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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Mar 25, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
Message sent to OPEIU 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare __ Please join us tomorrow evening for our member meeting. Soon, our contract negotiations will begin and we need to be ready. OPEIU 8 MEMBER MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 256 PMCB TECH COMMONS(900 YONEZAWA...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Mar 25, 2026 | IRC Seattle, Local 8 Updates
Message to OPEIU Local 8 members at IRC Seattle __ Have questions about your union? Need a copy of your new contract? Curious about the extra benefits and rights you have as a full union member? Xavier and Omar from Local 8 will be on-site at Suite 300 (IRC...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Mar 18, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented sent on March 18, 2026__ We have a few important updates to share with members, including a membership survey, upcoming regional meeting, and opportunity to get more involved in the work behind the scenes at Local 8. There’s...
by OPEIU Local 8 | Mar 18, 2026 | Local 8 Updates, Samaritan Healthcare
Message to OPEIU Local 8 represented at Samaritan Healthcare sent on March 18, 2026 __ Our union contract is set to expire at the end of this June. Now, we are preparing to go negotiate our next contract at the bargaining table. We need to be clear and united on our...
