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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
Sea Mar – Pledge to Join the Picket Line
(EspaƱol abajo) Let's join together on the picket line to move Sea Mar to agree to a good contract that includes improved Wages, Bilingual Pay, Equity, and Fairness. Sea Mar workers deserve a workplace where our hard work means that we can afford to live without...
Samaritan – Contract Vote on Nov. 12 & 13
As you may know, we recently reached a tentative agreement with Samaritan Hospital. The next step is for membership to vote and ratify the new contract. This week, on Thursday and Friday, we will be holding an in-person vote where Union Reps and Stewards will be...
Seattle Housing Authority – Wages Update and AI Survey Results
Members are making their voices heard! Below, you'll find updates regarding your contract and the results of the membership survey. 2027 Wages OPEIU represented employees who are within their pay range will receive a 4.6% wage increase. OPEIU...
Sea Mar Home Care Aids Picketing for Better Treatment & Higher Wages
Home Care Aids at Sea Mar Community Health Centers will hold an informational picket in Seattle on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to raise concerns about their treatment and wages. These 52 workers provide essential services to vulnerable members of our community, allowing them...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
Sea Mar Home Care Aids Picketing for Better Treatment & Higher Wages
Home Care Aids at Sea Mar Community Health Centers will hold an informational picket in Seattle on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to raise concerns about their treatment and wages. These 52 workers provide essential services to vulnerable members of our community, allowing them...
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...
CapacitaciĆ³n para Delegado Sindical: Sept. 8
Ā”Da un paso adelante! Ā”Alza la voz! Ā”Lidera el camino! ĀæEres delegado sindical o estĆ”s pensando en serlo? Ćnete a Local 8 en una capacitaciĆ³n esencial diseƱada para brindarte las herramientas, el conocimiento y la confianza para representar a tus compaƱeros y defender...
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 8ās 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 canāt do alone.
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