We continue to negotiate our next contract because we know Sea Mar can do better for all of us. Living costs are surging and we need the wages to keep up. To reflect the times we're living in, we need a higher Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). COLAs are made to...
WE WON'T SETTLE FOR LESS "We want a better wage and we're fighting for more." - Becci G. ___ As we shared our stories of struggle and financial hardship, Management stayed silent. We shared about the impact of our low wages; how our families are struggling to afford...
Sea Mar's Proposal Is Bad for Us All We are very disappointed by Sea Mar’s proposal of raising the cost of our healthcare on us. Many of us do not make enough to afford high premiums – And that’s why Sea Mar’s proposal to charge for medical could cost us $300-$1,100...
Do you want to observe negotiations for our next contract? Now you can! First, you must attend a 15-30 minute Observer Training. We have three virtual sessions that you can join: Saturday, May 23, at 10 AM Monday, May 25, at 12 PM Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 PM Click...
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...
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Sea Mar Community Health Centers sent March 9, 2026 - __ Our bargaining team is in charge of bringing our top priorities to the table during negotiations. The team represents a diverse and wide-ranging group of...
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Sea Mar sent Feb. 23, 2026 __ We are starting negotiations for our next contract! Our Bargaining Team met to discuss top issues identified through our bargaining survey. These issues include pay, staffing, medical, and...
Message sent 12 pm on Jan. 30, 2026 Our Bargaining Team is a group of our coworkers that represent our interests when negotiating with management. They speak up for what we want and need in our next Union contract. Together with our bargaining team, we will negotiate...