This week’s announcement of the formation of the Alphabet Workers Union (AWU) was met across the tech industry, and among those organizing within it, with optimism and hope that the effort will lead to more tech workers realizing their collective power at work.

OPEIU's Tech Workers Union Local 1010 extends its congratulations to AWU, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and all tech workers who have been brave and bold enough to stand up for their rights and help pave the way for the rights of others in the industry.

With such a large industry to tackle, and so many tech workers interested in organizing, Tech Workers Union Local 1010 has been energized by the myriad ways workers like those at Google are experimenting with different, context-specific ways to build power in their workplace, within an industry that can be rightly described as a new frontier for union organizing. 

More than 3,200 students in union families, including OPEIU, have received nearly $5 million in money for college through the Union Plus Scholarship Program. Awards are based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need and commitment to the values of organized.

At a time when many families have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Plus is especially glad to support hardworking students as they further their educations and pave the path for future success.

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 families have access to a more comprehensive defense against identity theft through our new identity protection provider, IdentityIQ (IDIQ), still at no cost to you.

All members should visit OpeiuIDProtect.com or call 800-637-5680 to enroll yourself and your family living in your household.