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
Thurston County Juvenile Court – Demand More, Vote NO on County’s Offer
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Thurston County Juvenile Court sent March 26, 2026 __ After several disappointing bargaining sessions, Thurston County has presented their last, best offer regarding wage increases. Their offer is: 1/1/26 – 1% across the board...
Samaritan Healthcare – Membership Meeting at 6 pm
Message sent to OPEIU 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare __ Please join us tomorrow evening for our member meeting. Soon, our contract negotiations will begin and we need to be ready. OPEIU 8 MEMBER MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 256 PMCB TECH COMMONS(900 YONEZAWA...
IRC Seattle – Union Welcome on March 26 & 31, April 2
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at IRC Seattle __ Have questions about your union? Need a copy of your new contract? Curious about the extra benefits and rights you have as a full union member? Xavier and Omar from Local 8 will be on-site at Suite 300 (IRC...
UNION UPDATE: Membership Survey, North Regional Meeting & Opening for Union Rep
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented sent on March 18, 2026__ We have a few important updates to share with members, including a membership survey, upcoming regional meeting, and opportunity to get more involved in the work behind the scenes at Local 8. There's a lot...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Calling All Shop Stewards!
DECEMBER 2025: Upcoming Events
Young Workers Committee – December Meeting & Events
YWC update 12.1.25Download
NOVEMBER 2025: Upcoming Events
Saturday Union Members SchoolSaturday, Nov. 158 am - 5 pmSpokane Falls Community College Join labor leaders and union activists at a one-day school designed to help strengthen our unions, communities, and workplaces. This is a chance to build our skills, learn from...
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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