They have been frustrated by lack of progress on a bill that would allow public employees across the country to opt into a lower pension benefit.
Tag: Orange County Employees Association
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Audit Report Details Culture of Fear at County Public Works
Voice of OC has obtained the original report that lit the fuse behind the Bustamante sex crime scandal. Female workers at the county don’t trust county Human Resources and want Attorney General Kamala Harris to step in.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Lawyer Says Drakodaidis Plans Return, Is ‘Ideal Candidate’ for CEO
The deputy CEO, who took medical leave after Bustamante arrest and made numerous corruption allegations, says she’s coming back to work Aug. 31.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Rackauckas: How Was ‘Wolf Kept in Charge of His Prey for So Long?’
Allegations regarding Carlos Bustamante’s conduct toward women working under him in OC Public Works first surfaced in March 2011. Why did it take seven months for high-level officials to call in the DA?
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Norberto Santana Jr.
How Did Anaheim City Employees Negotiate Such a Good Deal?
On an Election Day when public employee unions nationwide suffered significant defeats, the Anaheim City Council agreed to a contract with its employees that includes layoff protection and lump sum payouts.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
CM Budget: Layoffs and More Spending on Infrastructure
Costa Mesa will double its spending on roads, alleys and parks to more than $20 million and layoff four workers.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County Budget Balanced but Pension Battle Ahead
Supervisors make it clear that they’ll be tough at the negotiating table with top managers, attorneys and public safety officials.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
With Differing Views, Local Leaders Map November Election Strategies
Labor confronts the Democratic establishment while Republicans deal with their moderates. Both keep trying to figure out Latinos.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Community Editorial: Trying to Let Go in a Special-Interest Era
Board of Supervisors Chairman John Moorlach discusses the politics of budget balancing.
Posted inCosta Mesa
OC Fair Board Advances Plans for Farm Worker Memorial
It would be the largest such monument in the state. Board members were appointed to investigate ways and means for the project.
