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
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...
Welcome Our New Union Rep- Juan Vazquez
After years of advocating and working tirelessly on behalf of OPEIU Local 8 members, Diane has decided to retire and embrace her golden years. Diane’s contributions to OPEIU have been immense, and we express our deepest gratitude for her unwavering service,...
Sea Mar – We Need a Good Contract
Sea Mar's Proposal Is Bad for Us All We are very disappointed by Sea Mar’s proposal of raising the cost of our healthcare on us. Many of us do not make enough to afford high premiums – And that’s why Sea Mar’s proposal to charge for medical could cost us $300-$1,100...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
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...
South/West Regional Meeting – Oct. 25
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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