by OPEIU Local 8 | Jul 10, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Low Income Housing Institute
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Jul 9, 2026 | Local 8 Journal, Local 8 Updates
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...
by OPEIU 8 | Jun 25, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Washington Federation of State Employees
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Jun 17, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Jun 17, 2026 | Compass Housing Alliance, Disability Rights Washington, Local 8 Journal, Waterfront Federal Credit Union, Willapa Harbor Hospital
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,...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Jun 17, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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...
by Geno Amador | Jun 16, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Welfare and Pension Administration Services
It’s Time to Get Ready for Bargaining! Our Union contract is set to be negotiated later this year and it’s time to get ready. Your Union Representative, Erin Adamson, will be at the Mercer Island office on the 2nd Monday of...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Jun 5, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Seattle Housing Authority
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly common in workplaces and we understand that SHA wants to implement a policy that would allow employees to use certain AI tools in the course of your work. We also recognize that employees may have different...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Jun 5, 2026 | Disability Rights Washington, Local 8 Updates
Management responded to our health-related leave proposal, and our Bargaining Team needs your input to determine our response. Plus, other bargaining proposal information. Please join us on next Tuesday from 12 – 1 PM for this important discussion. Your feedback...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 22, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Do you want to observe negotiations for our next contract? Now you can! First, you must attend a 15-30 minute Observer Training. We have three virtual sessions that you can join: Saturday, May 23, at 10 AM Monday, May 25, at 12 PM Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 PM Click...
