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LOCAL 8
OPEIU Local 8 is a progressive, democratically run union working for social and economic justice since 1945. Local 8 represents more than 9,000 members all over Washington state working in many settings including offices, health and home care, housing, social services, the insurance industry, legal services and the public sector.
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Local 8
WORKPLACE UPDATES
Capacitación para Delegado Sindical: Sept. 8
¡Da un paso adelante! ¡Alza la voz! ¡Lidera el camino! ¿Eres delegado sindical o estás pensando en serlo? Únete a Local 8 en una capacitación esencial diseñada para brindarte las herramientas, el conocimiento y la confianza para representar a tus compañeros y defender...
Samaritan Healthcare – Button Up! – Bargaining Update
We had two more bargaining sessions this week, on Tuesday (8/18) and Thursday (8/20). We saw compensation proposals from Samaritan that put considerable money on the table. But this offer came in a package that would only raise up a section of job classes...
Low Income Housing Institute – Bargaining Update
Our bargaining team met with management again on July 29 & 31. Management brought a proposal that does not meet the goals of our four pillars (below) or provide an equitable increase for all members. We rejected their proposal on the second day, explained...
Solid Ground – Submit Bargaining Priorities for Next Contract
Our Union contract expires in December, which means it is time to start bargaining for our wage increases and other improvements. Because we’re a Union, we have a voice in our working conditions with things like PTO, pay,...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Capacitación para Delegado Sindical: Sept. 8
¡Da un paso adelante! ¡Alza la voz! ¡Lidera el camino! ¿Eres delegado sindical o estás pensando en serlo? Únete a Local 8 en una capacitación esencial diseñada para brindarte las herramientas, el conocimiento y la confianza para representar a tus compañeros y defender...
September Membership Assembly 2026
Registration for our next Membership Assembly has begun, and you're invited! This year, we will be meeting in Vancouver. Assemblies are where we conduct our union business. They are also a great opportunity to meet other members, connect with your colleagues in a...
AUGUST 2026: Upcoming Events
SOLIDARITY BINGO Saturday, Aug. 1512 PMIBEW 76 Main Hall3049 S 36th St., Tacoma Are you a music-lover? Game night champ? Or do you just want a good reason to get out of the house? Join us for bingo with a musical twist next weekend in Tacoma! Bring your friends and...
YWC: Summer Social on Aug. 29
You are invited to join us for our Summer Social on Aug. 29 from 10a - 2p! This year, we're volunteering at Solid Ground's Marra Farm, led by YWC's own Bela Sanchez. Spend a few hours in nature, give back to our community, share a meal, and get to know fellow young...
REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER
We are strongest when we stand together for our rights at work.
The more members our union has in a workplace, the more we will be able to do to improve wages, working conditions, and benefits during contract negotiations.
Union members and their families are eligible for a variety of benefits, including: OPEIU Scholarships, OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program, OPEIU Life and AD&D Insurance, Identity Protection, OPEIU Towing/Service calls benefit, and discounts through the Union Plus program.
Local 8’s Hardship Fund provides assistance for members who are experiencing an immediate, severe, and temporary financial situation due to an emergency. Our fellow union members raise money for this fund to help our members in their time of need.
By becoming a member of y/our union, you will be able to vote on future contracts, vote for union officers and vote for (or even become) a Shop Steward or Bargaining Team member.
Our Union
We are a group of workers who joined together to have the power to make our workplaces the best they can be – for the employees and communities we serve. We are the Union! Together, we can do what we can’t do alone.
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