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It’s Election Day!

Today, we have the chance to decide what direction our country will take over the next two years. It’s time to make your voice heard and vote! To look up the times and locations for your voting options, visit your county’s elections webpage or use the United States...

Gear up for the holidays and save

Holiday travel, shopping, and family visits are right around the corner. Is your ride ready? With the Union Plus Auto Buying Program, powered by TRUECar, union members can shop online, compare prices, and access exclusive benefits: Save an avg. of $2,435 off MSRP* on...

Election Day is Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, we have the chance to decide what direction our country will take over the next two years. Will we continue down the path of the last few years, making healthcare even more expensive while undermining the rights of workers on the job? Or, will our leaders...

OPEIU Honors the Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta (1930-2026)

Throughout her long life, Huerta bridged movements while fighting tirelessly for farmworkers and their families. Until the very end, Huerta displayed courage, resilience and solidarity to the highest degree.  OPEIU and its members extend our condolences to the...

Help Pro-Worker Candidates Win in Michigan with OPEIU!

Join fellow OPEIU members to phone bank for pro-worker candidates in Michigan!

🗓️ This Thursday, Oct. 22

🕔 5pm to 7:30pm ET

📍 Zoom (RSVP for the link) 

Election Day is just a few weeks away. We have a critical opportunity to hold congressional leaders accountable for driving costs up, disrupting our healthcare system and failing to stand up to big tech’s anti-worker AI agenda. And we need your help!

Join OPEIU on Thursday, 10/22 at 5pm ET on Zoom to make calls for pro-worker candidates in some of the most important swing districts.

Michigan is one of the most critical battlegrounds this year, with races that could decide the majority of both chambers of Congress. Pro-labor candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Christina Hines have stood with OPEIU members in the past and now are seeking to take their support for workers to Washington. Unfortunately, wealthy corporate backers are pouring in money to stop that from happening.
 
That…

Four ways to save with LiveWell

LiveWell from Union Plus is back with four limited-time health savings* offers for you and your family. Sign up, shop and save through December 31.

Save $200 on a pair of hearing aids or $100 on hearing aid
Save 25% on dental plans + no processing fee
Save 50% off your 2nd pair and $20 off select frames
Get a $15 instant coupon at participating pharmacies.

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Disclaimer:
*Term Apply. See Details here.

 

Have You Made Your Plan To Vote?

Election Day is just a few weeks away, which means it is time to make sure you have thought through the logistics of getting your voice heard.

If you are going to vote in person on Election Day, are you going to do it before or after work? If you would like to vote by mail, have you requested your ballot? You can find more information on the details and deadlines by going to the election website for your county or state, or by using the lookup tool from the United States Election Assistance Commission at EAC.gov.

Check out our handy guide below to make your plan to vote!

There is a lot at stake this year – from stopping the affordability crisis to protecting the right to organize – so it is important working people show up on Election Day. After all, when we fight, we win!

In solidarity,

Team OPEIU
 

OPEIU proudly celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

OPEIU proudly celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures, righteous struggles and countless contributions of Indigenous peoples across the globe.

Up to 35%* of Budget rentals + a free DOUBLE upgrade for Union Members

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and unforgettable road trips are calling. Whether you’re heading to a fall festival, taking a scenic drive, or planning a long weekend getaway, Budget can help you save along the way.

Union members can save up to 35%* off pay now base rates with Budget, plus get a FREE DOUBLE UPGRADE with code UUWA101. Book now: https://unionplus.click/e5a02a

Also, enroll in Budget Fastbreak, the free loyalty program for quick app bookings and expedited service.

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*Terms apply.

Workers Can Win This Election, But Only If We Organize

OPEIU members and their local unions are hard at work across the country ensuring we break the anti-worker majority in Congress and elect pro-labor candidates up and down the ballot. We are knocking doors in swing districts in Michigan, backing up-and-coming leaders in California, and investing in union members running in Ohio, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.

