OPEIU Local 11 Archives

To Zoom or not to Zoom: Labor navigates a return to in-person meetings

May 18, 2022

Some local labor organizations see an argument for hybrid meetings, which incorporate in-person and virtual attendance options.

Workers at Clinton-linked non-profit vote against union

Mar 31, 2022

Workers at the Alliance For A Healthier Generation contacted OPEIU Local 11 last year expressing interest in unionizing.

U.S. government launches pension rescue

Jul 14, 2021

In the Portland area, Plasterers Local 82 and OPEIU Local 11 could undo pension benefit cuts almost immediately.

Northwest Labor Press staff changes

Dec 3, 2018

Northwest Labor Press office manager Cheri Rice is retiring after 20 years; succeeding her is Jill Lukens. Both have long connections to local unionism.

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.