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2023 OPEIU Scholarship Applications Now Available. Apply Today!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 OPEIU higher education scholarships. All eligible members and their families are encouraged to apply. The deadline is March 31.
Information and applications can be found at opeiu.org under the Member Resources tab, as well as on the OPEIU app, which is available for free download for iPhones on the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play.
Tech Workers at findhelp (formerly Aunt Bertha) File for a Union Election with OPEIU Local 1010
Austin, Texas (Jan. 25, 2023) – Employees at the public benefit corporation, findhelp (formerly Aunt Bertha), have filed for a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) union election to seek representation with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 1010.
The group is composed of employees from across the organization – more than 150 curators, engineers, salespeople, business analysts, production support, customer success and other classifications in Austin and across the country who work daily to modernize America’s social safety net for anyone in need. Through unionization, they seek to help improve the company’s retention and ensure greater transparency and participation in decisions that impact staff and the communities they serve. The findhelp employees join a growing movement of tech workers across the country represented by OPEIU’s Tech Workers Union Local 1010.
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision
Today we reflect on the life and lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A fighter for racial, economic and social justice, Dr. King lived his life in pursuit of a more just world. He believed organized labor was a key driver of economic and racial equity and worked throughout his life – until the very end – to bridge the labor and civil rights movements together.
We are proud to honor, celebrate and continue to pursue Dr. King’s vision today and every day.
New Year. New Wireless Savings!
Searching for ways to save in 2023? Start with your wireless bill! Learn how union members like you can get monthly discounts on select wireless plans, eligible accessories, and more with the AT&T Signature Program.
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Up to 35% OFF your ho-ho-holiday travel!
Need a car rental for your holiday travel? Don’t wait! Lock in your vehicle now from Avis or Budget and save up to 35% off base rates. Union members and family members can take advantage of these exclusive savings. Book now and save! Terms apply.
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Today is Latina Equal Pay Day
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, marking how far into 2022 the average Latina must work to earn what their white male counterparts earned in 2021 alone.
The gap is widening. Through a combination of collective action, union contracts and public policy, we can and must ensure equal pay for equal work.
Tell Your Senators: Fully Fund the NLRB
Funding for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has stayed flat since 2014 — an effective decrease of 25 percent when accounting for inflation. The agency’s $94 million budgetary shortfall is severely impacting the NLRB’s ability to conduct its important work to protect workers’ rights.
At a time when workers are organizing in record numbers, ensuring the NLRB has the funding to meet the moment is critical. The NLRB is the bedrock of our labor relations system. No other agency in the U.S. government is as important when it comes to protecting and expanding workers’ rights.
Can you take a moment to tell your senators to FULLY FUND the NLRB?
PATPA Press Release
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – Americans will soon start gathering their receipts and documents to prepare their taxes, and entertainment workers anticipate owing unnecessarily burdensome amounts in taxes because they are unable to deduct required work expenses. In a letter sent today, unions of entertainment workers affiliated with the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) call on Congress to restore tax fairness for these middle-class creative professionals by passing the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA), S. 2872/H.R. 4750.
“Entertainment workers should not be punished by the tax code for seeking employment,” said DPE President Jennifer Dorning. “We urge Congress to fix this problem by passing the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act.”