Despite lopsided ‘no’ vote, Western States OPEIU cuts retiree benefits to halt slide to insolvency Oct 4, 2018 As of Oct. 1, pension benefits were cut as much as 30 percent for retired members of Office and Professional Employees International Union in the Western United States.
OPEIU members are voting on whether to cut their own pension – to halt insolvency Aug 22, 2018 Without a cut of up to 30 percent of benefits, the pension fund is headed for collapse in 18 years.
Western States OPEIU Pension moves to cut benefits Jun 12, 2018 Without a 30% pension cut, the fund will be insolvent in 18 years.
New bipartisan panel in Congress will look for solution to union pension crisis Mar 13, 2018 Members of the panel are supposed to craft a plan by November 30.
Gary D. Kirkland, 1947-2017 Oct 2, 2017 As head of OPEIU Local 11, he negotiated contracts for workers at Northwest Natural.
Northwest Oregon Labor Council banquet recognizes union supporters, raises cash for labor charity May 22, 2017 The Labor Appreciation and Recognition Night banquet raised a record $21,000 for Labor’s Community Service Agency.
Maureen Colvin wins top job at OPEIU Local 11 May 11, 2017 Local 11 represents workers at Northwest Natural, Clark County, City of Vancouver, and many union offices.
OPEIU pension seeks to cut retiree benefits Feb 28, 2017 The proposed benefit cuts of 29 percent are supposed to save a pension plan that would otherwise run out of money in 2035.
Richards retires from Office and Professional Employees Local 11 Dec 13, 2016 Union rep Maureen Colvin will serve the remainder of his term.
Union coalition reaches agreements at Clark County Sep 18, 2015 Wages for 700 workers will rise 5.9 percent over three years.
