Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Tacoma Housing Authority sent on April 3, 2026 - 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...
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Trades Section – Tentative Agreement Reached! Next Steps for Vote
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members in Trades Section Master Agreement sent on March 31, 2026 - We’re excited to share that after four bargaining sessions, our bargaining team reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the Trades Section! The next step to ratifying our new...
YouthCare – Tentative Agreement Reached! Next Steps for Vote
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at YouthCare sent March 31, 2026 - After months of struggle, we’re excited to share that we’ve secured a tentative agreement (TA) with management. We fought hard! The bargaining team recommends a ‘YES’ vote. We’re proud of the...
Thurston County Juvenile Court – Demand More, Vote NO on County’s Offer
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Thurston County Juvenile Court sent March 26, 2026 __ After several disappointing bargaining sessions, Thurston County has presented their last, best offer regarding wage increases. Their offer is: 1/1/26 – 1% across the board...
Samaritan Healthcare – Membership Meeting at 6 pm
Message sent to OPEIU 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare __ Please join us tomorrow evening for our member meeting. Soon, our contract negotiations will begin and we need to be ready. OPEIU 8 MEMBER MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 256 PMCB TECH COMMONS(900 YONEZAWA...
IRC Seattle – Union Welcome on March 26 & 31, April 2
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at IRC Seattle __ Have questions about your union? Need a copy of your new contract? Curious about the extra benefits and rights you have as a full union member? Xavier and Omar from Local 8 will be on-site at Suite 300 (IRC...
Samaritan Healthcare – Action Needed: Bargaining Priorities
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare sent on March 18, 2026 __ Our union contract is set to expire at the end of this June. Now, we are preparing to go negotiate our next contract at the bargaining table. We need to be clear and united on our...
Providence – Congrats! New Union Contract Approved
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett sent on March 17, 2026 ... We are excited to announce that our new Union contract was overwhelmingly approved by membership. Congratulations! We secured a 3-year agreement which...
YouthCare – We Deserve Better! Join Us Tomorrow
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members at YouthCare on March 16, 2026 ... We stand by the youth, and it is well past time for YouthCare to stand by us. We’ve been bargaining with management since October. Too often, management comes to the table unable to respond to...
Providence – Union Contract Vote: March 13, 14 & 16
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett sent on March 11, 2026 - It's almost time to vote on our new Union contract! In case you missed it, our Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement with management. Check out this...