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OPEIU
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
Cancelled: Next Shop Steward Committee Meeting
Hi OPEIU 8 Shop Stewards, Thank you all for building strong unions at your workplace. Our union's power comes from the actions you and your coworkers take every day to hold the line for better working conditions. Next week's committee meeting (Tuesday, May 19) is...
Low Income Housing Institute – Bargaining Has Begun!
On Wednesday this week, our Union Bargaining Team met with LIHI management and gave them our initial contract proposals. Our proposal focused on wage increases that promote retention and recruitment of qualified staff. The proposed increases would help workers keep up...
Washington State Ferries – Submit Your Bargaining Priorities
It’s contract time again! We are preparing now to begin negotiations soon. We are eager to start this process with you and to hear what hasn’t been working well or needs to be added/improved. NEXT STEPS: Survey membership and elect a bargaining team...
Tacoma Housing Authority – Bargaining Update (Wages & Other Gains)
Our Team has met with management two more times on April 28 and May 12. We continue bargaining with your priorities in mind: increased wages, better flexibilityin scheduling, and additional time off. Pay is on the table All employees in the unit...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Cancelled: Next Shop Steward Committee Meeting
Hi OPEIU 8 Shop Stewards, Thank you all for building strong unions at your workplace. Our union's power comes from the actions you and your coworkers take every day to hold the line for better working conditions. Next week's committee meeting (Tuesday, May 19) is...
MAY 2026: Upcoming Events
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 represented on May 7, 2026 ___ STAMP OUT HUNGER DAYSaturday, May 9 The Outreach, Engagement & Visibility (OEV) Committee is asking for members to donate non-perishable food items on Stamp Out Hunger Day. When your letter carrier/local...
Workers United! (Newsletter) APRIL 2026
UNION SOLIDARITY THIS SPRING Shop Steward & Leadership Conference On April 11, OPEIU Local 8 leaders from different workplaces across the state came together and learned how to build more strength in our union. Attendees got training specific to their experience...
APRIL 2026: Upcoming Events
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members on April 6, 2026 __ SHOP STEWARD & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCESaturday, April 1110 AM - 4 PMSeattle Labor Temple (5030 1st Ave S, Seattle) Whether you're new or have years of steward experience, there's a lot to gain at this...
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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