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Leslie Liddle | Phone: (206) 441-8880 ext 108 | Email: Leslie@opeiu8.org (South Sound area, Call Centers, and Eastern Washington)

Erin Adamson | Phone: (206) 441-8880 ext 105 | Email: Erin@opeiu8.org (Central and North Sound area and Membership Administration)

Tara Powell | Phone: (206) 441-8880 ext 106 | Email: Tara@opeiu8.org (Renton Campus excluding the Call Centers)

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Union Shop Stewards play a vital role in helping co-workers exercise their workplace rights. This short training video shows a Shop Steward representing a member in an investigatory "Weingarten" meeting with the boss.

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Union Shop Stewards play a vital role in helping co-workers exercise their workplace rights. This short training video shows a Shop Steward representing a member in an investigatory "Weingarten" meeting with the boss.

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PSP 2024 PSP – Coalition demands full payout

Kaiser broke their promise:

During bargaining, Kaiser promised us timely data on progress toward PSP goals. That’s the reason we agreed to these goals in the first place.

Instead, KP gave us only two data updates all year. Some metrics, like blood pressure, are delayed by seven months!

The PSP goals are designed to improve patient care. When we don’t know whether we’re making progress or being successful, it’s not just a failure to us—it’s a disservice to our patients.

More than anything, this is about respect:

This isn’t just about the payout—this is about respect and holding KP accountable to the promises they made to us. This is not how you treat the workers who keep this organization running.

They left us in the dark, not knowing the score, and moved the goalposts – then expected us to just accept it. Our hard work deserves recognition, not excuses.

We need to stand together for what we deserve:

As the Coalition, we have demanded a full PSP payout for 2024 for all 85,000 of our union siblings—because KP didn’t keep their promises.

We know when we stand together, we’re stronger—just like we did for our last contract. Let’s make sure KP hears us loud and clear!

ASK: Will you sign a Valentine or post a message to demand fairness and respect from KP?

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The Office and Professional Employees International Union are office, health and home care, housing, social service, public sector and professional employees working together to improve our jobs and the lives of our families.

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News about working people standing together in WA state

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News about working people standing together in WA state

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Join mushroom workers, UFW and allies Jan. 13 in Sunnyside as they demand respect, recognition SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The workers at Ostrom Mushroom Farms in Sunnyside are fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect on the job. A clear majority of them...

New president, secretary treasurer sworn in at Washington State Labor Council; first team of Black women to lead an AFL-CIO state federation TACOMA (Jan. 9, 2023) - April Sims and Cherika Carter made organized labor history on Friday. In front of more than 200...

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Join mushroom workers, UFW and allies Jan. 13 in Sunnyside as they demand respect, recognition SUNNYSIDE, Wash. - The workers at Ostrom Mushroom Farms in Sunnyside are fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect on the job. A clear majority of them...

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Get involved and learn more with us! Committees meet monthly by Zoom or as needed! Click link above to read about each committee:
Political Action Committee (PAC)

Shop Steward Committee

Race, Equity and Social Justice Committee

Communications Committee

Hardship Fundraising Committee

Bylaws Committee

Finance Committee

Grievance Review Committee

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The Race, Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Committee works to support and empower marginalized workers. We know our fates are interconnected and many workplace injustices are rooted in racism and discrimination. We are committed to fighting for social and economic justice for all through training, educational resources, public advocacy, community organizing, and creating space for hard conversations. Together in solidarity we can work to end racism and all forms of oppression. Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. by Zoom.

Coordinates fundraising events for the Local 8 Hardship Fund. Meets as needed.

For more information contact Angie Wedekind or Nallely Flores.

Hears appeals from members who disagree with the Union's resolution or recommendation of their grievance. Meets on an as-needed basis. Three (3) experienced Shop Stewards are appointed by the President of Local 8 in accordance with the Standing Rule on Grievance Appeals.

Recommends member involvement activities, plans member education, and plans the yearly Steward/ Leadership Conference. Plans and hosts monthly steward workshops the fourth Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. by Zoom.

For more information contact phoebe@opeiu8.org or Ida@opeiu8.org.

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The Race, Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Committee works to support and empower marginalized workers. We know our fates are interconnected and many workplace injustices are rooted in racism and discrimination. We are committed to fighting for social and economic justice for all through training, educational resources, public advocacy, community organizing, and creating space for hard conversations.

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“Weingarten” rules apply when a supervisor is questioning an employee to obtain information the employee reasonably believes could be used as grounds for discipline. If the meeting is solely to inform about a discipline without an investigation, this rule doesn’t apply. Here’s what you can say:
“If this meeting is an investigation that could in any way lead to discipline or termination, I request that my steward or union representative be present before continuing.”

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https://www.opeiu.org/Portals/0/pdfs/2023/Edvance%20Union%20College%20Benefit%20Flyer.pdf?ver=2023-07-21-142824-887

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Paid Family and Medical Leave is a benefit for Washington workers

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Paid Family and Medical Leave is a benefit for Washington workers

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WA Paid Family and Medical Leave is here for you when a serious health condition prevents you from working or when you need time to care for a family member, bond with a new child or spend time with a family member preparing for military service overseas. Learn more here with these slides!

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Union Plus benefits offered by the AFL-CIO’s Union Privilege provides consumer savings, discounts, benefits, and education resources to active and retired labor union members.

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Union members work together to negotiate and enforce a contract with management that guarantees the things you care about like decent raises, affordable health care, job security, and a stable schedule.

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Join the Contract Action Team (CAT)! This means supporting your Bargaining Team by distributing flyers and other Union information, staying informed during contract negotiations, educating co-workers on what’s happening at the bargaining table and attending any necessary actions. It is important that we have at least one CAT member in each work unit.

To sign up, email Labor Liaison Paul Bender at paul@opeiu8.org OR contact your local union rep!