Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members at WHH sent on April 21, 2026 __ On Thursday, April 16, 2026, our Union Bargaining Team presented a comprehensive proposal to management. The proposal was based on the bargaining survey results and concerns brought to Stewards...
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IRC Seattle – Union Contract, WASEC, & more!
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at IRC Seattle sent April 17, 2026 __ Spring is here and it’s been two months since we have ratified our Union Contract! It’s great to meet with you all, provide copies of the Union Contract, share information about what it means...
YouthCare – Contract Vote Now Open
Message to Local 8 members at YouthCare sent April 13, 2026 __ It is time to vote on our new union contract! To review the tentative agreement, click here. The bargaining team fought hard to win these improvements and is proud to recommend a ‘YES’ vote. Voting is open...
Samaritan Healthcare – Submit Your Bargaining Priorities! Upcoming Meetings
SUBMIT YOUR BARGAINING PRIORITIES Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare on April 9, 2026 __ Our union contract is set to expire at the end of this June and we're preparing to go negotiate the next one. Next week, please join us for the...
Trades Section – Contract Ratified
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members in Trades Section Master Agreement sent on April 3, 2026 __ Congratulations -- an overwhelming majority voted 'YES' to ratify the new union contract! Thank you to all the members who participated in this process: by completing the...
Thurston County Juvenile Court – Offer Rejected!
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Thurston County Juvenile Court sent on April 8, 2026 __ The members have spoken! The bargaining unit has rejected the County’s proposal. You made it clear their offer below was unacceptable: 1/1/26 – 1% across the board increase...
Tacoma Housing Authority – Submit Your Bargaining Priorities
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...
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...