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Upcoming New Shop Steward Training: Feb. 5

by OPEIU Local 8 | Jan 28, 2026 | Local 8 Journal

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...

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue – Pre-Bargaining Survey

by OPEIU Local 8 | Jan 28, 2026 | Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Local 8 Updates

Message sent to members at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue on 1/28/26. YOUR CONTRACT, YOUR VOICE: What Are Your Priorities? To make sure we get the best contract we can, we need to know what is currently working and what needs to be changed. Filling out our...

Disability Rights Washington – You’re Getting a Raise!

by OPEIU Local 8 | Jan 28, 2026 | Disability Rights Washington, Local 8 Updates

Message to DRW sent Jan. 28, 2026 Our Union Bargaining Team is pleased to announce that all the bargaining unit employees at DRW will receive a 4.6% wage increase retroactive to January 1, 2026.  On January 1, 2026, the base salary for exempt (salaried) employees...

Providence – Getting to the Bottom Line

by OPEIU Local 8 | Jan 27, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Update to members at PRMCE sent 1.27.26 Our Bargaining Team has successfully negotiated improvements to non-economic contract language, including:  A process to remove old disciplines; Addressing overtime assignments to ensure equitable access to overtime pay;...

YouthCare – We Won’t Pay for Their Mistakes

by OPEIU Local 8 | Jan 20, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, YouthCare

Message sent 1/20/2026 – At our bargaining session on January 16, management showed us exactly where their priorities lie.   They came to the table proposing to take away our retirement contributions, asking us to trade away our future just for the wages we...
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