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  OPEIU · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 4:19 PM

OPEIU Scholarships Application Deadline Extended to April 14!

OPEIU Scholarships Application Deadline Extended to April 14! We are excited to announce we’ve extended the application deadline for OPEIU scholarships by two weeks to give our members and their families more time to apply. Please be sure to submit your application(s), fou…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Reminder: Free College Benefit Lunchtime Webinars Tomorrow

Reminder: Free College Benefit Lunchtime Webinars Tomorrow Find out more about your OPEIU Free College benefit for you and your family, ask questions and learn how to apply. Two Lunchtime Webinars! Feb. 15 at Noon (Eastern)/9 a.m. (Pacific) Register here Feb. 15 at Noon (Pacifi…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Reminder: Free College Benefit Lunchtime Webinars on Feb. 15

Reminder: Free College Benefit Lunchtime Webinars on Feb. 15 Find out more about your OPEIU Free College benefit for you and your family, ask questions and learn how to apply. Two Lunchtime Webinars! Feb. 15 at Noon (Eastern)/9 a.m. (Pacific) Register here Feb. 15 at Noon (Paci…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Honoring Black History

Honoring Black History As we celebrate Black History Month and honor the central role Black Americans have played in U.S. history, we're reminded in so many ways how the fight for racial justice is an ongoing one. The fight for racial equality takes place – now, as it alway…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Free College Benefit Lunchtime Webinars

Find out more about your OPEIU Free College benefit for you and your family, ask questions and learn how to apply. Two Lunchtime Webinars! Feb. 15 at Noon (Eastern)/9 a.m. (Pacific) Register here Feb. 15 at Noon (Pacific)/3 p.m. (Eastern) Register here Visit us at www.ope…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Wishing You a Peaceful and Reflective MLK Day

Wishing You a Peaceful and Reflective MLK Day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life in pursuit of the vision he preached. His public diagnosis of the issues with American society – what he called the "three evils" of poverty, racism and war – was especially controversi…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Take Part in a National Action: Sideline the Filibuster

Take Part in a National Action: Sideline the Filibuster American democracy is under threat today. But any attempt to safeguard it is being blocked by the filibuster, an archaic legislative tactic leftover from the Jim Crow Era that is being used to stop any meaningful efforts …
  OPEIU · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Happy New Year to Our Union Family

As the new year begins, we want to wish you and your loved ones a happy and fulfilling New Year. After a historic 2021 with new organizing, workers' victories and renewed labor power taking the national spotlight, we look forward to continuing to build momentum in 2022 and b…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Good News! You Can Still Enroll in OPEIU Medicare Advantage Plans Before Dec. 31

Good News! You Can Still Enroll in OPEIU Medicare Advantage Plans Before Dec. 31 If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care benefits during your retirement. OPEIU is pleased to offer our Medicare-e…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Happy Thanksgiving From Your Union Family!

As we celebrate, we give thanks to OPEIU members for their important work over the past year under challenging circumstances. From the bargaining table to the Thanksgiving table, OPEIU is proud to call you family. Happy Thanksgiving! Team OPEIU Visit us at www.opeiu…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
November 12, 2021 at 6:12 PM

Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7

OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plans Might Be Right For You Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7 If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care benefits during your retirement. OPEIU is pleased to now offer…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 6:43 PM

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Here Are Four Cybersecurity Tips to Keep You Protected October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a great time to remind you to sign up for the OPEIU Identity Theft Protection benefit. This benefit is provided at no cost to all …
  OPEIU · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Tomorrow: Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You

Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You Register for an informational webinar, being held tomorrow, Oct. 6 at 3 pm EDT If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care bene…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Reminder! Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You

Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You Register for an informational webinar Oct. 6 at 3 pm EDT If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care benefits during your retir…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Reminder! Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You

Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You Register for an informational webinar Oct. 6 at 3 pm EDT If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care benefits during your retir…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reminder to Register for Tomorrow's OPEIU Lunchtime Webinar: Estate Planning Assistance

Register for OPEIU's Lunchtime Webinar: Estate Planning Assistance Most of us know we need important estate planning documents like wills, advance directives and powers of attorney, but 70 percent of Americans do not have a will. Finding the time to complete these doc…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reminder to Register for OPEIU's Lunchtime Webinar: Estate Planning Assistance

Register for OPEIU's Lunchtime Webinar: Estate Planning Assistance Most of us know we need important estate planning documents like wills, advance directives and powers of attorney, but 70 percent of Americans do not have a will. Finding the time to complete these doc…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You

