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Workers today are experiencing a technological, political and economic transformation of a scale not seen in at least a century, one bound to profoundly reconfigure our relationship with capital and power. If we want that reconfiguration to go in the favor of American workers, unions must aggressively stay ahead of the changes and seize the moment by being adaptable, uplifting workers’ voices and mobilizing behind a clear set of moral principles.

Due to the combination of our history, our diverse membership and our structure, I believe no one is more equipped to lead this charge than the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO.

When I became the president of OPEIU last year, I knew it was more than an opportunity to secure strong contracts for 90,000-plus Americans working in practically every industry. It was also one to ensure American workers leave this profound transformation with a greater share of the country’s wealth than they had before.

Click here to read exciting news about your union. Check out the cover story, IRC Workers Ratify First Contract Covering 700 Employees Nationwide, to read how OPEIU members at International Rescue Committee (IRC) offices nationwide bargained and ratified their first contract, a historic victory for nonprofit workers.

To ensure you stay connected, also download the OPEIU app, available for iOS devices on the App Store and for Android devices on Google Play by searching OPEIU.

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The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CIO, is honoring Women’s History Month this March, reaffirming our commitment to achieving full equality for women in the workplace and celebrating the vital role women play in improving labor standards for all working people.

This year is proving a difficult one for women as hard-won federal protections are threatened and the powerful are newly emboldened to silence women's voices. History teaches us only women can lead us out of moments like this — and that nothing threatens patriarchy more than a unionized woman.

“Women's history is not just about the famous names we learn in textbooks. It's about the millions of women whose everyday work, leadership and courage are often unseen and have shaped our communities, workplaces and society,” said Stephanie Burkey, an OPEIU Local 30 steward at Kaiser Permanente. "Women who advocate for themselves are often unfairly labeled as rude. Let this be your reminder to keep standing up for yourself. You have the right to be heard, the right to be treated with respect and professionalism and the right to set clear boundaries.”