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OPEIU
LOCAL 8
OPEIU Local 8 is a progressive, democratically run union working for social and economic justice since 1945. Local 8 represents more than 9,000 members all over Washington state working in many settings including offices, health and home care, housing, social services, the insurance industry, legal services and the public sector.
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Local 8
WORKPLACE UPDATES
Northwest Justice Project – Budget & Staffing Update
Our 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 which offices or units...
Samaritan Healthcare – Bargaining Update
Thank 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; it is about adequate staffing, the...
Crisis Connections – Workplace Protections & Solidarity
We 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 that the Regional Crisis Line...
Low Income Housing Institute – Agreement Ratified
After 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. Your $1,000 ratification bonus, your back pay, and your new higher rate should all appear...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026: Upcoming Events
HARDSHIP 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. All...
We Are Here Walk – LCLAA PNW & RESJ
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) PNW & OPEIU 8 Race, Equity, Social Justice (RESJ) Committee Help support immigrant workers and families impacted by immigration enforcement The OPEIU Local 8 members of LCLAA PNW and the RESJ Committee invite...
Capacitación para Delegado Sindical: Sept. 8
¡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...
September Membership Assembly 2026
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...
REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER
We are strongest when we stand together for our rights at work.
The more members our union has in a workplace, the more we will be able to do to improve wages, working conditions, and benefits during contract negotiations.
Union members and their families are eligible for a variety of benefits, including: OPEIU Scholarships, OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program, OPEIU Life and AD&D Insurance, Identity Protection, OPEIU Towing/Service calls benefit, and discounts through the Union Plus program.
Local 8’s Hardship Fund provides assistance for members who are experiencing an immediate, severe, and temporary financial situation due to an emergency. Our fellow union members raise money for this fund to help our members in their time of need.
By becoming a member of y/our union, you will be able to vote on future contracts, vote for union officers and vote for (or even become) a Shop Steward or Bargaining Team member.
Our Union
We are a group of workers who joined together to have the power to make our workplaces the best they can be – for the employees and communities we serve. We are the Union! Together, we can do what we can’t do alone.
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