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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 14, 2025
JOIN US NOV. 18--PCEA Members Needed at City Council Meeting
Your PCEA negotiations team has formally declared impasse. Now, we need to use our strength in...
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 10, 2025
Standing Strong: Help Us Fight for AMEA Members at City Council!
On Wednesday, November 5th the AMEA Negotiations team met with the City for another bargaining...
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