Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)

Lilly Ledbetter was an American hero. We stand firmly committed to continuing her fight and realizing her dream of equal pay for equal work.

Last week, Hawai'i Nurses' Association/OPEIU Local 50 nurses at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children overwhelmingly voted to ratify a HISTORIC three-year contract, which includes the state's first contractually enforceable safe staffing ratios—a major priority for the medical center's 600+ nurses. Throughout a year of bargaining, three informational pickets, two ULP strikes, and a three-week lockout, Kapi'olani nurses remained united. In doing so, they've won a monumental contract that will help improve the lives of patients and inspire healthcare workers across the state to fight for what they deserve. #nursing #unions #laborunions

"About 70% of Americans are in favor of union protections for workers overall. That number rises to 71% for those aged 30 to 49 and to 80% for those aged 18 to 29." #UnionStrong

This?Labor?Day, we’re reflecting on the incredible courageousness, righteousness and power of workers coming together in union.? ? Despite lopsided?labor?laws,?more than a quarter-million working people joined a #union last year?to have a say over their wages, benefits and working conditions. Workers at nonprofits, colleges, universities, hospitals, record labels, tech companies, credit unions, public utilities and other industries are forming unions with OPEIU and winning the collective bargaining agreements they deserve.? ? We look forward to continuing to build union power across industry in pursuit of economic, racial and social justice at work and in our communities. And we wish for you and your family a wonderful?#LaborDay. ? In solidarity, Team OPEIU

When private equity takes over — at hospitals, newspapers, tech companies, or factories — workers and their communities bear the impact. PE's domination of the video relay service industry — relied upon by Deaf and hearing-impaired people across the U.S. — is no different.

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Women in unions are paid higher wages and experience smaller wage gaps than non-unionized women. https://lnkd.in/eT_juPJ7

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the OPEIU Summer Camp! This summer, campers aged 13-16 will participate in recreational activities in Little Rock and learn about the history and relevance of the labor movement.? ? Visit?opeiu.org?for more information!

Pensions = retirement security. #UnionStrong

Growing up in a union household taught Andrea Johnson Brown the importance of solidarity. As a key leader at Kaiser Richmond Medical Center with OPEIU Local 29, Johnson Brown puts her values into practice every day. We are proud to highlight her and her contributions to the labor movement this #BlackHistoryMonth! #UnionStrong