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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
Low Income Housing Institute – Bargaining Update
Our bargaining team met with management again on July 8th and 9th. After hearing from management that they were not ready to move on their previous offer, our team countered with a creative and fair proposal that allows for predictability and stability for our members...
JULY 2026: Upcoming Events
NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAINING Tuesday, July 14 6 - 7:30 PM Online via Zoom The contract doesn’t enforce itself and rights don’t defend themselves. That’s why we need trained, engaged members to lead Local 8! If this sounds like you, or you're interested to learn more,...
Washington Federation of State Employees – 31% Increase for Vehicle Allowances
WFSE workers have been hit hard by historically high gas prices this year, and with no end in sight our leaders on the Union Management Committee pushed WFSE to negotiate the impact on members pursuant to Sections 11.1 and 39.10 of the Collective Bargaining...
East Regional Meeting: July 18 (NEW DATE!)
The upcoming East Regional Meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18. All members are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Use this as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. Remember: solidarity is...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
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...
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...
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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