by OPEIU Local 8 | Sep 9, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Willapa Harbor Hospital
The Union Bargaining Team would like to express our disappointment with Willapa Harbor Hospital management’s recent decision to request mediation instead of presenting an adequate counterproposal to membership. We made it clear that we’d present our members with any...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 21, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
¡Da un paso adelante! ¡Alza la voz! ¡Lidera el camino! ¿Eres delegado sindical o estás pensando en serlo? Únete a Local 8 en una capacitación esencial diseñada para brindarte las herramientas, el conocimiento y la confianza para representar a tus compañeros y defender...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 21, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
We had two more bargaining sessions this week, on Tuesday (8/18) and Thursday (8/20). We saw compensation proposals from Samaritan that put considerable money on the table. But this offer came in a package that would only raise up a section of job classes...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 19, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Low Income Housing Institute
Our bargaining team met with management again on July 29 & 31. Management brought a proposal that does not meet the goals of our four pillars (below) or provide an equitable increase for all members. We rejected their proposal on the second day, explained...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 19, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Solid Ground
Our Union contract expires in December, which means it is time to start bargaining for our wage increases and other improvements. Because we’re a Union, we have a voice in our working conditions with things like PTO, pay,...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 12, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Pierce County Housing Authority
Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our membership meeting, ask thoughtful questions, and cast your vote. We’re excited to announce that the Tentative Agreement was overwhelmingly approved by the membership with a 95% YES vote! The next step is for...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 12, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
This year, we will be holding our September Membership Assembly in Vancouver. Assemblies are where we conduct our union business and elections. All members are encouraged to join. Help shape what the future and leadership of OPEIU Local 8 looks like, together. Click...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 11, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Sea Mar Community Health Centers
We continue to negotiate our next contract because we know Sea Mar can do better for all of us. Living costs are surging and we need the wages to keep up. To reflect the times we’re living in, we need a higher Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). COLAs are made to...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 11, 2026 | Local 8 Journal, Local 8 Updates
SOLIDARITY BINGO Saturday, Aug. 1512 PMIBEW 76 Main Hall3049 S 36th St., Tacoma Are you a music-lover? Game night champ? Or do you just want a good reason to get out of the house? Join us for bingo with a musical twist next weekend in Tacoma! Bring your friends and...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Aug 6, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Northwest Justice Project
We wanted to share the upcoming meeting schedule for the remainder of this year. Membership meetings are a chance for our members at Northwest Justice Project to connect with one another, share info, ask questions, and more, with your Union Rep Valarie in attendance....
