Committees

Organizes, coordinates and recommends to the Executive Board and/or membership any action on political candidates and political issues. Coordinates PAC fundraisers and get-out-the-vote campaigns.

PAC meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. via Zoom.

For more info, contact amirah@opeiu8.org or jesse@opeiu8.org.

The Race, Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Committee works to support and empower marginalized workers. We know our fates are interconnected and many workplace injustices are rooted in racism and discrimination. We are committed to fighting for social and economic justice for all through training, educational resources, public advocacy, community organizing, and creating space for hard conversations. Together, we can work to end racism and all forms of oppression.

RESJ meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

For more info, contact valarie@opeiu8.org or tara@opeiu8.org.

Coordinates fundraising events for the Local 8 Hardship Fund. Meets as needed.

Online Hardship Fund Donation Form

For more info, contact nallely@opeiu8.org or byram@opeiu8.org.

Hears appeals from members who disagree with the Union’s resolution or recommendation of their grievance. Meets on an as-needed basis. Three (3) experienced Shop Stewards are appointed by the President of Local 8 in accordance with the Standing Rule on Grievance Appeals.

For more info, contact erin@opeiu8.org.

Oversees all Union elections of officers, Executive Board members, and Delegates.

For more info, contact omar@opeiu8.org.

Recommends member involvement activities, decides member education and reviews other Shop Steward initiatives. Creates member communication materials, plans steward conference. Hosts monthly steward workshops. Meets as needed.

Steward Workshop: Supports Stewards with monthly trainings and mentorship. Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. via Zoom.

For more info, contact erin@opeiu8.org or rose@opeiu8.org. 

Newly created group to recruit and engage young members, under the age of 40, to become active in the Union. 

YWC meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

For more info, contact hogarth@opeiu8.org or omar@opeiu8.org. Join our discord server.

Builds Local 8’s visibility and involvement in our communities. Enhance our outreach to constituency groups and cultivate Local 8’s “branding” strategy.

For more info, contact xavier@opeiu8.org.

Reviews and makes recommendations on the Local 8’s financial/dues structure and budget. Meets 1-2 times a year.

For more information contact corinne@opeiu8.org.

Examines in detail the Bylaws of Local 8 and recommends any changes as needed. Meets on an as-needed basis.

For more info, contact corinne@opeiu8.org. 

The purpose of the Local 8 Retirement Committee is to:

• Provide an occasional social gathering for Local 8 retirees;
• Participate in community and political actions to help bolster Local 8’s presence in the community;
• Serve as a resource to Local 8 members and staff in other ways i.e. organizing, retirement info, political action.

Open to all Local 8 members of retirement age and Local 8 retirees as long as either union dues or retiree dues is current.