NEW

It’s Election Day!

Today, we have the chance to decide what direction our country will take over the next two years. It’s time to make your voice heard and vote! To look up the times and locations for your voting options, visit your county’s elections webpage or use the United States...

Gear up for the holidays and save

Holiday travel, shopping, and family visits are right around the corner. Is your ride ready? With the Union Plus Auto Buying Program, powered by TRUECar, union members can shop online, compare prices, and access exclusive benefits: Save an avg. of $2,435 off MSRP* on...

Election Day is Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, we have the chance to decide what direction our country will take over the next two years. Will we continue down the path of the last few years, making healthcare even more expensive while undermining the rights of workers on the job? Or, will our leaders...

OPEIU Honors the Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta (1930-2026)

Throughout her long life, Huerta bridged movements while fighting tirelessly for farmworkers and their families. Until the very end, Huerta displayed courage, resilience and solidarity to the highest degree.  OPEIU and its members extend our condolences to the...

Help Pro-Worker Candidates Win in Michigan with OPEIU!

Join fellow OPEIU members to phone bank for pro-worker candidates in Michigan!

🗓️ This Thursday, Oct. 22

🕔 5pm to 7:30pm ET

📍 Zoom (RSVP for the link) 

Election Day is just a few weeks away. We have a critical opportunity to hold congressional leaders accountable for driving costs up, disrupting our healthcare system and failing to stand up to big tech’s anti-worker AI agenda. And we need your help!

Join OPEIU on Thursday, 10/22 at 5pm ET on Zoom to make calls for pro-worker candidates in some of the most important swing districts.

Michigan is one of the most critical battlegrounds this year, with races that could decide the majority of both chambers of Congress. Pro-labor candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Christina Hines have stood with OPEIU members in the past and now are seeking to take their support for workers to Washington. Unfortunately, wealthy corporate backers are pouring in money to stop that from happening.
 
That…

Four ways to save with LiveWell

LiveWell from Union Plus is back with four limited-time health savings* offers for you and your family. Sign up, shop and save through December 31.

Save $200 on a pair of hearing aids or $100 on hearing aid
Save 25% on dental plans + no processing fee
Save 50% off your 2nd pair and $20 off select frames
Get a $15 instant coupon at participating pharmacies.

Sign up, shop or save!

Disclaimer:
*Term Apply. See Details here.

 

Have You Made Your Plan To Vote?

Election Day is just a few weeks away, which means it is time to make sure you have thought through the logistics of getting your voice heard.

If you are going to vote in person on Election Day, are you going to do it before or after work? If you would like to vote by mail, have you requested your ballot? You can find more information on the details and deadlines by going to the election website for your county or state, or by using the lookup tool from the United States Election Assistance Commission at EAC.gov.

Check out our handy guide below to make your plan to vote!

There is a lot at stake this year – from stopping the affordability crisis to protecting the right to organize – so it is important working people show up on Election Day. After all, when we fight, we win!

In solidarity,

Team OPEIU
 

OPEIU proudly celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

OPEIU proudly celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the histories, cultures, righteous struggles and countless contributions of Indigenous peoples across the globe.

Up to 35%* of Budget rentals + a free DOUBLE upgrade for Union Members

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and unforgettable road trips are calling. Whether you’re heading to a fall festival, taking a scenic drive, or planning a long weekend getaway, Budget can help you save along the way.

Union members can save up to 35%* off pay now base rates with Budget, plus get a FREE DOUBLE UPGRADE with code UUWA101. Book now: https://unionplus.click/e5a02a

Also, enroll in Budget Fastbreak, the free loyalty program for quick app bookings and expedited service.

BOOK NOW & SAVE

*Terms apply.

Workers Can Win This Election, But Only If We Organize

OPEIU members and their local unions are hard at work across the country ensuring we break the anti-worker majority in Congress and elect pro-labor candidates up and down the ballot. We are knocking doors in swing districts in Michigan, backing up-and-coming leaders in California, and investing in union members running in Ohio, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.



