Join Us in 2026 To Celebrate 100 Years of Service at MEA

For 100 years, MEA has been working to improve and support the lives of city workers in San Diego. San Diego Municipal Employees Association is proud to celebrate our Centennial, marking 100 years of serving, supporting, and standing alongside our members. This milestone would not be possible without the dedication, hard work, and continued support of our members. Below, you will find our Centennial calendar of events and blog posts highlighting the moments, stories, and people that define this historic year.

Schedule of Events

Refreshed Look. Same Values.

100 Years marks a meaningful milestone in our unions’s history and to honor not only the rich past of MEA but also to launch us into the next 100 years, we decided to refresh our logo. The new symbol of MEA calls upon iconic elements of the last generation’s logo. Maintaining the essence of the previous logo was a must, to ensure that we do not forget the many years of service behind us while the subtle modernization of the new icon sets us up for the next 100 years of support for our members.

Message From The President

As we mark this momentous 100th anniversary, we aren’t just looking back at a century of solidarity, we are looking ahead to the future we are building right now. For 100 years, MEA has been the backbone of our industry, fighting for fair wages, dignity, and safer workplaces and that mission is far from complete. I am incredibly proud to stand with you as we enter our second century, bringing with us the same grit and determination of those who came before us, and carrying the torch of progress forward to ensure the next 100 years are even stronger, more inclusive, and more powerful than the last
Michele Chicarelli, President

Centennial Events Calendar

Celebrate 100 Years of MEA in 2026 – Every Event Made Extra Special For You

Family. Food. Fun. Limited 100 Year Swag.

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Padres v. St. Louis Cardinals @ Petco Park

May 8, 2026

Padres v. New York Mets @ Petco Park

June 5, 2026

MEA Summer Picnic @ De Anza Cove

June 27, 2026

MEA Theater Event, North by Northwest @ The Old Globe Theater

August 1, 2026

MEA Theater Event, Much Ado About Nothing @ The Old Globe Theater

August 30, 2026

MEA General Membership Meeting @ Balboa Park Club

October 1, 2026

MEA Holiday Party @ Mission Valley Marriott

December 12, 2026

Centennial Stories and Updates

Stay informed with Centennial related blog posts featuring SDMEA news, historical highlights, and event recaps. New posts will be added throughout the year, so check back often.