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Office and Professional Employees International Union

Office and Professional Employees International Union was chartered in 1945 and with more than 125,000 members strong, we’re one of the larger unions of the AFL-CIO. OPEIU has locals in every state, Puerto Rico and Canada. You are not alone when you join OPEIU

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March 20, 2024 at 1:59 PM

2024 OPEIU Scholarships Deadline is March 29!

?2024 OPEIU Scholarships Deadline is March 29! Applications for the 2024 OPEIU educational scholarships are due by March 29. All members are encouraged to apply. Full details, rules and applications can be found at OPEIU.org unde…
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March 14, 2024 at 6:40 PM

Read the OPEIU Connect Online!

Read the OPEIU Connect Online! Your union magazine, OPEIU Connect, is available now to read in both English and Spanish by visiting opeiu.org. Click here?to read exciting news about your union and to discover more abou…
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January 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Today we reflect on the life and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   Dr. King actively worked to bridge the modern civil rights and labor movements that shared, he said, "a unity of purpose."…
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December 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Happy New Year from OPEIU!

As we reflect on the past year and celebrate the new one, we look forward to continuing to build power at work and in our communities, bringing the benefits of union membership to more working families. ? Have a safe, happy and joyful New Year! ? Team OPEIU…
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December 22, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Happy Holidays from OPEIU!

  Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, NY, NY 10011 Text OPEIU to 844-240-4114 to join our Member Action Team. (Message and data rates may apply.) The OPEIU app is available for free download for iOs devices…
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December 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM

OPEIU New Account-Based Benefit Coming Soon!

OPEIU New Account-Based Benefit Coming Soon! Learn more about OPEIU’s new Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefit at a briefing Jan. 24, 2024, at 6 pm ET. Register here. The OPEIU Benefit Fund has established a bra…
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November 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we celebrate, we give thanks to OPEIU members for their important work over the past year. From the bargaining table to the Thanksgiving table, OPEIU is proud to call you family. Wishing you and your loved ones a relaxing and happy Thanksgiving! Visit us …
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November 10, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Honoring Our Veterans

OPEIU proudly honors the contributions of our nation’s veterans today, tomorrow and every day. More than 1.6 million active union members are military veterans. Many are members of the Union Veterans Council, an AFL-CIO constituency group devoted to improving the lives of ve…
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November 7, 2023 at 2:01 PM

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY

Today is Election Day! Need help locating your polling place? Visit vote.org’s polling place locator to find your location and make sure your voice is heard. Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, N.Y., N.Y. 10011 Text OPEIU to 844-240-4114 to join o…
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October 30, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Early Voting has Begun!

Early voting has begun in many states! Early voting is a convenient, safe and effective way to ensure your voice is heard at the polls. Visit vote.org to find all the information you need to vote in your state before the polls close on Nov. 7! -Team OPEIU Visit us at www.…
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October 9, 2023 at 5:12 PM

OPEIU Members: Accelerate Your Bachelor’s Degree!

OPEIU Members May Accelerate Their Bachelor’s Degree by Adding a FREE Stackable Certificate! Through the OPEIU Discount College Benefit, OPEIU members and their families can earn professional certificates, at NO additional cost to their discounted tuition: IT Su…
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September 11, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Your OPEIU Discount College Benefit Just Got Better: Nursing, Digital Marketing, Hospitality and MORE DEGREE PROGRAMS ADDED

New Degree Programs Added to Your OPEIU Discount College Benefit! NOW AVAILABLE: Southeastern University’s Affordable Online Degree Programs in Nursing, Digital Marketing, Hospitality, Ministry, Global Education and More! More schools and online program options tha…
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September 1, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Happy Labor Day Weekend from OPEIU

This Labor Day weekend, we’re reflecting on the unprecedented opportunities and challenges faced by workers and their unions. Across generations, unions remain widely popular, with majorities in every age bracket reporting they’d sign a union card. Workers across industries –…
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July 25, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Announcing OPEIU’s New Discount College Benefit

Dear OPEIU Members and Family: Here is an update on recent developments regarding the OPEIU Free College Benefit, as well as introduction to an exciting opportunity for our union members and their families. We understand there has been uncertainty surrounding the Free Colleg…
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July 4, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Happy Independence Day

