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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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August 12, 2025
AMEA Negotiations Update Aug. 12, 2025
2025 is a negotiations year. Our last MOU expired June 30, 2025. Negotiations started later than...
August 6, 2025
GGEL’s Fight and What It Means for GGCEA — Rally August 12
As you may know, our union siblings in the Garden Grove Employees League (GGEL) — who bargained...
July 31, 2025
MORE INFO: CFS Social Worker Membership Meeting Aug. 5
You’re invited to a virtual membership meeting 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, focused entirely...
OCEA Members Only: Comprehensive Well-Being Programs for a Balanced Life
Learn about the following programs that are available to you as a County Employee to support your emotional, physical, financial and environmental/social wellbeing: • Your Pathway to Wellness Resources • Wellness Center and Wellness on Wheels Program • Onsite and Virtual Counseling Services • Employee Assistance Program—2025 Enhancements and Overview of the Benefits • OC Rideshare Program
Date: August 20, 2025
Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Location: OCEA Assembly Room, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701