by OPEIU Local 8 | May 18, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
Registration is now open, and you’re invited! Use this year’s East Regional Meeting as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. The meeting will be held in Moses Lake. Solidarity is our strength....
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 18, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Negotiations for our next contract have continued. Although progress has been made in some areas, red flags appeared in others. We have serious concerns about Sea Mar Management’s position on important workplace standards. To raise our concern and show them we’re...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 15, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 15, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Low Income Housing Institute
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 15, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Washington State Ferries
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...