KP Negotiations to Begin Our National Agreement with KP expires September 30th, 2012 and our Union is beginning preparations for the upcoming bargain for a new contract. Our Union held the first of several, "Town Hall Meetings" on January 4th, 2012; additional meetings have also been scheduled. Issues regarding the upcoming negotiations will be discussed and Members are encouraged to attend. Additionally, the Coalition of KP Unions has created a survey in which Union Members may rate the importance of various bargaining issues. In order to have your voice heard, I suggest attending one of the union's town hall meetings and/or sending an email to the Union office with your comments/concerns in regards to new contract questions, concerns and/or suggestions.

Knowledge is Power The National Labor College (NLC) is one of a kind, the only college in the United States with an exclusive mission to serve the educational needs of the labor movement. Now is a good time to enroll, scholarships are available through Union Plus, OPEIU and OPEIU, Local 30. You may even qualify for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or tuition reimbursement from your employer (check your Union contract).

Support Politicians Who Support You The J.B. Moss Voice of the Electorate (VOTE) Fund is a political action fund which ensures OPEIU has the financial resources necessary to support pro-worker candidates, as well as to make our case on issues of importance in Washington and in local government. Please consider contacting our Union and signing up making a small but meaningful contributions of just $1 or $2 through automatic paycheck deductions. Why should YOU join the OPEIU? If you're not already a Member of our Union, why should you join? For starters, money- Union members earn better wages and benefits than workers who aren't Union Members. On average, Union Workers' wages are 30% higher than their nonunion counterparts. While only 14% of nonunion workers have guaranteed pensions, 68% of union workers do. More than 97% of union workers have jobs that provide health insurance benefits! Unions also help employers create a more stable, productive workforce where Workers have a say in improving their jobs. Want to know more? Give our Union a call & mention that you saw this article on OPEIU Voice - (619) 640-4840 OPEIU Voice is not affiliated with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and/or OPEIU, Local 30. This site was created by & for OPEIU, Local 30 Members. Please Email Your Comments & Compliments ©2005 - 2011 UnionGuide