Local 8 Updates
MARCH 2026: Upcoming Events
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members on March 2, 2026 - __ NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAININGSaturday, March 79:30 - 11 AMOnline via Zoom We're holding a New Shop Steward Training next Thursday, and we're looking for members who want to be a point of support for their...
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...
Upcoming New Shop Steward Training: Feb. 5
Hi OPEIU Local 8 members, This is one of those moments when unions matter -- and when participation matters even more. We're holding a New Shop Steward Training next Thursday, and we're looking for members who want to be a point of support for their...
Workers United! (Newsletter) JANUARY 2026
CLICK HERE FOR ORIGINAL PRINT NEWSLETTER CLICK TO VIEW, DOWNLOAD, PRINT GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION For more than 80 years, Local 8 has been on an incredible journey growing in size and strength. What began as a small labor union has expanded into a solid, statewide...
RESJ Day of Service: Jan. 19
RESJ DAY OF SERVICE: Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. MLK Jr. DATE: Monday, January 19 TIME: 9 am LOCATION: Senator Rosa Franklin Park playground off of S Puget Sound Ave (1201 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405) What to bring: Gloves if you have them, a...
Game Night on Jan. 23! Hardship Fundraiser
The OPEIU Local 8 Hardship Committee is hosting a fundraiser you don't want to miss. Join us for trivia and bingo with a musical twist! WHAT: Game NightWHEN: Friday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 pm (game play starts at 7:15 pm)WHERE: Snohomish County Labor Temple (2800 Lombard...