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
Northwest Justice Project – Upcoming Meeting Schedule
We wanted to share the upcoming meeting schedule for the remainder of this year. Membership meetings are a chance for our members at Northwest Justice Project to connect with one another, share info, ask questions, and more, with your Union Rep Valarie in attendance....
YWC: Summer Social on Aug. 29
You are invited to join us for our Summer Social on Aug. 29 from 10a - 2p! This year, we're volunteering at Solid Ground's Marra Farm, led by YWC's own Bela Sanchez. Spend a few hours in nature, give back to our community, share a meal, and get to know fellow young...
Samaritan Healthcare – Accountability Over Apologies
On Monday, July 13, the Chief Medical Officer for Samaritan, Dr. Andrea Carter, entered a clinic and inappropriately confronted one of our colleagues. Dr. Carter was aggressive, demanding, confrontational, and may have violated Samaritan policies according to...
Pierce County Housing Authority – Tentative Agreement Reached
Our Union Bargaining Team has been meeting steadily with management throughout June/July and we have exciting news to share! Last week, at our 7th bargaining session, we reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a new contract. Our Union Bargaining Team is proud of what...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Shop Stewards: Save the Date!
Hello OPEIU 8 Shop Stewards, Thank you for supporting strong unions at your worksites. Your efforts to build power through education, advocacy, and action make a real difference in the lives of your colleagues. SAVE THE DATE Please join us on Tuesday, August 18, at 6...
JULY 2026: Upcoming Events
NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAINING Tuesday, July 14 6 - 7:30 PM Online via Zoom The contract doesn’t enforce itself and rights don’t defend themselves. That’s why we need trained, engaged members to lead Local 8! If this sounds like you, or you're interested to learn more,...
East Regional Meeting: July 18 (NEW DATE!)
The upcoming East Regional Meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18. All members are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Use this as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. Remember: solidarity is...
Welcome Our New Union Rep- Juan Vazquez
After years of advocating and working tirelessly on behalf of OPEIU Local 8 members, Diane has decided to retire and embrace her golden years. Diane’s contributions to OPEIU have been immense, and we express our deepest gratitude for her unwavering service,...
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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