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Upcoming New Shop Steward Training: Feb. 5

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 for their...

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Workers United! (Newsletter) JANUARY 2026

CLICK HERE FOR ORIGINAL PRINT NEWSLETTER CLICK TO VIEW, DOWNLOAD, PRINT GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION For more than 80 years, Local 8 has been on an incredible journey growing in size and strength. What began as a small labor union has expanded into a solid, statewide...

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RESJ Day of Service: Jan. 19

RESJ DAY OF SERVICE: Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. MLK Jr. DATE: Monday, January 19 TIME: 9 am LOCATION: Senator Rosa Franklin Park playground off of S Puget Sound Ave (1201 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405) What to bring:  Gloves if you have them, a...

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Game Night on Jan. 23! Hardship Fundraiser

The OPEIU Local 8 Hardship Committee is hosting a fundraiser you don't want to miss. Join us for trivia and bingo with a musical twist! WHAT: Game NightWHEN: Friday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 pm (game play starts at 7:15 pm)WHERE: Snohomish County Labor Temple (2800 Lombard...

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NOVEMBER 2025: Upcoming Events

Saturday Union Members SchoolSaturday, Nov. 158 am - 5 pmSpokane Falls Community College Join labor leaders and union activists at a one-day school designed to help strengthen our unions, communities, and workplaces. This is a chance to build our skills, learn from...

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