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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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September 5, 2025
AMEA Negotiations Progress—Important Update Inside!
Wednesday was a big day for the AMEA negotiations team, as it was our sixth negotiations session...
September 1, 2025
Happy Labor Day 2025 from OCEA
As I think about what you achieve each day—keeping our communities safe, our services running,...
August 27, 2025
Celebrate Labor Day with the Orange County Labor Movement
Join OC Union Members for FREE entertainment, free food, and fun as we celebrate workers in...
OCEA Health Fair
Presented by the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust Free giveaways, fun prizes, health screenings & food at OCEA! Stay healthy with OCEA and take advantage of a variety of screenings and HEALTHY offerings listed adjacent. Free lunch, corn on the cob, and other cold treats! County and Court employees may use up to two hours of any accrued leave to attend the OCEA Health Fair, subject to supervisor approval.
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: OCEA Headquarters, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701
