From message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members (opted-in for email) – 9 am, Feb. 1, 2026
NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAINING
Thursday, Feb. 5
6 – 7:30 PM
Online via Zoom
This is one of those moments when unions matter — and when participation matters even more.
We’re holding a New Shop Steward Training next Thursday, and we’re looking for members who want to be a point of support for their coworkers, help enforce the union contract, and keep the workplace organized and informed.
You don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to listen, learn, and stand up for each other!
If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should say something,” this is a chance to be that someone with training and backing from Local 8.
We will send the Zoom info to participants after they register. If you have questions, please contact rose@opeiu8.org / erin@opeiu8.org.
CHILI COOK-OFF
Saturday, Feb. 21
12 – 2 PM
OPEIU Local 8 Union Hall (6000 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila)
The Hardship Committee is hosting a fundraiser is in collaboration with the Young Workers Committee — join us on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Local 8’s office in Tukwila for a fierce Chili Cook-Off!
If you would like to enter your best chili or cornbread recipe into the cook-off, please contact Nallely (nallely@opeiu8.org) to register. We are seeking 8 volunteers to bring chili for the cook-off and 3 volunteers to bring their best cornbread.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can register to taste test all the delicious food! Those in attendance will help us determine who at Local 8 has the BEST chili.
CENTRAL REGIONAL MEETING
Saturday, Feb. 28
10:30 AM – 2 PM (New Member Orientation at 10:30 AM)
OPEIU Local 8 Union Hall (6000 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila)
Calling all OPEIU Local 8 Members! Our Central Regional Meeting is coming up, and registration has begun. We encourage you to join. This is a great opportunity to learn about your union, meet other union members, discuss issues, and build solidarity.
AGENDA –
10:00 AM – New Member Orientation
10:30 AM – Introductions, Education (Topic: Finding Common Ground as Workers)
12:30 PM – Lunch (provided)
1:30 PM – Member Reports, Choose Next Year’s Location
2:00 PM – Adjourn
Please register by 12 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to participate. Use the link below or click here.
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A 50% rebate on your initiation fee will be given if you attend the Regional Meeting within one (1) year of your date of hire or the Shop Steward Incentive Program will apply for attending (initiation fee rebate not available to members paying a $20 or waived initiation fee).
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
PAC – Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6:15 PM
NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAINING – Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 PM
RACE, EQUITY, & SOCIAL JUSTICE (RESJ) – Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 PM
SHOP STEWARD WORKSHOP – Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 PM
YOUNG WORKERS – Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 AM in Tukwila (6000 Southcenter Blvd)
OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT, VISIBILITY – Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6 PM
CENTRAL REGIONAL MEETING – Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 AM
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