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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—The Next Fight Starts Now
The County is currently developing its 2026 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP), and if history is any indication, we already know what the County will say: resources are limited. Our next round of negotiations may be in 2027, but the financial story the County will bring to that bargaining table is being written now. The County Asked for Input. Let’s Give It to Them.
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Food Services Schedule Change Update + Membership Meeting Sept. 16
The Sheriff’s Department has notified OCEA of its intent to change Institutional Cooks, Food Service Workers, and Warehouse Worker IIIs assigned to Food Services from a 4/10 schedule to a 5/8 workweek. OCEA will hold a membership meeting on September 16 for impacted employees to identify questions, concerns, and potential impacts for OCEA to raise with management.
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OCEA’s Health Fair Returns This Thursday, Sept. 10!
The 2026 OCEA Health Fair returns from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. THIS THURSDAY, Sept. 10! On behalf of the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust and the OCEA Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome you to our biggest event of the year. This is a health-focused extravaganza featuring screenings, access to fair sponsors, lunch with your fellow co-workers, and more.
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September 23, 2026 | Noon–1 p.m. | In-Person & Online
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