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DSD LMC Update

The DSD/Planning/Code Enforcement LMC met on 10/18/2016 and discussed the following issues: The Committee was briefed on the new DSD OpenCounter Program obtained from the City’s Economic Development Department. The Zoning and Planning tool helps business owners understand where and under what conditions their business is allowed. This is a tool for the public and will be used for informational […]

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MEA Officer Election Results

Congratulations to MEA’s newly elected 2016-2018 Officers: President: Greg Woods First Vice President: Steve Ramirez Second Vice President: Francine Howell Treasurer: Candi Mitchell Secretary: Sam Cerrato The Officers will serve a two-year term and will be sworn in at next week’s MEA Board meeting.  We would like to thank the many members who took the time to vote in the […]

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SOLD OUT: MEA Children’s Party is Saturday, December 3rd

***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!*** Please join us at the MEA Children’s Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 3rd at the The Boardwalk (1286 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, 92020). The day’s festivities will include pizza, drinks and wristbands for unlimited attractions. Tickets are on sale now at the MEA office (9620 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 203, 92123) […]

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Eat this to manage your cholesterol

Managing your cholesterol is an important part of staying healthy. But sometimes it’s hard to know which foods help boost good cholesterol and which foods are best to avoid. Boosting good cholesterol has many health benefits, according to Dr. Daniel Cepin, a cardiologist and medical director of cardiology at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. “It helps with digestion, maintaining cell […]

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Online Voting for MEA Officers Election is Open!

Electronic voting for MEA’s Officer election is open via MEA’s website. Voting will continue through October 28th in order to ensure that members have ample time to vote. Please note that you will be required to log in before you can cast your vote. If you have not previously logged in, you will be asked a few questions and will […]

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MEA General Election Endorsements

MEA has endorsed the following candidates and measures: San Diego City Council: District 1: Barbara Bry District 9: Ricardo Flores San Diego City Attorney: Mara Elliott United States House of Representatives: District 49: Doug Applegate District 52: Scott Peters California State Senate: District 39: Toni Atkins California State Assembly: District 78: Todd Gloria Ballot Measure A – YES Ballot Measure […]

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MEA’s 2016 Holiday Party is Sold Out

***MEA’s HOLIDAY PARTY IS SOLD OUT!*** MEA’s Holiday Party is just around the corner! Come celebrate the holiday season with your colleagues and Union family on December 10th at the Four Points by Sheraton (8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, 92123). There is no charge for guest parking. For those who want to stay the night, the Sheraton is offering MEA […]

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MEA Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with Cash Prizes for Some Lucky Members!

Thank you to our members and family who joined us at the General Membership Meeting last Thursday.  We had a record turnout with more than 450 guests!  To view photos from the event, please feel free to go to MEA’s photo gallery by clicking here. As many as you know, this year marks MEA’s 90th anniversary as a local, independent labor […]

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MEA’s General Membership Meeting is Thursday, October 6

All MEA members and their families are invited to join us on Thursday, October 6th for our annual General Membership Meeting at the Balboa Park Club where we will also celebrate MEA’s 90th anniversary. We have a great evening planned with a drawing to win fantastic prizes (with some additional 90th anniversary prizes), a delicious dinner and some great speakers […]

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