by OPEIU Local 8 | Oct 9, 2026 | Local 8 Journal, Local 8 Updates, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Sea Mar Homecare
Home Care Aids at Sea Mar Community Health Centers will hold an informational picket in Seattle on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to raise concerns about their treatment and wages. These 52 workers provide essential services to vulnerable members of our community, allowing them...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Sep 30, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Northwest Justice Project
Our OPEIU Local 8 Stewards and Rep met with NJP management last week on Monday, Sept. 14, and Friday, Sept. 18, to continue discussions regarding NJP’s budget situation and their anticipated staff reductions. At this time, NJP has not determined which offices or units...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Sep 30, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
Thank you for your feedback on our bargaining info sessions last week. Our bargaining team needs your experience and support with them in every session to win strong contracts. We heard that retention of staff is not just about pay; it is about adequate staffing, the...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Sep 30, 2026 | Crisis Connections, Local 8 Updates
We wanted to share an update on recent happenings, and let you know about an online Crisis Connections Steward Training this Sunday and office hours with your Union Rep next week. RCL & 988 Changes Late last week management announced that the Regional Crisis Line...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Sep 30, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Low Income Housing Institute
After an overwhelming YES vote, we are excited to announce that our agreement is ratified! What Happens Next Note: you do not need to do anything — payroll implements all of it. Your $1,000 ratification bonus, your back pay, and your new higher rate should all...
