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Victory for OPEIU Podiatrists!
OPEIU Guild 45 Congratulates Governor Cuomo on Signing A9293A to Expand Podiatric Scope of Practice, Thus Improving Quality of Patient Care for New Yorkers
(New York, NY) August 20, 2012 – OPEIU Guild 45/The First National Guild for Healthcare Providers of the Lower Extremity and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association congratulate Governor Cuomo for signing A9293A, a measure that will expand the scope of practice to include essential ankle and foot care services by podiatrists.
OPEIU President Michael Goodwin discuss America’s Second Bill of Rights
Listen to OPEIU President Michael Goodwin discuss America’s Second Bill of Rights
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Merck Independent Union Votes Overwhelmingly to Affiliate with Office and Professional Employees International Union
West Point, PA, (June 14, 2012) – Merck Independent Union (MIU) in West Point, Pennsylvania has overwhelmingly voted to join the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO. MIU represents administrative employees employed by Merck Sharp & Dohme, a pharmaceutical corporation.
OPEIU Calls for Fellow Unions to Join Strike Against American Red Cross
New York, NY, (May 31, 2012) – The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO is calling for all labor organizations with an open contract covering blood services to join in striking against the American Red Cross (ARC).
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INDUSTRY ADVISOR JOINS EFFORTS AT AGA
Washington DC, (May 7, 2012)Â Â
The American Guild of Appraisers (AGA) today announced that Elizabeth Green, principal consultant with rel-e-vant Solutions has accepted a post as Industry Liaison for the Guild. Â
OPEIU Nurses Council Elects Officers to Serve Two-Year Terms
New York, NY (May 4, 2012) – The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Nurses Council executive board has elected officers to two-year terms at its meeting held in Dallas, Texas on May 2, 2012. The OPEIU Nurses Council represents approximately 10,000 nurses affiliated with OPEIU throughout the United States.
OPEIU Demands Apology from Madeline Dean Campaign for Inappropriate and Demeaning Remarks
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) is demanding an apology from Pennsylvania State House candidate Madeline Dean for inappropriate remarks made to an African-American OPEIU member who was campaigning for her opponent Nick Mattiacci on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Both Dean and Mattiacci are running to fill Democrat Josh Shapiro’s District 153 House Seat.
Mary Short Named OPEIU Vice President
Union, New Jersey – The Executive Board of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO, CLC has appointed Mary Short to serve as Vice President for Region II on the Executive Board. Short is the President of OPEIU Local 32 in Union, New Jersey.Â
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