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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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June 30, 2025
Ratification Results Are In – What Comes Next for GGCEA
We are pleased to announce that GGCEA has reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City of...
June 30, 2025
Guess Who's Getting a 25% Raise!
Last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to give themselves a 25% raise, with...
June 23, 2025
GGCEA: Tentative Agreement Reached- Details and Next Steps
GGCEA has reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City of Garden Grove on a successor MOU,...
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: July 7, 2025
Time: 1–1:45 p.m.
Location: Zoom