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...
by OPEIU Local 8 | May 22, 2026 | Local 8 Journal
This year’s Race, Equity, & Social Justice (RESJ) Solidarity Summit will be held in Tacoma on June 6. The theme is: ‘Rooted in Justice, Blooming in Solidarity.’ This event is not only the perfect way to get involved with your union but also a...
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...
