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Workers United! (Newsletter) APRIL 2026

UNION SOLIDARITY THIS SPRING Shop Steward & Leadership Conference On April 11, OPEIU Local 8 leaders from different workplaces across the state came together and learned how to build more strength in our union. Attendees got training specific to their experience...

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APRIL 2026: Upcoming Events

Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members on April 6, 2026 __ SHOP STEWARD & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCESaturday, April 1110 AM - 4 PMSeattle Labor Temple (5030 1st Ave S, Seattle) Whether you're new or have years of steward experience, there's a lot to gain at this...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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