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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Disability Rights Washington – Health-Related Leave Proposal Feedback Needed: June 9
Management responded to our health-related leave proposal, and our Bargaining Team needs your input to determine our response. Plus, other bargaining proposal information. Please join us on next Tuesday from
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Sea Mar – Attend Upcoming Training to Observe Bargaining
Do you want to observe negotiations for our next contract? Now you can! First, you must attend a 15-30 minute Observer Training. We have three virtual sessions that you can
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RESJ Solidarity Summit: June 6
This year’s Race, Equity, & Social Justice (RESJ) Solidarity Summit will be held in Tacoma on June 6. The theme is: ‘Rooted in Justice, Blooming in Solidarity.’ This event is
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East Regional Meeting is June 13
Registration is now open, and you’re invited! Use this year’s East Regional Meeting as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. The
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Sea Mar – Taking Action for Our Contract Priorities
Negotiations for our next contract have continued. Although progress has been made in some areas, red flags appeared in others. We have serious concerns about Sea Mar Management’s position on