Welcome to
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.
Welcome to OPEIU
Local 8
WORKPLACE UPDATES
Fireside Chat & Chili Cook-off
Saturday, Feb. 216000 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila10 am - 2 pm (details below) As working people across the country are facing uncertainty, attacks on labor rights, and growing economic pressure, one thing is clear: solidarity matters now more than ever! That’s why the...
Providence – Hold the Line for a Strong Contract
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (sent via email Feb. 12, 2026) __ Workers said it loud and clear – we deserve dignity, respect, and fair wages for our work! A super majority of our coworkers signed the petition...
Central Regional Meeting – Feb. 28
Our Central Regional Meeting is coming up and registration is open. Use this as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other union members, discuss issues, and build solidarity! Solidarity is our strength. In this difficult and uncertain time, we need to come...
The Doctors Clinic – Time to Vote
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at the Doctors Clinic sent Feb. 9, 2026 In case you missed it, your Union and The Doctors Clinic have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on the Union contract! This agreement is the result of dedicated work, persistence, and...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Fireside Chat & Chili Cook-off
Saturday, Feb. 216000 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila10 am - 2 pm (details below) As working people across the country are facing uncertainty, attacks on labor rights, and growing economic pressure, one thing is clear: solidarity matters now more than ever! That’s why the...
Central Regional Meeting – Feb. 28
Our Central Regional Meeting is coming up and registration is open. Use this as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other union members, discuss issues, and build solidarity! Solidarity is our strength. In this difficult and uncertain time, we need to come...
PROTECTING THE RULE OF LAW AND DUE PROCESS
Whereas, the Office and Professional Employees International Union was chartered in 1945 and, withmore than 100,000 members, is one of the larger unions of the AFL-CIO; Whereas, OPEIU is committed to advancing economic justice for all working people no matter...
FEBRUARY 2026: Upcoming Events
From message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members (opted-in for email) - 9 am, Feb. 1, 2026 NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAININGThursday, Feb. 56 - 7:30 PMOnline via Zoom This is one of those moments when unions matter -- and when participation matters even more. We're holding a New...
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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