• What's New Member Apps Facebook What's New Member Apps Facebook Paused Contract Update Members: Here is an update on where we are with our upcoming contract bargaining. We will be begin mediation on 07/20/2021 as discussions were not moving in a timely manner therefore mediation was necessary.  Thank you for your continued support. Read More... AOCE President Appointment On 5/11/21, the AOCE Eboard appointed Elena Martinez as the Interim President of AOCE, filling the vacancy that existed. Elena Martinez is a Correctional Officer at Oregon State Penitentiary and has served in various special teams for the Department, EE&R, and has served on the AOCE Eboard in the past. Read More... COVID Leave update Dear members, Today, AOCE received an update on the COVID leave effective January 01, 2021. Below are links for DAS COVID leave guidance.  You can find the updated guide at the below link: https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Documents/January_2021_Guide_for_Leave_Related_Absences_due_to_COVID-19.pdf There is also a FAQ: https://www.oregon.gov/das/Pages/Coronavirus-hr-info. Read More... Download: AOCE Updated C-19 LOA.pdf ARAG Legal insurance Dear Members, AOCE would like to remind it's members that December is the month to add, change, or join the ARAG. Attached are the required documents for you to obtain this benefit. This is 100% voluntary.  Please complete the attached documents and send them to the AOCE office. Read More... Download: ARAG payroll deduction form.doc , ARAG Legal Insurance Flyer_AOCE_Eff 0118.pdf , ARAG Legal Enroll Form_AOCE_Eff 0118.pdf MCCF closure Dear Members, As most of you have read, the Governor and ODOC are looking to close three minimum institutions next bienium.  Their first potential closure is scheduled to be MCCF.  We are not happy with this news, as we are sure you are not either. AOCE is working with our Lobbyist and attorney on different avenues to fight for our members and to keep MCCF open. Read More... Download: MCCF Closure Notice.pdf