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Welcome to the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 32
The Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 32, AFL-CIO, is one of the largest and fastest growing unions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. We represent 4,000 members in both the public sector and private sector employment. Our members work in a variety of technical, professional, clerical, white collar and blue collar professions. Please click on any one of the links on the left hand side of the page to learn more about OPEIU, Local 32, AFL-CIO.

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Union News

ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 President Dennis Arrington’s Interview

7 February 2013

ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 President Dennis Arrington’s Interview

Listen to ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 President Dennis Arrington’s Interview with Workers Independent News (WINS)


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Dennis R. Arrington Elected President of ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873

28 January 2013

Dennis R. Arrington Elected President of ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873

New York, NY (January 29, 2013) -- At its January board meeting last week, the Executive Board of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) recognized the election of Dennis R. Arrington as the new president of the Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees (ITPEU)/OPEIU Local 4873.

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Get $25 Dining Certificates for Only $6!

3 January 2013

Get $25 Dining Certificates for Only $6!

Special Restaurant.com Pricing for OPEIU Members. ONLY $6.00 for a $25.00 certificate! The discount applies to phone, fax or email orders ONLY (have your credit card number ready)

Dial 1-888-836-7686 x 110   or  631-930-5149.    If you wish to fax your order, please be sure to include your name and daytime phone number.  The fax number is 631-941-4636, attn: Lisa LoFria.   If you wish to email your order, please be sure to use the Subject Line: OPEIU Rest.com order, and include your name and daytime phone number.  All orders taken Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST).

$500 Disaster Grants Available To Help Union Plus Program Participants Impacted By Hurricane Sandy

2 December 2012

$500 Disaster Grants Available To Help Union Plus Program Participants Impacted By Hurricane Sandy

Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to help eligible participants in the Union Plus Credit Card, Insurance or Mortgage programs who are facing financial hardship due to the disaster. The money does not have to be repaid. Funds are limited to the nearly $370,000 available in the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund.

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Association of Minor League Umpires unanimously re-elect President Shaun Francis to a third term as head of umpires union

26 November 2012

Association of Minor League Umpires unanimously re-elect President Shaun Francis to a third term as head of umpires union

New York, NY, November 26, 2012:  The Association of Minor League Umpires (AMLU)/OPEIU Guild 322, the labor union that represents all professional Minor League Baseball umpires in the United States and Canada, announces that current President Shaun Francis will begin a third consecutive term as head of the union.  Francis was unopposed in his run for a record third term.  Sam Vogt was also unopposed in his run to join the executive board as First Vice President, replacing retiring First VP Justin Vogel. 

SAVE THE DATE! OPEIU 26TH CONVENTION

5 November 2012

SAVE THE DATE! OPEIU 26TH CONVENTION

Monday, June 3 - Thursday, June 6, 2013

OPEIU AFL-CIO, CLC 26TH CONVENTION

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, California

Room Rate - $254.00 U.S. Funds/Plus Taxes

Click here to download flyer.

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OPEIU Nurses Council to Meet October 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada

16 October 2012

OPEIU Nurses Council to Meet October 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada

The OPEIU Nurses Council Board of Directors will meet in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22, 2012 for a Leadership Seminar to discuss issues of importance to OPEIU’s thousands of nurse members, as well as to the nursing industry as a whole. OPEIU represents approximately 33,000 nurses and other professionals in healthcare-related fields. 

Victory for OPEIU Podiatrists!

20 August 2012

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.

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OPEIU President Michael Goodwin discuss America’s Second Bill of Rights

17 August 2012

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

26 June 2012

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.

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Organizer Position Announcement

Position Overview
This is an entry level organizer position. The primary focus of the position is to initiate and conduct new organizing campaigns; to develop workplace leaders within the local union; and to increase union visibility and assist with direct action campaigns in key workplaces as directed by local union staff

Attention Nonprofit Employees: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is Oct. 31

The Oct. 31 deadline is fast approaching for public sector employees to apply for student loan relief through the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Many OPEIU members work for "public service employers," which includes many nonprofits, and are thus eligible to take advantage of temporary changes that make it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Take Advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Changes Before Oct. 31

Many OPEIU members work for "public service employers," which includes many nonprofits, and are thus eligible to take advantage of temporary changes that make it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

More specifically, under the temporary waiver:

  • Borrowers who have Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL), Perkins loans or other federal student loans can consolidate their loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan and receive PSLF credit for periods of repayment prior to consolidation. Periods of repayment on parent PLUS loans are not eligible under the limited PSLF waiver. Before consolidating, borrowers should check to see if they work for a qualifying employer using the PSLF Help Tool.
  • Past periods of repayment will now count regardless of whether a borrower made a payment, or made that payment on time, for the full amount due, or on a qualifying repayment plan.

Be sure to check your eligibility for the PSLF waiver before the changes expire on Oct. 31, 2022.

Unfortunately, union staff are not eligible for this program. Be sure to visit the OPEIU Membership Benefits page to learn about the OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program and the educational scholarships available for OPEIU members and their families.


Get-Out-The-Union-Vote on or before June 7th Primary Elections

Union members, family, and friends. Your future is at stake. Vote on or before June 7th in New Jersey’s Primary elections. Every registered voter is encouraged to vote. 

There are three ways to vote in the Primary Election.

1. Vote-by-mail. Return your vote by mail ballot. Ballots must be postmarked or placed in a secure ballot drop box by 8:00 pm on June 7th.
2. Vote Early in person, June 3-4, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm and June 5, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3. Vote at your polling place on June 7th, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PA Voice Workers Join Local 32”


The employer voluntarily agreed to recognition based on card check December 23, 2021

Pennsylvania Voice and the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), local 32, together proudly announce the voluntary recognition and new formation of a collective bargaining unit to represent Pennsylvania Voice employees. 
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JUDICIARY EMPLOYEES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

OPEIU Local 32, in collaboration with the other unions which comprise the Judiciary Council of Affiliated Unions, has reached a tentative agreement with the State of New Jersey for our court employees. Links here are for the summary of all the changes and the actual Memorandum of Agreement reached at the bargaining table.

The 3-page summary is included for your convenience, but members will actually vote to accept or reject the complete MOA.

 
News Alert

 

New Jersey Public Employee Health Benefits Information:

 

State Health Benefits Program
School Employees'
Health Benefits Program

PERCENTAGE OF PREMIUM CALCULATORS
FOR PLAN YEAR 2013
Health Benefit Contribution Requirements under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011

 
 
 
 

Union Plus Mortgages

Unon Plus Retirement Planning

Special Benefits