SLOCEA - San Luis Obispo County Employees' Association

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/21/2026

The County Library is so much more than shelves of books. 📚

From 3D printing and seed libraries to bilingual story times, passport services, technology assistance, and outreach programs across San Luis Obispo County, library employees help create one of the most welcoming and impactful public spaces in our community.

SLOCEA’s Department Highlight takes a behind-the-scenes look at the people and services that keep the library system running every day.

Read the full article!

What Carrie and I anticipated would be a straightforward conversation with Chelsea Cutler, a Library Associate at the SLO branch of the San Luis Obispo County Library, quickly turned into a guided tour that reshaped how we see the library…

05/10/2026

To the moms who show up every day, for your families, your coworkers, and your communities… we see you.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the strength, care, and resilience you bring to everything you do. 💐

05/08/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of overall well-being, including how we see and experience the world.

Clear vision and good health can support independence, confidence, and daily quality of life.

Taking care of your health, both physical and mental, can make a meaningful difference.

05/07/2026

Summer childcare doesn’t have to be a stressor—the popular program is back to help offset the cost while you focus on work and family. ☀️

If you’ve got school-aged kids, this is a benefit worth taking advantage of, reimbursements are available for eligible employees using approved local providers.

Learn more + apply:

Balancing work and childcare during the summer can be challenging but the Summer Childcare Program can help! The program provides financial assistance to eligible employees…

05/04/2026

This Military Appreciation Month, we honor the service, sacrifice, and resilience of those who have worn the uniform—and the families who stand beside them. Thank you for your commitment to something bigger than yourselves. 🇺🇸

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!! The SLOCEA office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week.

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!

11/26/2025

The SLOCEA office has a new home!!! Right next door to our previous office location, we are now on the corner of Walnut and Santa Rosa.

We are very excited about the additional space and member engagement this location will provide as SLOCEA continues to grow. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to get involved in 2026!!

05/23/2025

It’s Public Works Week!

This week, we proudly celebrate the essential work of our public works professionals—especially our SLOCEA members who show up rain or shine to maintain the roads we drive, the facilities we depend on, and the clean water we drink.

From emergency response to everyday upkeep, their work keeps our community running safely and smoothly—even in the worst weather. Thank you for your service, dedication, and grit.

You are the backbone of public safety and quality of life in San Luis Obispo County.

05/02/2025

📢 The Collective Bargaining Cycle Has Begun!

SLOCEA has officially entered negotiations with the County to bargain successor agreements for our represented units. Our dedicated Negotiating Teams are working tirelessly to advocate for meaningful improvements in compensation and benefits for our members.

In our first session on April 21, we discussed key issues, including the County’s $15 million budget gap and the introduction of a new network of comparator agencies. We’re committed to ensuring that our members’ priorities are front and center at the negotiating table.

Stay informed and engaged throughout the bargaining process. Read the full update at the link below.

The contracts or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the County bargaining units that SLOCEA represents expire on June 30, 2025. On Monday, April 21, SLOCEA’s Negotiating Team participated with the County’s team in negotiations session #1 for successor agreements (MOUs)…