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
WA State Labor Council – Union Update & What’s Ahead
MEET YOUR UNION SHOP STEWARDS We’re excited to share that Carissa Larsen and Kira Munson have stepped up to serve as Shop Stewards alongside Emmanuel Flores! SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL CORRECTION The Union recently identified a discrepancy with employees’ sick leave...
Willapa Harbor Hospital – Management Requests Mediation
The Union Bargaining Team would like to express our disappointment with Willapa Harbor Hospital management’s recent decision to request mediation instead of presenting an adequate counterproposal to membership. We made it clear that we’d present our members with any...
Capacitación para Delegado Sindical: Sept. 8
¡Da un paso adelante! ¡Alza la voz! ¡Lidera el camino! ¿Eres delegado sindical o estás pensando en serlo? Únete a Local 8 en una capacitación esencial diseñada para brindarte las herramientas, el conocimiento y la confianza para representar a tus compañeros y defender...
Samaritan Healthcare – Button Up! – Bargaining Update
We had two more bargaining sessions this week, on Tuesday (8/18) and Thursday (8/20). We saw compensation proposals from Samaritan that put considerable money on the table. But this offer came in a package that would only raise up a section of job classes...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
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,...
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 not only the perfect way to get involved with your union but also a chance to be uplifted...
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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