To Our OPEIU Family: We hope you have a safe, relaxing and happy Fourth of July. As we celebrate this holiday with our loved ones, we're reminded of millions of our nonunion siblings working today — and the millions who have 0 days off in the world's wealthiest nation. The po…
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June 19, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, is a day of profound meaning to Black workers, as it should be to all working people who enjoy and defend the freedom to live our own lives, speak with our own voices and enjoy the fruits of our labor. The labor movement knows fi…
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May 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

This weekend, we honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Memorial Day, which began in the years following the U.S. Civil War, is a solemn day that remembers those killed in action while in uniform. OPEIU wishes you and your loved ones a reflective a…
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May 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Happy May Day

Happy May Day Working people across the world are gathering today to celebrate all we’ve won and to commemorate the struggles that came before us. May Day also serves as a reminder of all we have left to win — and that the path to get there runs directly through our nation…
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April 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day

“Mourn the dead and fight like hell for the living” – Mother Jones Honoring Workers’ Memorial Day Today, we honor the hundreds of thousands of workers who have needlessly lost their lives through preventable workplace hazards or occupational diseases. More than 5,000 w…
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April 26, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!

Today is Administrative Professionals’ Day. Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! Each year, on the last Wednesday of April, OPEIU celebrates Administrative Professionals’ Day. Secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support pro…
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March 8, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Celebrating International Women's Day

Celebrating International Women's Day March 8 is International Women’s Day! We are proud to spotlight Frances Avnet, a longtime steward and trustee of OPEIU Local 153. On the intersection of women’s rights and workers’ rights, she said: “It has been very exciting to see how ou…
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February 28, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Protect Working People. Pass the PRO Act.

Protect Working People. Pass the PRO Act. OPEIU joins Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Reps. Bobby Scott (Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) in their call to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Will you protect working people and support the PRO Act? Add Your Na…
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January 27, 2023 at 9:43 PM

2023 OPEIU Scholarships Now Available

2023 OPEIU Scholarships Now Available Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 OPEIU educational scholarships, and all members are encouraged to apply. Full details, rules and applications can be found at OPEIU.org under the Member Resources tab, as well as on …
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January 16, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision Today we reflect on the life and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A fighter for racial, economic and social justice, Dr. King lived his life in pursuit of a more just world. He believed organized labor was a key drive…
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December 19, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Happy Holidays!

Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, N.Y., N.Y. 10011 Text OPEIU to 844-240-4114 to join our Member Action Team. (Message and data rates may apply.) The OPEIU app is available for free download for iOs devices on the App Store and for Android devic…
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December 7, 2022 at 6:51 PM

TELL YOUR SENATORS: FULLY FUND THE NLRB

Funding for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has stayed flat since 2014 — an effective decrease of 25 percent when accounting for inflation. The agency's $94 million budgetary shortfall is severely impacting the NLRB's ability to conduct its important work to protect w…
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December 1, 2022 at 9:13 PM

The 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide

Our union siblings at the United Steelworkers partnered with the Alliance for American Manufacturing to create the 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide! Buying union-made products produced in the U.S. helps strengthen local economies and plays a role in keeping good-paying …
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November 30, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Tell Your Senators: Pregnant Workers Deserve Protections, Too

Tell Your Senators: Pregnant Workers Deserve Protections, Too Pregnant workers are often discriminated and retaliated against when asking for reasonable and necessary workplace accommodations. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) would change that by creating a clear…
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November 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and your loved ones a relaxing and happy Thanksgiving! Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, N.Y., N.Y. 10011 Text OPEIU to 844-240-4114 to join our Member Action Team. (Message and data rates may apply.) The OPEIU app is available f…
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November 8, 2022 at 3:01 PM

It's Election Day! Need Help Finding Your Polling Place?

It's Election Day! Need Help Finding Your Polling Place? It's Election Day! All across the country, working people are heading to the polls to cast their votes for pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot. Don't know where your polling place is? Visit vote.org's pol…
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November 1, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Election Day is 7 Days Away. Make a Plan to Vote!

Election Day is 7 Days Away Make a Plan to Vote! It's never too early to start planning how and where you'll vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Workers' rights are on the ballot. Anti-worker candidates are fighting tooth and nail to take control of the House and Sen…
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October 17, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Student Debt Forgiveness Application is LIVE!

Student Debt Forgiveness Application is LIVE! The Department of Education announced this weekend the application for student debt relief of up to $20,000 per borrower is LIVE! The short form takes just a few moments to complete and can even be submitted on your phone.…
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October 12, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Free Online Training Program – Opioids in the Workplace: Awareness

The Rutgers Center for Public Health Workforce Development is happy to offer a new online training program – Opioids in the Workplace: Awareness. This one-hour training is free, entirely web based and can be accessed anytime via internet browser. This training was developed ba…
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October 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM

Election Day is Less Than a Month Away!

