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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
Disability Rights Washington – Bargaining Update
We’ve met with Management’s Bargaining Team several times over the past few months. We are making significant progress and have reached tentative agreements on various articles of the contract. Most recently, we’ve been exchanging package proposals. Management is...
Willapa Harbor Hospital – Bargaining Update
We’ve met with Management’s Bargaining team several times over the past few months. We are making significant progress and have reached tentative agreements on several non-economic articles of the contract. However, Management continues to claim that, due to...
2026 Primary Election Endorsements
We are proud to announce OPEIU Local 8's official endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election. HOW WE GOT HERE This year, we saw more interest than ever from candidates seeking the support of our 9,000+ members. OPAL (Office Professionals Acting Legislatively), our...
Compass Housing Alliance – Bargaining Update
We have met with Management’s Bargaining Team several times over the last few months. Your Union Bargaining Team has been working hard to address the priority issues you and your coworkers have identified. We’ve made good progress. We reached tentative agreements on...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2026: Upcoming Events
From message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members (opted-in for email) - 9 am, Feb. 1, 2026 NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAININGThursday, Feb. 56 - 7:30 PMOnline via Zoom This is one of those moments when unions matter -- and when participation matters even more. We're holding a New...
Upcoming New Shop Steward Training: Feb. 5
Hi OPEIU Local 8 members, This is one of those moments when unions matter -- and when participation matters even more. We're holding a New Shop Steward Training next Thursday, and we're looking for members who want to be a point of support for their...
Workers United! (Newsletter) JANUARY 2026
CLICK HERE FOR ORIGINAL PRINT NEWSLETTER CLICK TO VIEW, DOWNLOAD, PRINT GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION For more than 80 years, Local 8 has been on an incredible journey growing in size and strength. What began as a small labor union has expanded into a solid, statewide...
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...
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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