Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 represented on May 7, 2026
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STAMP OUT HUNGER DAY
Saturday, May 9
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! Please send your selfies to julia@opeiu8.org.
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SOLIDARITY BINGO
Thursday, May 14
6 PM
Snohomish Labor Temple – Workers Memorial Room
(2810 Lombard Ave, Everett)
Our next Solidarity Bingo event will be held in Everett. Join us for bingo with a musical twist, and maybe even win a prize! Pizza will be provided and the event is family-friendly. RSVP below to ensure we have enough supplies.
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RESJ SOLIDARITY SUMMIT
Saturday, June 6
9:30 AM
Tacoma
OPEIU 8’s Race, Equity & Social Justice (RESJ) Committee is hosting their annual Solidarity Summit in Tacoma. This year’s theme is: Rooted in Justice, Blooming in Solidarity.
This isn’t your standard work event, conference, or seminar — this is a day where you can engage in meaningful conversations with your fellow Local 8 members. Click here to view our recent newsletter and learn more about the Solidarity Summit.
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MICHAEL GOODWIN STUDENT DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2026
OPEIU members in good standing are eligible to apply! If you have student debt and are interested in applying, the deadline is June 30.
Click here for the eligibility information and application.
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LATEST UPDATES
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Sea Mar Home Care Aids Picketing for Better Treatment & Higher Wages
Home Care Aids at Sea Mar Community Health Centers will hold an informational picket in Seattle on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to raise concerns about their treatment and wages. These 52 […]
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Northwest Justice Project – Budget & Staffing Update
Our OPEIU Local 8 Stewards and Rep met with NJP management last week on Monday, Sept. 14, and Friday, Sept. 18, to continue discussions regarding NJP’s budget situation and their anticipated staff reductions. At this time, NJP has not determined which offices or units will be impacted or which specific positions may be subject to…
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Samaritan Healthcare – Bargaining Update
Thank you for your feedback on our bargaining info sessions last week. Our bargaining team needs your experience and support with them in every session to win strong contracts. We heard that retention of staff is not just about pay; it is about adequate staffing, the ability to recharge with PTO and fair, transparent processes…
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Crisis Connections – Workplace Protections & Solidarity
We wanted to share an update on recent happenings, and let you know about an online Crisis Connections Steward Training this Sunday and office hours with your Union Rep next week. RCL & 988 Changes Late last week management announced that the Regional Crisis Line (RCL) will be fully sunset in July 2027 in response…
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Low Income Housing Institute – Agreement Ratified
After an overwhelming YES vote, we are excited to announce that our agreement is ratified! What Happens Next Note: you do not need to do anything — payroll implements all of it. The bonus and back pay are taxed as regular wages, so the amount you take home will be less than the gross. If…
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026: Upcoming Events
HARDSHIP FUNDRAISER SPECIAL FILM SCREENING:Bread and Roses (2000)Friday, Sept. 256 – 8 PMOPEIU 11 Hall3815 NW Columbia St., Vancouver The Hardship Fundraising Committee will be hosting a film screening of Bread and Roses on the eve of our Membership Assembly. All proceeds will go to our Hardship Fund, which helps members experiencing financial emergencies. A…