE.COM OR CALL (714) 558-1034 TO SPEAK TO AN AGENT TODAY! We use our resources to provide the best services to our customers, and we rely on our members to recommend us to their friends and family. To help encourage our clients to make those recommendations, you will receive TWO FREE MOVIE TICKETS* when you refer a friend. Your name will also be entered into a quarterly drawing for additional prizes. * Limit six (6) tickets per calendar year.

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