by OPEIU Local 8 | May 18, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
Registration is now open, and you’re invited! Use this year’s East Regional Meeting as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. The meeting will be held in Moses Lake. Solidarity is our strength....
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 18, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Negotiations for our next contract have continued. Although progress has been made in some areas, red flags appeared in others. We have serious concerns about Sea Mar Management’s position on important workplace standards. To raise our concern and show them we’re...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 15, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
Hi OPEIU 8 Shop Stewards, Thank you all for building strong unions at your workplace. Our union’s power comes from the actions you and your coworkers take every day to hold the line for better working conditions. Next week’s committee meeting (Tuesday, May...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 15, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Low Income Housing Institute
On Wednesday this week, our Union Bargaining Team met with LIHI management and gave them our initial contract proposals. Our proposal focused on wage increases that promote retention and recruitment of qualified staff. The proposed increases would help workers keep up...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 15, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Washington State Ferries
It’s contract time again! We are preparing now to begin negotiations soon. We are eager to start this process with you and to hear what hasn’t been working well or needs to be added/improved. NEXT STEPS: Survey membership and elect a bargaining team...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 14, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Tacoma Housing Authority
Our Team has met with management two more times on April 28 and May 12. We continue bargaining with your priorities in mind: increased wages, better flexibilityin scheduling, and additional time off. Pay is on the table All employees in the unit...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 8, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
To OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare – Thank you to all who voted for the OPEIU 8 Bargaining Team to lead us in our upcoming contract negotiations! BARGAINING TEAM: Charletta Martinez – Environmental ServicesAlex De Leon – MRI...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 8, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Pierce County Housing Authority
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at PCHA – In case you missed it, it’s contract time again! We’re now preparing for negotiations. We are eager to start this process with you. The first step? We need to hear from you what hasn’t been working well or...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 8, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 represented on May 7, 2026 ___ STAMP OUT HUNGER DAYSaturday, May 9 The Outreach, Engagement & Visibility (OEV) Committee is asking for members to donate non-perishable food items on Stamp Out Hunger Day. When your letter carrier/local...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 27, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
UNION SOLIDARITY THIS SPRING Shop Steward & Leadership Conference On April 11, OPEIU Local 8 leaders from different workplaces across the state came together and learned how to build more strength in our union. Attendees got training specific to their experience...
