While county unions generally receive raises from county supervisors, this year they’re facing more limited raises amid a shrinking work force and a 25% raise for supervisors.
Tag: OCEA
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Misconduct Questions Swirl Around Water District Boardmember in South OC
While a confidential investigation “verified” complaints about Moulton Niguel board member Bill Moorhead around the district’s ethics and harassment policies, the public can’t see what they found.
Posted inInvestigative
Orange County’s 911 Dispatchers Are Chronically Overworked; Can They Handle the Next Disaster?
While OC Fire Authority says the problem is fixed and there is no risk of an impact to 911, dispatchers say they’re not ready for a disaster response. A former dispatcher said the situation could kill someone.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Is Orange County’s Fire Authority on Fire?
Facing numerous questions about emergency response, discrimination lawsuits and staffing issues, workers are alerting city councils across OC.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Barfield: Fair-Weather Fullerton City Manager Throws Essential Workers Under the Bus
Throughout the County, employers and community members have shown appreciation for the sacrifices our public workers have made and continue to make. However, in Fullerton apparently no good deed goes unpunished.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Barfield: Essential Public Workers and All Americans Need Broad Federal Assistance Immediately
While that pandemic rages on in our community, the decision to actually strengthen the public health safety net – and other essential municipal services – is being made right now in our nation’s capital and the biggest obstacle has turned out to be the U.S. Senate majority.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Barfield: Orange County Public Servants Speak Out About Workplace Safety
An OCEA safety survey of public workers show that more than 44 percent of respondents do NOT feel safe in the workplace and more than 40 percent say they do not have adequate access to personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and shields.
