Welcome to
OPEIU
LOCAL 8
OPEIU Local 8 is a progressive, democratically run union working for social and economic justice since 1945. Local 8 represents more than 9,000 members all over Washington state working in many settings including offices, health and home care, housing, social services, the insurance industry, legal services and the public sector.
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Local 8
WORKPLACE UPDATES
Low Income Housing Institute – Bargaining Has Begun!
On Wednesday this week, our Union Bargaining Team met with LIHI management and gave them our initial contract proposals. Our proposal focused on wage increases that promote retention and recruitment of qualified staff. The proposed increases would help workers keep up...
Washington State Ferries – Submit Your Bargaining Priorities
It’s contract time again! We are preparing now to begin negotiations soon. We are eager to start this process with you and to hear what hasn’t been working well or needs to be added/improved. NEXT STEPS: Survey membership and elect a bargaining team...
Tacoma Housing Authority – Bargaining Update (Wages & Other Gains)
Our Team has met with management two more times on April 28 and May 12. We continue bargaining with your priorities in mind: increased wages, better flexibilityin scheduling, and additional time off. Pay is on the table All employees in the unit...
Samaritan Healthcare – 2026 Union Bargaining Team
To OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare - Thank you to all who voted for the OPEIU 8 Bargaining Team to lead us in our upcoming contract negotiations! BARGAINING TEAM: Charletta Martinez - Environmental ServicesAlex De Leon - MRI TechPamela Ackerman...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Events – Aug. 2025
Union in the Park! – August 16 – Eastern WA
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Upcoming Events – July 2025
Workers United! – OPEIU8 Newsletter – July 2025
Workers United! July 2025Download
REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER
We are strongest when we stand together for our rights at work.
The more members our union has in a workplace, the more we will be able to do to improve wages, working conditions, and benefits during contract negotiations.
Union members and their families are eligible for a variety of benefits, including: OPEIU Scholarships, OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program, OPEIU Life and AD&D Insurance, Identity Protection, OPEIU Towing/Service calls benefit, and discounts through the Union Plus program.
Local 8’s Hardship Fund provides assistance for members who are experiencing an immediate, severe, and temporary financial situation due to an emergency. Our fellow union members raise money for this fund to help our members in their time of need.
By becoming a member of y/our union, you will be able to vote on future contracts, vote for union officers and vote for (or even become) a Shop Steward or Bargaining Team member.
Our Union
We are a group of workers who joined together to have the power to make our workplaces the best they can be – for the employees and communities we serve. We are the Union! Together, we can do what we can’t do alone.
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