Latest News
American Guild of Appraisers Petitions Federal Reserve Board
The American Guild of Appraisers (AGA), a national organization of real estate appraisers that is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO’s Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), has petitioned the Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to overturn a regulation adopted by the Fed that is contrary to the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law, threatens the viability of professional appraisal practice and undermines the legitimacy of real estate appraisals relied on by lenders in making residential mortgage loans.
Governor Scott Walker Defeated Again
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin (February 23, 2012) — Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 95 last night won elections in two units, Community Care of Central Wisconsin (CCCW) and Portage County, overcoming Governor Scott Walker’s Act 10 legislation requiring recertification by annual secret ballot vote. These two victories follow an earlier win in December 2011 at the Port Edwards School District, where workers voted to recertify the Union.
Nurses in Michigan Vote For OPEIU Local 459
Lansing, Michigan (February 16, 2012) – In a National Labor Relations Board election held yesterday, Registered Nurses at McLaren Greater Lansing hospital voted for Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 459 by a wide margin. Local 459 was challenged by an independent group, the Ingham Professional Nurses Association (IPNA). The vote was 236 for OPEIU Local 459, 144 for IPNA and 8 no union.
PHPA International Member Captain Jay Slagel Named HAI’s Helicopter Pilot of the Year
Dallas, Texas — The Professional Helicopter Pilots Association International (PHPA), a council of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), is proud to announce its pilot member, Captain Jay Slagel has been awarded the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Pilot of the Year award. The award was given at HAI’s Heli-Expo 2012, held February 12-14 in Dallas Texas.
Steven Rush Elected President of the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association International (PHPA)
The Professional Helicopter Pilots Association International (PHPA), a council of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO, elected Steven Rush to serve as president at its board meeting in Dallas, Texas on February 12, 2012. OPEIU represents approximately 3,000 helicopter pilots throughout the United States and Canada.
Â
Local 109 President Dan McDade’s interview on helicopter safety with Workers’ Independent News
EMS Pilots Ratify New Contract
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopter pilots, members of Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU [1]) Local 109 [2] and employed by Air Methods Corporation based in Denver, have ratified a new agreement. The 1,000 pilots operate in 45 states and transport nearly 100,000 patients a year. AMC is the nation’s largest provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems.
Guild 45 President Dr. John Mattiacci’s interview on Workers Independent News
Click below to listen to Guild 45 President Dr. John Mattiacci’s interview on Workers Independent News.
Â
Â
Listen to NAPAA Executive Director Jim Fish discuss the affiliation with OPEIU on The Stephanie Miller Show
Click here to listen or right click and “save as” to download. (2.5Mb – mp3 format)
Allstate Agent Group Votes to Affiliate with OPEIU
Allstate Agent Group Votes to Affiliate with OPEIU
New York, NY (August 17, 2011) – Members of the National Association of Professional Allstate Agents (NAPAA) voted overwhelmingly to affiliate with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO.