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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
Willapa Harbor Hospital – Bargaining is Underway
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members at WHH sent on April 21, 2026 __ On Thursday, April 16, 2026, our Union Bargaining Team presented a comprehensive proposal to management. The proposal was based on the bargaining survey results and concerns brought to Stewards...
IRC Seattle – Union Contract, WASEC, & more!
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at IRC Seattle sent April 17, 2026 __ Spring is here and it’s been two months since we have ratified our Union Contract! It’s great to meet with you all, provide copies of the Union Contract, share information about what it means...
YouthCare – Contract Vote Now Open
Message to Local 8 members at YouthCare sent April 13, 2026 __ It is time to vote on our new union contract! To review the tentative agreement, click here. The bargaining team fought hard to win these improvements and is proud to recommend a ‘YES’ vote. Voting is open...
Samaritan Healthcare – Submit Your Bargaining Priorities! Upcoming Meetings
SUBMIT YOUR BARGAINING PRIORITIES Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare on April 9, 2026 __ Our union contract is set to expire at the end of this June and we're preparing to go negotiate the next one. Next week, please join us for the...
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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