Welcome to
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
Samaritan Healthcare – Accountability Over Apologies
On Monday, July 13, the Chief Medical Officer for Samaritan, Dr. Andrea Carter, entered a clinic and inappropriately confronted one of our colleagues. Dr. Carter was aggressive, demanding, confrontational, and may have violated Samaritan policies according to...
Pierce County Housing Authority – Tentative Agreement Reached
Our Union Bargaining Team has been meeting steadily with management throughout June/July and we have exciting news to share! Last week, at our 7th bargaining session, we reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a new contract. Our Union Bargaining Team is proud of what...
Sea Mar – Bargaining Update
WE WON'T SETTLE FOR LESS "We want a better wage and we're fighting for more." - Becci G. ___ As we shared our stories of struggle and financial hardship, Management stayed silent. We shared about the impact of our low wages; how our families are struggling to afford...
Samaritan Healthcare – Bargaining Update
Our Bargaining Team met with Management for the third time last Monday, July 20. We're making good progress and have made many tentative agreements. Key issues we discussed in our last session included: Probationary Period - Management wants all employees who transfer...
GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS
2026 Primary Election Endorsements
We are proud to announce OPEIU Local 8's official endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election. HOW WE GOT HERE This year, we saw more interest than ever from candidates seeking the support of our 9,000+ members. OPAL (Office Professionals Acting Legislatively), our...
Shop Stewards: Save the Date!
Hello OPEIU 8 Shop Stewards, Thank you for supporting strong unions at your worksites. Your efforts to build power through education, advocacy, and action make a real difference in the lives of your colleagues. SAVE THE DATE Please join us on Tuesday, August 18, at 6...
JULY 2026: Upcoming Events
NEW SHOP STEWARD TRAINING Tuesday, July 14 6 - 7:30 PM Online via Zoom The contract doesn’t enforce itself and rights don’t defend themselves. That’s why we need trained, engaged members to lead Local 8! If this sounds like you, or you're interested to learn more,...
East Regional Meeting: July 18 (NEW DATE!)
The upcoming East Regional Meeting has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 18. All members are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Use this as an opportunity to learn about your union, meet other members, discuss issues, and build solidarity. Remember: solidarity is...
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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