Election Day is Less Than a Month Away! And so much is at stake. Anti-worker politicians are fighting tooth and nail to retake Congress, but working people are pushing back at the ballot box. Make sure you're registered to vote before your state's deadline by visiting v…
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October 5, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Attention Nonprofit Employees: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is Oct. 31

Attention Nonprofit Employees: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is Oct. 31 The Oct. 31 deadline is fast approaching for public sector employees to apply for student loan relief through the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Progr…
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September 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Tell the Senate to Support Increased Federal Arts Funding

Tell the Senate to Support Increased Federal Arts Funding We are on the cusp of winning a significant funding increase for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) next year, and your help is needed to make sure Congress…
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September 6, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Info Webinar

Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Info Webinar Reminder if you are a public sector employee, you may be eligible for student loan relief through the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Jo…
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September 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

This Labor Day, we celebrate a historic year for working people and their unions. Public approval of unions is at a level not seen since 1965, with 71 percent of Americans expressing support for unions, according to a recent Gallup poll. Majorities in every age bracket -- from G…
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August 26, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Reminder to Register for Sept. 7's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Info Webinar

Reminder to Register for Sept. 7's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Info Webinar Reminder if you are a public sector employee, you may be eligible for student loan relief through the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. …
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August 24, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Student Debt Forgiveness (+ an Inflation Reduction Act Explainer)

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law last week, makes historic investments in our communities. Creating union jobs, taxing the rich, combatting climate change and lowering health care costs are at the forefront of the bill's goals. If you want details on what else is in th…
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August 11, 2022 at 5:11 PM

PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES: Register Now for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Info Webinar (RSVP Link Inside)

PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES: Register Now for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Info Webinar (RSVP Link Below) If you are a public sector employee, you may be eligible for student loan relief through the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pr…
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July 19, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Take Advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Changes Before Oct. 31

Many OPEIU members work for "public service employers," which includes many nonprofits, and are thus eligible to take advantage of temporary changes that make it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More specifically…
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July 4, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Happy Independence Day from OPEIU

Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, N.Y., N.Y. 10011 Text OPEIU to 844-240-4114 to join our Member Action Team. (Message and data rates may apply.) The OPEIU app is available for free download for iOs devices on the App Store and for Android devices on G…
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June 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM

HONORING THE 157TH JUNETEENTH

Arriving on this day in 1865, the Union Army announced the liberation of all enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. The anniversary of this fateful announcement — enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln two-and-a-half years before — has since been …
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May 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Wishing You a Peaceful and Reflective Memorial Day

In observing Memorial Day today, we wish for you and your loved ones a day of peaceful reflection. We must not and will never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, N.Y., N.Y. 10011 Text OPEIU to 844-240-…
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May 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Celebrating Organizing the Unorganized

Celebrating Organizing the Unorganized Happy International Workers’ Day! Today’s worldwide celebration by workers, of workers and for workers is a potent reminder of the collective power we share when we — as those who work for a living — stand united in pursuit of a more dignif…
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April 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

One Workplace Death is One Too Many

One Workplace Death is One Too Many April 28 is Workers Memorial Day On this day in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Act went into effect. Each year, on the anniversary, the labor movement comes together to honor our fellow workers, union and nonunion alike, who died a prev…
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April 14, 2022 at 4:09 PM

REMINDER: Today is the Deadline to Submit OPEIU Scholarship Applications

REMINDER: Today is the Deadline to Submit OPEIU Scholarship Applications Don't miss out! Today is the final deadline for members and their dependents to submit their OPEIU scholarship applications. Applications and further information can be found here. In solidarit…
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April 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Tell the Red Cross: Front-Line Heroes Deserve a DIGNIFIED Contract

Tell the Red Cross: Front-Line Heroes Deserve a DIGNIFIED Contract Red Cross workers are asking for your support American Red Cross employees are reaching a breaking point as the expiration of their contract on May 31 nears — and they're asking for your help. After two years…
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April 8, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Tell Your Members of Congress to Support Increased Federal Arts Funding

Tell Your Members of Congress to Support Increased Federal Arts Funding Right now, Congress is making decisions that will affect next year’s funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). With enough support fr…
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