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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
Tacoma Housing Authority – Submit Your Bargaining Priorities
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Tacoma Housing Authority sent on April 3, 2026 - 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...
Trades Section – Tentative Agreement Reached! Next Steps for Vote
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members in Trades Section Master Agreement sent on March 31, 2026 - We’re excited to share that after four bargaining sessions, our bargaining team reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the Trades Section! The next step to ratifying our new...
YouthCare – Tentative Agreement Reached! Next Steps for Vote
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at YouthCare sent March 31, 2026 - After months of struggle, we’re excited to share that we’ve secured a tentative agreement (TA) with management. We fought hard! The bargaining team recommends a ‘YES’ vote. We’re proud of the...
SHOP STEWARD & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – APRIL 11, 2026
DEAR OPEIU 8 MEMBERS: The contract doesn't enforce itself and rights don't defend themselves. That's why we need trained, engaged members to lead Local 8. Join us April 11th at OPEIU 8's annual Shop Steward and Leadership Conference! Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
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...
Game Night on Jan. 23! Hardship Fundraiser
The OPEIU Local 8 Hardship Committee is hosting a fundraiser you don't want to miss. Join us for trivia and bingo with a musical twist! WHAT: Game NightWHEN: Friday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 pm (game play starts at 7:15 pm)WHERE: Snohomish County Labor Temple (2800 Lombard...
January Membership Assembly
Emergency/Flood Resources
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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