APRIL 2026: Upcoming Events

by | Apr 13, 2026 | Local 8 Journal

Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members on April 6, 2026

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SHOP STEWARD & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 11
10 AM – 4 PM
Seattle Labor Temple (5030 1st Ave S, Seattle)

Whether you’re new or have years of steward experience, there’s a lot to gain at this upcoming conference. Strong leaders and stewards are crucial to our success as a union. If you want to step up, there’s a place for you at the table!

AGENDA INCLUDES:

  • Steward Panel – Ask a panel of experienced stewards about navigating daily steward responsibilities, their role in bargaining or organizing in your workplace. 
  • New and Advanced Steward Training including grievance investigations and information requests.
  • Building an Action from the ground up.
  • Union Contract Scavenger Hunt.
  • The Steward’s Role in a Weingarten Meeting – Role play of a Weingarten meeting and a steward’s responsibilities.

Registration for this event is now closed.

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SOLIDARITY BINGO
Friday, April 17
6 PM
OPEIU 11 Union Hall in Vancouver, WA (3815 NW Columbia St.)

Calling all members in the Southwest region — and those who want to make the trek.

Join us and our OPEIU Local 11 union siblings for some bingo with a musical twist. This event is family friendly and we will provide pizza and soda. Don’t miss out!

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YOUNG WORKERS COMMITTEE (YWC)

FILM SCREENING: Newsies
Saturday, May 2
10 AM
Beacon Hill Cinema

Join the YWC for a Newsies (1992) film screening and sing-along. Space is very limited, so be sure to RSVP below.

REGISTER FOR FILM SCREENING

Stamp Out Hunger Day
Monday, May 11

The Outreach, Engagement & Visibility (OEV) Committee is asking for members to donate non-perishable food items on Stamp Out Hunger Day. When your letter carrier/local USPS worker stops by to pick up mail, give them your donation(s) and snap a selfie together wearing your Local 8 gear!

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RESJ Solidarity Summit
Saturday, June 6
9:30 AM
Tacoma

Mark your calendar for the annual Solidarity Summit hosted by our Race, Equity & Social Justice (RESJ) Committee. More details to come.

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