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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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News & Events
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County Negotiations News
County Negotiations Update: Tentative Agreement Ratified
OCEA members have voted to ratify the Tentative Agreement with the County. Once adopted, your 3% base-building wage increase will be reflected in your paycheck starting Sept. 24. Because this is a short term contract, your negotiations team will return to the table in early 2027. Between now and 2027, we will continue to build.
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CMCEA Tentative Agreement Approved
CMCEA members voted Wednesday, Aug. 19, to ratify our successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City. The ratified agreement goes to the Costa Mesa City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, for adoption. Upon City Council adoption, the new MOU will be final, and the City will begin implementing the terms above. Read the full details of the agreement.
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OCEA Statement on Electronic Recording Case
We are sure you saw the CA Supreme Court ruling in the anticipated “Electronic Recording case.” The decision is still new, but here is some initial analysis.
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September 10, 2026 | 11am – 2pm | OCEA Headquarters
OCEA 2026 Health Fair
Join us for the 2026 OCEA Health Fair! Free giveaways, screenings, and food at OCEA! More information is coming soon! County and Court employees may use up to two hours of any accrued leave to attend the OCEA Health Fair, subject to supervisor approval.