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4/30/2025

Get Involved This May Day


Tomorrow is #MayDay! May Day is about solidarity. Workers around the globe are taking action this International Workers’ Day and beyond to stand up to the billionaires who are threatening our rights and freedoms. They are saying “enough,” and are fighting to protect all workers from illegal attacks on our jobs, our unions, our contracts, and our freedoms.
Stand up, fight back, and attend an International Workers’ Day event near you: www.mobilize.us/aflcio/?q=May%20Day
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4/3/2025

Hands Off! Rally in DC April 5, 2025


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In response to President Trump’s recent executive orders – including the gutting of collective bargaining rights for more than three-quarters of all federal workers – the AFL-CIO and many of its affiliate unions, including OPEIU, are mobilizing! This Saturday, April 5, union members will be participating in hundreds of Hands Off events throughout the country.
Join the DC rally or a local event near you this Saturday!
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764186/

3/3/2025

Passing of Mike Cowan, Retired Local 2 Secretary-Treasurer


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We are saddened to share that Michael William Cowan passed away on February 18, 2025, in Pasadena, California. Mike retired as the Secretary-Treasurer of Local 2 OPEIU in Washington, DC. He represented employees who worked at various places in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as healthcare workers employed at Kaiser Permanente. His involvement with Local 2 spanned more than 32 years. His first role was as an assistant shop steward in the Distribution Department at Washington Gas Light Company. His continued interest in union activities led him to work full-time with Local 2 OPEIU as a business representative in 1991. Mike retired in 2016 and moved with his wife, Valli, to Pasadena, California, to be with their children and grandchildren. 

Mike’s Life Celebration will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Pasadena, California. A zoom address will be provided next week for online viewing.

In place of flowers, donations to Camp Kesem UCLA (www.donate.kesem.org), a camp for children whose families are impacted by cancer, or the American Lung Association  (www.lung.org) would be appreciated.

2/20/2025

2025 OPEIU Scholarship Applications Now Available!


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​Applications for the 2025 OPEIU educational scholarships are now available. 
All members are encouraged to apply. Full details, rules and applications can be found opeiu.org under the Member Resources tab. 
Apply by March 31.

Scholarship opportunities include the Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship for OPEIU members and dependents, and the John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship for OPEIU members who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in labor studies, industrial relations and union leadership and administration. 

1/13/2025

Social Justice Committee Meeting 1/14/2025


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Please join us for the next OPEIU Local 2 Social Justice Committee virtual meeting being held 1/14/25 at 7pm ET. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2xD3hCAjTmytBlbvwerBTg

10/16/2024

We're Hiring! Seeking a Membership Coordinator


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OPEIU Local 2 is currently seeking a Membership Coordinator to work in our Silver Spring office! Please see job posting below. 
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8/2/2024

NEASO Update: They’re Still Locked Out


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See the latest message from the National Education Association Staff Organization below:
 
We are officially finishing up week four of NEA’s illegal lockout. Our members want to get back to work, but we remain strong, united, and determined. In addition to day-long pickets in record-breaking heat, we have maintained solidarity through inspiring events (check out the recording of our sing-along), mutual aid, and the support of allies like you.
We have some good news: Together we pressured NEA to back off their threat to cut us off from our healthcare and other vital benefits. This is not a show of good faith from America’s largest union, but a show of strength for NEASO and our allies.
 
On July 7, NEASO members received a letter from NEA Executive Director Kim Anderson stating that “Your NEA Medical, Dental, and Healthcare FSA coverage under the Plan will end on July 31, 2024.” On July 18th, COBRA cancellation notices were sent to our homes.
 
After weeks of organizing and several articles highlighting the harm these threats were causing our members, NEA finally committed to maintaining healthcare and other benefits throughout the lockout. This only happened because we raised over voices, shared our stories, and stood united for union values.
 
We will continue to stand with each other until NEA ends this illegal, retaliatory lock out and agrees to the fair contract we deserve.

The Fight Continues
We’ve heard from an incredible number of educators, labor allies, and even a celebrity or two. Our support keeps growing because people know that our fight for a fair contract is bigger than just NEASO. As we keep saying, if the nation’s largest union won’t commit to treating its workers well, who will? 
 
We jointly entered a federal mediation process with NEA. The discussion between NEA and NEASO to end the lockout has now been moved into the mediation process. This process is confidential so we will share important updates as soon as we can. We remain committed to good faith bargaining and to fighting for a fair contract that reflects union values, respects our voices, and protects our ability to care for our families.
 
We also believe in the values of the labor movement and will continue to work to make NEA the organization its members deserve. 

How You Can Help
Help us continue the momentum by participating in any of the actions below!
 
Organize a letter-writing campaign for NEA members: NEA members have already sent over 800 letters to Becky Pringle and Kim Anderson, asking for their support in ending the lockout and securing a fair contract for NEASO. Member voices matter! Please help us continue to apply pressure by sending a letter (if you are an NEA member) or by organizing a letter-writing party for NEA members in your networks.

