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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 14, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Tacoma Housing Authority
Our Team has met with management two more times on April 28 and May 12. We continue bargaining with your priorities in mind: increased wages, better flexibilityin scheduling, and additional time off. Pay is on the table All employees in the unit...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 8, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
To OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare – Thank you to all who voted for the OPEIU 8 Bargaining Team to lead us in our upcoming contract negotiations! BARGAINING TEAM: Charletta Martinez – Environmental ServicesAlex De Leon – MRI...