Turning 65? OPEIU's New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care benefits during your retirement. OPEIU is pleased to now offer our Medicare-eligible …
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Register for OPEIU's Lunchtime Webinar: Estate Planning Assistance

Register for OPEIU's Lunchtime Webinar: Estate Planning Assistance Most of us know we need important estate planning documents like wills, advance directives and powers of attorney, but 70 percent of Americans do not have a will. Finding the time to complete these doc…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 3:01 PM

HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM OPEIU

HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM OPEIU We wish you and your loved ones a relaxing, rejuvenating and reflective Labor Day. As we look to the past to commemorate the sacrifices and struggles of those who came before us while celebrating this weekend, we must also look to the fu…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 2:43 PM

OPEIU Free College: New Bachelor's Degree Opportunities

New Bachelor's Degree Opportunities Through OPEIU Free College Program OPEIU is happy to announce new bachelor's degree programs are now available through the OPEIU Free College Program and our partnership with Franklin University. OPEIU members and…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Emergency COVID-19 Rental Assistance

Find Help with Rent and Utilities If you're looking for help with housing costs, you're not alone. State and local organizations are distributing federal rental assistance in their communities. The money can help renters and landlords who are struggling to keep up with ren…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Tonight! OPEIU PRO ACT TOWN HALL AND DISCUSSION WITH SEN. SHERROD BROWN

OPEIU PRO ACT TOWN HALL AND DISCUSSION WITH SEN. SHERROD BROWN OPEIU is pleased to announce Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) will be joining us for tonight's OPEIU’s Virtual PRO Act Town Hall. Sen. Brown has been a staunch advocate for workers' rights his entire career, and we a…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 4:04 PM

OPEIU PRO ACT TOWN HALL AND DISCUSSION WITH SEN. SHERROD BROWN

OPEIU PRO ACT TOWN HALL AND DISCUSSION WITH SEN. SHERROD BROWN OPEIU is pleased to announce Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) will be joining us for OPEIU’s Virtual PRO Act Town Hall on July 27. Sen. Brown has been a staunch advocate for workers' rights his entire career, and we …
  OPEIU · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reminder to Register Now for the OPEIU PRO Act Town Hall

Just added! Town Hall Watch Party on July 28 at 9:30 P.M. EDT. Reminder to Register Now: PRO Act Town Hall July 27, 2021 • 6:30 P.M. EDT The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is the most sweeping overhaul of labor law in decades. It would empower workers t…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 7:49 PM

Join Us for the OPEIU PRO Act Town Hall

Register Now: PRO Act Town Hall July 27, 2021 • 6:30 P.M. EDT The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is the most sweeping overhaul of labor law in decades. It would empower workers to come together to fight for better pay, safe working conditions and more tim…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reminder to Register for Tomorrow's OPEIU Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguard Your Identity Through the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit

Register for Tomorrow's OPEIU Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguard Your Identity Through the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit As your digital footprint grows, so do your risks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 saw a reported 600 percent increase in cybercrime, 367 percent…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 3:00 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 who don't have today off — and the millions who have 0 days off in the world's wealthi…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Reminder to Register for OPEIU Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguard Your Identity Through the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit

Register for OPEIU Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguard Your Identity Through the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit As your digital footprint grows, so do your risks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 saw a reported 600 percent increase in cybercrime, 367 percent increase i…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Join Us on July 8 for a Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguard Your Identity Through the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit

Join Us on July 8 for a Lunchtime Webinar: Safeguard Your Identity Through the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit As your digital footprint grows, so do your risks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 saw a reported 600 percent increase in cybercrime, 367 percent incre…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Commemorating Juneteenth

Commemorating Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas. They announced all enslaved people were to be liberated, two years after Lincoln delivered his famous Emancipation Proclamation. "Juneteenth," as the anniversary of that fateful anno…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Happy Memorial Day!

To Our OPEIU Family: OPEIU wishes you and your family a safe and happy Memorial Day. As we relax this weekend with our loved ones, we remember those we've lost in the performance of their military duty, but this year, we also remember those we've lost to COVID-19, police…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 10:00 PM

From Your Union: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Housing Resources

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Housing Resources The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made public a host of resources related to housing during the COVID-19 crisis. We've uploaded to our website a toolkit full of direct links to programs and resources o…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Today is Workers Memorial Day

We remember the people who have lost their lives on the job. This past year has been a time of extraordinary loss, so we must respond with extraordinary action. We’ll keep fighting for them.   Dear John,   On Wo…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 2:01 PM

