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Employees at the State Health Department's New Worker Orientation Join OPEA at a recent luncheon

            The Oklahoma Public Employees Association recently held a luncheon at the Health Department’s New Worker Orientation in Oklahoma City. The pizza was plentiful and so was the excitement coming from this new class of Health Department workers. The luncheon was made possible through the orientation trainer Tomm Edwards.

            “I always enjoy coming and speaking to the new worker orientation classes here at the Health Department about the benefits of becoming an OPEA member,” said OPEA Membership Representative Brandon Watkins. “All are new to the Health Department in general, but most are new to state service in-specific. This particular group was outstanding though. I estimate over 90 percent of the class joined right then,” Watkins said.

            “They were very eager to learn about OPEA and how we fit in with the political infrastructure currently maintained at the capitol. I was impressed with their questions as well as their knowledge. Tomm is a long time member of OPEA and a great attribute when talking to his classes. I look forward to the day when all state employees take this much interest in learning how to become proactive in state issues,” said Watkins.

If you are a state employee and also want your voice to be heard at the Capitol, then it’s time to join your coworkers in order to have the biggest and loudest voice possible. Join OPEA and have your voice heard! For more information about becoming a member please visit our website at www.opea.org or contact Brandon Watkins at (405) 524-6764 ext. 208.