by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 13, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, YouthCare
Message to Local 8 members at YouthCare sent April 13, 2026 __ It is time to vote on our new union contract! To review the tentative agreement, click here. The bargaining team fought hard to win these improvements and is proud to recommend a ‘YES’ vote. Voting is open...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 13, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
SUBMIT YOUR BARGAINING PRIORITIES Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare on April 9, 2026 __ Our union contract is set to expire at the end of this June and we’re preparing to go negotiate the next one. Next week, please join us for the...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 13, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
Message sent to OPEIU Local 8 members on April 6, 2026 __ SHOP STEWARD & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCESaturday, April 1110 AM – 4 PMSeattle Labor Temple (5030 1st Ave S, Seattle) Whether you’re new or have years of steward experience, there’s a lot to...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 8, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Trade Section Master Agreement
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members in Trades Section Master Agreement sent on April 3, 2026 __ Congratulations — an overwhelming majority voted ‘YES’ to ratify the new union contract! Thank you to all the members who participated in this process: by...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 8, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Thurston County Juvenile Court
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Thurston County Juvenile Court sent on April 8, 2026 __ The members have spoken! The bargaining unit has rejected the County’s proposal. You made it clear their offer below was unacceptable: 1/1/26 – 1% across the board increase...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 3, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Tacoma Housing Authority
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at Tacoma Housing Authority sent on April 3, 2026 – 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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 3, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Trade Section Master Agreement
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Apr 3, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, YouthCare
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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Mar 30, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
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,...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Mar 26, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Thurston County Juvenile Court
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...
