About Us

About Us

The Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) is the largest independent public-employee labor union in the County of Orange. We represent 18,000 public employees in the County, in their collective bargaining with public agencies. We represent County employees, Superior Court employees, and employees of many cities and special districts throughout the County.

We have been representing our members since 1937. Our organization is directly responsible for many of the benefits now enjoyed by public employees throughout the County, and the commitment of our members has gained recognition throughout the state.

OCEA Mission & Vision

Mission: To advance the welfare and security of Orange County local government employees and their families.

Vision: To be a recognized leader among labor organizations, playing a vital role in the lives of local government employees and their families, and providing a valuable resource, relevant to their contemporary needs and interests.

OCEA is . . .

When most people think of OCEA, they immediately think of OCEA’s members employed by the County of Orange or by the Superior Court, but we also include OCEA Affiliates and OCEA Chapters, representing employees of many cities and special districts throughout the County.