HAPPENING TODAY! OPEIU Webinar "How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities"

HAPPENING TODAY! OPEIU Webinar "How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities" Are you ready to set new financial goals and priorities? Interested in learning strategies to revise and fine tune your household spending plan to pay down debt, save more and move forward wi…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Don't Miss Tomorrow: OPEIU Webinar "How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities"

Don't Miss Tomorrow: OPEIU Webinar "How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities" Are you ready to set new financial goals and priorities? Interested in learning strategies to revise and fine tune your household spending plan to pay down debt, save more and move forwar…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reminder to Register for OPEIU Webinar: How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities

Reminder to Register for OPEIU Webinar: How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities Are you ready to set new financial goals and priorities? Interested in learning strategies to revise and fine tune your household spending plan to pay down debt, save more and move…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Join Us for an OPEIU Webinar: How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities

Join Us for an OPEIU Webinar: How to Set Financial Goals and Priorities Are you ready to set new financial goals and priorities? Interested in learning strategies to revise and fine tune your household spending plan to pay down debt, save more and move forward w…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 2:43 PM

CALL YOUR SENATORS TODAY: PASS THE PRO ACT

CALL YOUR SENATORS TODAY: PASS THE PRO ACT The entire labor movement is coming together today to call our senators and let our voices be heard. The PRO Act is a critical piece of legislation, safeguarding civil rights, workers' rights, and economic rights for working pe…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Reminder: Register Now for the OPEIU Financial Education Webinar Tomorrow March 31 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

Register now for the OPEIU Financial Education webinar tomorrow, March 31 at 2:30 p.m. EDT. Experts will be discussing ways in which you can meet your financial obligations today while ensuring your long-term financial well-being. Register here. From: OPEIU front…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Reminder: Register Now for the OPEIU Financial Education Webinar on March 31 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

Register now for the OPEIU Financial Education webinar on March 31 at 2:30 p.m. EDT. Experts will be discussing ways in which you can meet your financial obligations today while ensuring your long-term financial well-being. Register here. From: OPEIU frontdesk@op…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 6:34 PM

Anti-Asian Racism is a Labor Issue

Anti-Asian Racism is a Labor Issue The scourge of anti-Asian racism in the United States is nearly as old as our nation itself. Throughout our country's history, white supremacists and their enablers have subjected Asians and Asian-Americans on and off U.S. soil to discrimi…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Register Now for the OPEIU Financial Education Webinar March 31 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

Register Now for the OPEIU Financial Education Webinar March 31 at 2:30 p.m. EDT The global pandemic has left many people with serious financial questions. Job insecurity and unexpected expenses have many wondering the best way to meet their financial obligations today witho…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 6:18 PM

PASS the PRO ACT

OPEIU members joined together with union members across the U.S. this past election cycle to call voters, write postcards and get out the vote to put into power a pro-worker Congress and a pro-worker White House. Now, we need your help to turn our electoral victory into su…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM

MLK: I Have the Audacity to Believe

MLK: I Have the Audacity to Believe Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201, New York, New York 10011 The OPEIU app is available for free download for iPhones in the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play by searching OPEIU. Text OPEIU to 977…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 4:39 PM

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM AFL-CIO PRESIDENT RICHARD TRUMKA ABOUT DEMOCRACY AND THE LABOR MOVEMENT

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM AFL-CIO PRESIDENT RICHARD TRUMKA ABOUT DEMOCRACY AND THE LABOR MOVEMENT On Wednesday, the U.S. Congress gathered, with Vice President Mike Pence presiding. The Constitution of the United States says that on Jan. 6, after a presidential election, Congress…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Happy New Year!

Visit us at www.opeiu.org 80 Eighth Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10011 Available for free download for iPhones in the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play by searching OPEIU. Text OPEIU to 97779 to join our text action team. (Message and data rat…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from Your Union

Happy Thanksgiving from Your Union As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we continue to be impressed by and thankful for OPEIU members' hard work this past year in the face of uncertainty and crisis. With the new year approaching, we know there are plenty of challenges still to…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 5:01 PM

REMINDER: Your OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit Now Includes Family Coverage

Your OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit Now Includes Family Coverage The OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit has been enhanced with new services and stronger protections, including expanded coverage for your family living in your household. OPEIU members and their famil…
  OPEIU · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Your OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit Now Includes Family Coverage

Your OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit Now Includes Family Coverage OPEIU is pleased to announce the OPEIU Identity Protection Benefit has been enhanced with new services and stronger protections, including expanded coverage for your family living in your household. E…