SEND A LETTER

Join us on the picket line: If you are in the DMV area, we will be picketing outside the NEA Headquarters at 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC, from 9 am - 1 pm ET tomorrow, August 2, and from 9 am - 4 pm ET every day next week. We’d love to see you! Solidarity and support on the line from NEA Members and affiliate staff keeps us in this fight and gives us the energy boost we need to fight another day! Please join us, bring a friend, and share this invitation to anyone you know who might want to walk with us in solidarity.
 
Donate to Our Lockout Fund: We have had supporters from across the country generously donate to our lockout fund. Individuals can donate here. NEA Affiliates, State Staff Organizations, and other groups can send a check payable to NEASO with “Strike/Lockout Donation” on the memo line to:
 
NEASO 
6710 LAUREL BOWIE RD
PO BOX 452
BOWIE, MD 20718
 
We appreciate your support! This has been an incredibly difficult past month but having this wonderful community behind us has helped keep us strong. We know that when our union, and our union’s allies, are united there is nothing that can divide us!
 
In solidarity,
The NEASO Contract Action Team

7/2/2024

National Labor Network for Ceasefire webinar with Palestinian Union Leaders

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Date & Time:
Jul 9, 2024 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

The National Labor Network for Ceasefire hosts a conversation with Palestinian trade union leaders. We’ll hear from representatives of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate and the General Union of Transport and Communications Workers on their struggle to live, work, and organize under devastating conditions of war and military occupation. We will also hear a special message from the General Union of Health Services Workers in Gaza. In addition, Workers in Palestine (UK) will report on their work to support world-wide international labor efforts to promote a ceasefire and permanent peace in Gaza. This will be a unique opportunity for trade unionists in the United States and Palestine to communicate directly with one another. Join us as we build solidarity with our union siblings in Palestine, strengthen our call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and work to forge a path for peace for working people everywhere.




Click Here to Sign up
As an addition. If you want to participate in direct action next week, you can represent DC Labor on the morning of Tuesday July 9th! Let us stand in solidarity!
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6/18/2024

Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival


Take a look at this! If you are interested, please sign up with the link provided. Local 2 will be meeting at Pennsylvania Ave. and 3rd St near the department of Labor building at 9:30am.

Click Here to Sign Up!
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6/18/2024

In Celebration of Pride Month

In celebration of this year's Pride Month, please take a moment and read about a wonderful union member, who is actively making changes to our world for the better.

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5/2/2024

2024 - ROMEO CORBEIL/GILLES BEAUREGARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND    “SUMMER CAMP”

​-Fifteen (15) scholarships will be awarded on the basis of at least one (1) per region.
-Applications are selected on a first come, first served basis.
-Applications are open to children (between ages 13 and 16 only) of OPEIU members in good standing
or associate members, all of whom must meet the eligibility requirements and comply with the Rules and
Regulations as established by the OPEIU Executive Board.
-Each scholarship has a total maximum value of $2,200.00. Fifteen (15) scholarships will be awarded on the basis of at least one (1) per region.
- Applications are selected on a first come, first served basis.
- Applications are open to children (between ages 13 and 16 only) of OPEIU members in good standing
or associate members, all of whom must meet the eligibility requirements and comply with the Rules and
Regulations as established by the OPEIU Executive Board.
- Each scholarship has a total maximum value of $2,200.00.
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4/2/2024

Crisis in Gaza Discussion

 
Register for a Local 2 Special Event:
Crisis in Gaza Discussion

Please join us for this Open Discussion on the Crisis in Gaza.  NOTE:  This was originally scheduled for April 9th, but in consideration of our Muslim members who will be celebrating the end of Ramadan, we have changed the date.

April 10th at 6:00pm-7:00pm

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Click Here to Register
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3/28/2024

Kaiser Coalition Townhall

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2/22/2024

We're Hiring a Staff Representative!


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OPEIU Local 2 represents a diverse membership of 8,000 members in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. OPEIU Local 2 is seeking an experienced staff representative who can be an integral part of our growing union. 

The Office & Professional Employees International Union, Local 2, AFL-CIO is a dynamic, progressive labor union for professional, technical, and office professionals in the private and public sectors. We are committed to leading and assisting members to improve their workplaces, gain competitive wages, benefits, and respect in the workplace.

​​Please read more in the file included below.

1/26/2024

John Kelly Labor Studies & Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarships Now Accepting Applications


OPEIU Scholarships are a great benefit for OPEIU members and their families. All rules and regulations can be found in the documents below. The deadline for the John Kelly and Howard Coughlin scholarships is March 29, 2024. For more information, please visit ​https://www.opeiu.org/MemberResources/UnionBenefits/OPEIUMembershipBenefits.aspx
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