SOLIDARITY BINGO
Saturday, Aug. 15
12 PM
IBEW 76 Main Hall
3049 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 family for a chance to win prizes and meet fellow OPEIU 8 members. We hope to see you there.
YOUNG WORKERS COMMITTEE: SUMMER SOCIAL
Saturday, Aug. 29
10 AM – 2 PM
Marra Farm
9026 4th Ave S, Seattle
Join us for our annual Summer Social! This year, we’re volunteering at Solid Ground’s Marra Farm, led by YWC’s own Bela Sanchez. Spend a few hours in nature, give back to our community, share a meal, and get to know fellow young OPEIU 8 members.
Whether you recently became a member, have never attended an event, or you’ve joined YWC before, we would love to see you there.
We will provide lunch and union swag. Just bring yourself and wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Solid Ground asks that volunteers please fill out a waiver form before volunteering – click here to do so.
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY MEETING
Saturday, Sept. 26
10 AM – 4 PM
Hilton Vancouver Washington (301 W 6th St.)
This year’s September Membership Assembly will be held in Vancouver.
ALL members are encouraged to join. This is where we conduct our union business. Help shape our priorities and decide what OPEIU Local 8’s future looks like, together.
This is a great opportunity to meet other members, connect with your colleagues in a union setting, and build solidarity. Remember: solidarity is our strength! In times like these, we need to come together more than ever to strengthen our network. The union is only as strong as we make it.
Agenda and further details to come.
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Do you need to stay overnight? Assembly participants need to make their own hotel reservation no later than Tuesday, Aug. 25 to secure the Union’s special rate. To book, click here.
Members will be reimbursed for one night of lodging if the WSDOT “fifty-mile rule” is met, or two nights if traveling over 125 miles one way. Click here for the full policy
THE NIGHT BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Hardship Fundraiser:
Special Film Screening of Bread and Roses (2000)The Hardship Fundraising Committee will be hosting a film screening of Bread and Roses (2000) on Friday, September 25. Join us at the OPEIU 11 Hall (3815 NW Columbia St., Vancouver) from 6 – 8 PM.
A $20 suggested donation will include your entry, dinner, and drink. Extra snacks, popcorn, and drinks will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to benefit our Hardship Fund.
LATEST UPDATES
- Sea Mar Home Care Aids Picketing for Better Treatment & Higher Wages
- Northwest Justice Project – Budget & Staffing UpdateOur OPEIU Local 8 Stewards and Rep met with NJP management last week on Monday, Sept. 14, and Friday, Sept. 18, to continue discussions regarding NJP’s budget situation and their anticipated staff reductions. At this time, NJP has not determined… Read more: Northwest Justice Project – Budget & Staffing Update
- Samaritan Healthcare – Bargaining UpdateThank you for your feedback on our bargaining info sessions last week. Our bargaining team needs your experience and support with them in every session to win strong contracts. We heard that retention of staff is not just about pay;… Read more: Samaritan Healthcare – Bargaining Update
- Crisis Connections – Workplace Protections & SolidarityWe wanted to share an update on recent happenings, and let you know about an online Crisis Connections Steward Training this Sunday and office hours with your Union Rep next week. RCL & 988 Changes Late last week management announced… Read more: Crisis Connections – Workplace Protections & Solidarity
- Low Income Housing Institute – Agreement RatifiedAfter an overwhelming YES vote, we are excited to announce that our agreement is ratified! What Happens Next Note: you do not need to do anything — payroll implements all of it. The bonus and back pay are taxed as… Read more: Low Income Housing Institute – Agreement Ratified
- SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026: Upcoming EventsHARDSHIP FUNDRAISER SPECIAL FILM SCREENING:Bread and Roses (2000)Friday, Sept. 256 – 8 PMOPEIU 11 Hall3815 NW Columbia St., Vancouver The Hardship Fundraising Committee will be hosting a film screening of Bread and Roses on the eve of our Membership Assembly.… Read more: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026: Upcoming Events
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