Union Lotería
Friday, Sept. 26
7 p.m.
Richland River Front Hotel (50 Comstock St., Richland, WA)
The night before the assembly (Friday, Sept. 26), we will hold the Hardship Fundraiser! Join us for a night of Lotería, also known as “Mexican Bingo”. Since the Assembly takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month, this is the perfect way to spend time together and raise some money for our fellow Union members in need!
To participate a game board will cost $20 with a variety of prizes to be won. Payment accepted via cash or card.
Membership Assembly
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Richland River Front Hotel (50 Comstock St., Richland, WA)
The next Membership Assembly will be held in Tri-Cities. All members are encouraged to join.
Official Local 8 union business is conducted and decided by members at the Membership Assembly, which includes nominations and elections.
Membership Assemblies are held biannually on the fourth Saturday of January and of September. This is a fantastic opportunity to become more involved with union governance, meet fellow members, and build a strong community. It is also a great way to learn more about Local 8 and how to get involved.
To attend, please register below (or bit.ly/SeptAssembly25). The registration period will close at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Staying overnight? Assembly participants need to make their own hotel reservation at the Richland Riverfront Hotel no later than Friday, Sept. 12, to secure the Union’s special rate. Travel stipends may be available in accordance with OPEIU Local 8’s Member Expense and Time Loss Reimbursement Policy, which can be found on our website. Book your hotel room using the link found on our website calendar.
A 50% rebate on your Initiation Fee will be given if you attend the Membership Assembly 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 / waived Initiation fee).
AGENDA INCLUDES:
- Review for approval of any new Union business, including policies on Per Diem Expenses and Member Expense and Time Loss Reimbursement
- Meetings for OPEIU Local 8 committees
- First reading of proposed changes to Constitution and By-laws
- Membership reports and announcements
- Nominations and election* of:
- Seven (7) Election Board Committee Members and Seven (7) Alternates
- Three (3) Trustees
- Fifteen (15) Hardship Committee Members and three (3) Alternates
- All vacant Central Labor Council Delegate positions
- Nominations of (1) Executive Board Member (North Region)*
- Nominations of Executive Board Alternates: Five (5) North Region, Six (6) Central Region, Five (5) East Region, Five (5) South/West Region*
*Nominees must attend the Assembly where they are nominated or declare in writing their willingness to accept the nomination. Written declaration can be emailed to opeiu8@opeiu8.org and must be presented before the close of nominations and must be in the form of a hard copy email or other written material that clearly identifies the nominee and includes a date. Text messages from an electronic device without written hard copy provided will not be accepted. Self-nominations are allowed. Nominations do not need a second.
Executive Board Members shall be nominated and elected only by those members who reside in the same region.
We hope to see you in September!
