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.
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Local 8
WORKPLACE UPDATES
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...
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...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
South/West Regional Meeting – Oct. 25
OCTOBER 2025: Upcoming Events
New Shop Steward TrainingThursday, Oct. 912 to 1:30 p.m.Online via Zoom Join us online for a New Shop Steward Training! We will use the email address provided in the registration form (below) to send final details closer to the training, including the Zoom meeting...
Union Lotería – Sept. 26
All are welcome to participate in a special night of Union Lotería (also known as Mexican Bingo) on Friday, Sept. 26! Join us at the Richland River Front Hotel starting at 7 p.m. You don't have to be attending the Membership Assembly to play. To play, a game board...
Fall Training Opportunities
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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