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. Social service workers are some of the hardest-working, lowest-paid and most essential members of our community, which is why we’re proud to represent workers at prominent Washington State nonprofits such as Solid Ground, Plymouth Housing, Low Income Housing Institute, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Northwest Justice Project, YouthCare and many others.

Support Organizing Team on active organizing campaigns, including but not limited to: one on one meeting with workers, attending organizing committee meetings.
Support Field Staff in direct representation activities, including but not limited to: contract negotiations, contract ratification activities, new employee orientations, actions in support of contract bargaining, steward engagement
Participating in Field Staff development trainings and activities
Supporting and overseeing communications strategies

Participating and engaging in staff meetings
Supporting at least one committee at the Local
Participating and helping staff member-led membership events, including but not limited to: regional meetings, membership assemblies, and ad hoc events .
Representing Local 8 in stakeholder meetings
Assist in generating workplace leads

Support and track legislation at the local and state level that impacts Local 8 members.
Work with Directors to compile and review existing contracts to create model language for contracts
Track and attend worker solidarity events.

We provide mileage reimbursement if you use your personal vehicle to travel to other locations.

-Passion or a willingness to learn about the labor movement, workers' rights, and/or Unions.
-Commitment to working on social and economic justice issues with a Union
-Prior labor and/or community organizing experience is not necessary, but highly encouraged
-Willingness to work with people from a variety of ethnic, political and class backgrounds
-Good verbal and written communication skills
-Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, womxn, LGBTQ+ folks and people with multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being bilingual is encouraged but not necessary.

Please email Omar Cuevas Vega, Organizer at omar@opeiu8.org. Please include your resume, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience navigating a difficult workplace experience OR how you have advocated for yourself and/or others in the workplace.