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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 13h

“Coming from Dominican immigrant family, my work as a Social Service Navigator at IRC helps me to support and advocate for our unaccompanied children, who come from many parts of Latin America, whose voices aren’t heard at times."

OPEIU @opeiu.org · 13h

We are proud to highlight Haronid's work and contributions to IRC Workers Unite and OPEIU Local 8 this #HispanicHeritageMonth!

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 1d

Kickstarter workers, organized with @opeiulocal153.bsky.social, are on strike to maintain a four-day workweek and win living wages for all. #UnionStrong

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 1d

TODAY: Members of Kickstarter United, on strike for a fair contract, rallied today in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in the company.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 2d

Two years ago, 75,000 healthcare workers made history by launching the largest-ever healthcare worker strike at Kaiser Permanente.

We made historic gains and are already preparing to defend those gains in 2027. ✊

#Solidarity #UnionStrong #Unions

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 7d

OPEIU Statement on Government Shutdown

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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 9d

This Hispanic Heritage month, the @aflcio.org is shining a light on @opeiu.org local 8's very own Haronid Javier!

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 9d

Andrea Vasquez, a member of OPEIU Local 42 and a bookkeeper at @uaw.org Local 598 in Flint, grew up immersed in the labor movement, particularly with @ufw.bsky.social campaigns to improve the lives of farmworkers.

“We will always stand to fight another day,” she said, “because this is who we are.”

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Sam Carliner @saminthecan.bsky.social · 16d

NEW: I interviewed 3 workers at the International Rescue Committee who've been organizing with the @opeiu.org for better workplace conditions. They spoke about how the union has been all the more important to protect their immigrant co-workers and clients.
saminthecan.substack.com/p/unionized-...

Unionized IRC Workers Are Fighting Trump's Attacks On Immigrants While Fighting for a Better Workplace

Workers at the International Rescue Committee have been in negotiations for living wages and Better work conditions. Now they're also fighting to protect their co-workers and clients.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 19d

More than 12,000 Starbucks baristas have unionized more than 600 stores with @sbworkersunited.org, but Starbucks is refusing to meet them at the bargaining table.

Support their fight for a fair first contract by pledging not to cross the picket line if they strike.

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No Contract, No Coffee Pledge

 Baristas are the most important part of the Starbucks experience. Baristas open the stores every morning and close them every night. They greet customers, make the coffee, clean up the spills, a...

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 23d

Valles also serves on the board of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) and is an OPEIU vice president. We are proud to highlight her contributions to OPEIU and the labor movement this #HispanicHeritageMonth.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 23d

An OPEIU member since 1989, Lupe Valles, president and business manager of OPEIU Local 174, has spent her entire career helping working people realize their own power.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 26d

Every union starts with a single conversation.

www.opeiu.org/needaunion.a...

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Sep 3

Congratulations to OPEIU Local 100 member Elijah Saleem, who was awarded second place in Union Plus' Hometown Hero Contest for his bravery and life-saving actions as a bus operator.

Hear his story! ↓ ↓ ↓

#UnionStrong

Unions Power America 2025 | Hometown Hero Winner - Elijah Saleem, OPEIU GSA

YouTube video by Union Plus

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Sep 1

We look forward to continuing to build union power across industries in pursuit of economic, racial and social justice at work and in our communities. May you and your loved ones have a wonderful Labor Day.

In solidarity,
Team OPEIU

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Sep 1

Workers at nonprofits, colleges, universities, hospitals, record labels, tech companies, credit unions, public utilities and other industries are coming together in union with OPEIU despite the odds.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Sep 1

This #LaborDay, we’re reflecting on the strength and solidarity union members have shown throughout the past year.

Despite lopsided labor laws, an anti-union administration and a rollback of rights, workers across the country are forming unions with OPEIU and winning the contracts they deserve.

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Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO @dpeaflcio.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congrats to the employees at Pathfinders Milwaukee who are joining together in union with @opeiu.org! milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/20...

Pathfinders Employees Seek Training and Transparency as They Attempt to Form Union - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper

“Our working conditions are our young people’s living conditions,” a spokesperson said at the rally.

milwaukeecourieronline.com

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Aug 20

Unions help build stronger workplaces, stronger communities and a stronger democracy.

Workers in high union density states earn a whopping $12,000 more than their counterparts in low union density states. That's the union difference.

Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · Aug 20

Unions boost wages 🚀

On average, a union worker earns 12.8% more in wages than their nonunionized peers.

But unions don’t just help union workers—they help ALL workers by raising standards.

Read our new report about how unions are good for workers AND communities: www.epi.org/publication/...

Unions aren’t just good for workers—they also benefit communities and democracy

Rebuilding worker power by strengthening unions is not just good policy—it is a democratic imperative in the face of authoritarian backsliding.

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Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO @dpeaflcio.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to the roughly 350 social workers, community organizers, desk clerks, and other employees of the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation forming a union with @opeiu.org! www.kqed.org/news/1205189...

Workers at Tenderloin Affordable Housing Leader Are Forming a Union | KQED

Around 350 employees at a San Francisco affordable housing developer plan to organize with the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 29, the union announced Tuesday.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Aug 15

We are fed up with:

🙅‍♀️ Low wages
🙅‍♀️ No paid time off
🙅‍♀️ Unaffordable healthcare

That’s why we’re joining VA workers across America today to stand #UnionStrongForVets!

If you believe an attack on veterans is an attack on us all, take action:

Tell VA Sec. Collins to keep his promises

Put veterans first by standing with the people who serve them

act.seiu.org

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Aug 14

Millions of people across seven states rely on low-cost energy from the Tennessee Valley Authority to make ends meet. Privatizing the public utility would enrich a handful of billionaires—at everyone else’s expense.

Tell your senators: HANDS OFF THE TVA! ➡️ form.jotform.com/252243876137...

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · Aug 13

NEW: The Chester County Medical Society has entered into an affiliation agreement with OPEIU, bringing scores of Pennsylvania physicians into the labor movement. “A paradigm shift was necessary,” said CCMS president Dr. David Bobman.

Read more here: www.opeiu.org/Home/Newsand...

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tndcunion.bsky.social @tndcunion.bsky.social · Aug 12

TNDC workers are unionizing with OPEIU Local 19! We demand a Neutrality & Card Check Agreement so we can organize free from intimidation & win a strong first contract. ✊🏽
Stand with us → share and tell TNDC to respect workers’ rights!
#TNDCWorkersUnion #UnionStrong

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Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO @dpeaflcio.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join us in standing with @demosorg.bsky.social employees who are forming a union with @opeiu.org by telling Demos management to recognize their staff union in a fair and timely manner. actionnetwork.org/petitions/so...

Solidarity with Dēmos United

Workers at Dēmos, a public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy, have formed a union with OPEIU Local 153. Workers are demanding voluntary recognit...

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