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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 – Meeting Tonight at 5
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at the Northwest Justice Project sent March 5, 2026 -- __ Join us at 5 pm on Zoom for our monthly meeting! We hope to see you there. __ Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87803594466?pwd=QUZGR1NYWjEwRU5rdENMTmtCZS9xZz09...
MARCH 2026: Upcoming Events
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members on March 2, 2026 - __ NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAININGSaturday, March 79:30 - 11 AMOnline via Zoom We're holding a New Shop Steward Training next Thursday, and we're looking for members who want to be a point of support for their...
Samaritan Healthcare – Member Meeting Tomorrow at 7 pm
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare sent on March 2, 2026 - __ Join us tomorrow meeting for our membership meeting! Come meet your new Shop Stewards, share your union priorities, and get info about negotiating your contract this Spring. OPEIU...
Master Trades Agreement – Membership Meeting Tomorrow
Message to OPEIU 8 members in the Trades Section Master Agreement __ We are officially gearing up for our upcoming contract negotiations between OPEIU Local 8 and the Trades Section Master Agreement. Please join us for a Membership Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3)...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2026: Upcoming Events
From message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members (opted-in for email) - 9 am, Feb. 1, 2026 NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAININGThursday, Feb. 56 - 7:30 PMOnline via Zoom This is one of those moments when unions matter -- and when participation matters even more. We're holding a New...
Upcoming New Shop Steward Training: Feb. 5
Hi OPEIU Local 8 members, This is one of those moments when unions matter -- and when participation matters even more. We're holding a New Shop Steward Training next Thursday, and we're looking for members who want to be a point of support for their...
Workers United! (Newsletter) JANUARY 2026
CLICK HERE FOR ORIGINAL PRINT NEWSLETTER CLICK TO VIEW, DOWNLOAD, PRINT GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION For more than 80 years, Local 8 has been on an incredible journey growing in size and strength. What began as a small labor union has expanded into a solid, statewide...
RESJ Day of Service: Jan. 19
RESJ DAY OF SERVICE: Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. MLK Jr. DATE: Monday, January 19 TIME: 9 am LOCATION: Senator Rosa Franklin Park playground off of S Puget Sound Ave (1201 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405) What to bring: Gloves if you have them, a...
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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