Turning 65? OPEIU’s New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You

Turning 65? OPEIU’s New Medicare Advantage Plan May be Right for You

If you’re at or nearing 65, OPEIU has an exciting new option to help save you money and provide dependable health care benefits during your retirement.

OPEIU is pleased to now offer our Medicare-eligible union retirees comprehensive Medicare Advantage plans through a trusted national partner, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. These plans are available exclusively to retired OPEIU members and their spouses/partners and cannot be found or bought on the open Medicare market.

These plans offer enhanced services compared to the Individual Medicare market, brand name prescription drug benefits and gap (“donut hole”) coverage, nationwide access and value-added programs (like SilverSneakers® gym membership, telehealth, hearing and more).

To help you learn more about the program and decide if it’s right for you, OPEIU will be hosting an informational webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. EDT. Representatives will explain the many features of the plan and answer your questions. Please register here:

When: Oct 6, 2021, 03:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
Topic: OPEIU Medicare Advantage Plan Information Session
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9POKYAn2RJ2rO29bpYxmxg

In the meantime, you can learn more and compare plans and features by visiting retireehealth.unionplus.org or calling the Anthem First Impressions Welcome Team at 1-833-371-1160, TTY: 711, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, except holidays.

Benistar Admin Services, your plan sponsor’s administrator, will be handling everything related to enrollment in the plan and questions related to premiums. To enroll or ask about these topics, please call 1-844-235-3787, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

Stay Connected! Join the OPEIU Retired Member Action Team

OPEIU would like to keep in touch so we can keep you abreast of other exciting OPEIU retiree benefits and important developments affecting you and your family. To join the OPEIU Retiree Member Action Team, please visit opeiu.org/retirees and sign up today. Sign up now and you’ll be subscribed to receive an electronic copy of OPEIU’s quarterly membership publication.

Here’s to continued health and wellness!

Sincerely,

Richard Lanigan
President

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  • Gear up for the holidays and save
    Holiday travel, shopping, and family visits are right around the corner. Is your ride ready? With the Union Plus Auto Buying Program, powered by TRUECar, union members can shop online, compare prices, and access exclusive benefits: Start shopping today and… Read more: Gear up for the holidays and save
  • Election Day is Tomorrow!
    Tomorrow, we have the chance to decide what direction our country will take over the next two years. Will we continue down the path of the last few years, making healthcare even more expensive while undermining the rights of workers… Read more: Election Day is Tomorrow!
  • OPEIU Honors the Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta (1930-2026)
    Throughout her long life, Huerta bridged movements while fighting tirelessly for farmworkers and their families. Until the very end, Huerta displayed courage, resilience and solidarity to the highest degree.  OPEIU and its members extend our condolences to the millions of… Read more: OPEIU Honors the Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta (1930-2026)
  • Help Pro-Worker Candidates Win in Michigan with OPEIU!
    Join fellow OPEIU members to phone bank for pro-worker candidates in Michigan! 🗓️ This Thursday, Oct. 22 🕔 5pm to 7:30pm ET 📍 Zoom (RSVP for the link)  Election Day is just a few weeks away. We have a critical opportunity to hold congressional leaders accountable for driving costs up, disrupting our healthcare system and failing to stand up to big tech’s anti-worker AI agenda. And we need your help! Join OPEIU on Thursday, 10/22 at 5pm ET on Zoom to make calls for pro-worker candidates in some of the most important swing districts. Michigan is one of the most critical battlegrounds this year, with races that could decide the majority of both chambers of Congress. Pro-labor candidates like Abdul El-Sayed and Christina Hines have stood with OPEIU members in the past and now are seeking to take their support for workers to Washington. Unfortunately, wealthy corporate backers are pouring in money to stop that from happening.   That...