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.
Welcome to OPEIU
Local 8
WORKPLACE UPDATES
Pierce County Housing Authority – Contract Ratified!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our membership meeting, ask thoughtful questions, and cast your vote. We're excited to announce that the Tentative Agreement was overwhelmingly approved by the membership with a 95% YES vote! The next step is for the...
September Membership Assembly 2026
Registration for our next Membership Assembly has begun, and you're invited! This year, we will be meeting in Vancouver. Assemblies are where we conduct our union business. They are also a great opportunity to meet other members, connect with your colleagues in a...
Sea Mar – Bargaining Update
We continue to negotiate our next contract because we know Sea Mar can do better for all of us. Living costs are surging and we need the wages to keep up. To reflect the times we're living in, we need a higher Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). COLAs are made to...
AUGUST 2026: Upcoming Events
SOLIDARITY BINGO Saturday, Aug. 1512 PMIBEW 76 Main Hall3049 S 36th St., Tacoma Are you a music-lover? Game night champ? Or do you just want a good reason to get out of the house? Join us for bingo with a musical twist next weekend in Tacoma! Bring your friends and...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
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...
East Regional Meeting is June 13
Registration is now open, and you're invited! Use this year's East Regional Meeting as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. The meeting will be held in Moses Lake. Solidarity is our strength. In this...
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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