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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...
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: October 6, 2025
Time: 1–1:45 p.m.
Location: Zoom