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September 30, 2025

Superior Court Negotiations Update: Sept. 30, 2025

In late August your OCEA Superior Court negotiations team presented our opening proposal to the...

September 29, 2025

CMCEA Employee Satisfaction Survey

Hello from Your CMCEA Board. We’re inviting you to take part in this year’s CMCEA Employee...

September 24, 2025

CalPERS Trustee Election VOTE TODAY!

We are reaching out to announce OCEA has endorsed Troy Johnson in the upcoming CalPERS Board...

September 18, 2025

PCEA Negotiations Update: Council Action Forces City to Finally Offer Wage Increases

Your solidarity made a difference! After months of the City saying there was no money and...

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Upcoming Event

OCEA Members Only: Get Off the Sidelines—How to Afford a Home in Today’s Market

• Learn how to access up to $120,000 in down payment help to buy a home • Income and credit requirements • Tips for first-time buyers for success • Learn how a Housing Counselor can help you go from renting to buying!

Date: October 8, 2025

Time: Noon–1 p.m.

Location: OCEA Assembly Room, 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701

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