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The Orange County Employees Association is comprised of thousands of public health nurses, social workers, law enforcement officers, health inspectors and other dedicated workers who keep our communities safe and healthy. Standing together, we advocate for fairness at work and fairness in the communities we serve.
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November 12, 2025
AMEA General Membership Meeting - THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2025
The Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, AMEA General Membership Meeting will be held In-Person and via Zoom...
November 6, 2025
Your Retirement Security: OCERS Holds Strategic Planning, Celebrates Huge Milestone
A union is strong when we leverage our greatest strength, our strength in numbers. This is also...
October 28, 2025
PCEA Members Send Strong Message: Unanimous Rejection of City's Offer
You’ve sent a powerful and unmistakable message to City leadership: PCEA members voted...
County New Employee Orientation
OCEA invites you to join us for a special Zoom meeting to learn more about the exclusive benefits available to members. As an OCEA member, not only do you have a right to vote regarding pay and benefits during contract negotiations, you also have access to leadership opportunities and training. Come learn more about dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available exclusively to members. You will also hear about scholarship opportunities for students, as well as our extensive ticketing program which provides discounted access to entertainment and sporting events throughout Southern California.
Date: December 1, 2025
Time: 1–1:45 p.m.
Location: Zoom