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Virginia becomes first state to mandate COVID-19 precautions in all workplaces

  • 16 July 2020

Social distancing and other precautions against COVID-19 will soon be mandatory in workplaces around Virginia under emergency pandemic safety regulations finalized Wednesday.

The new rules, proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam and adopted by the state’s Safety and Health Codes Board over strenuous objections from business groups, make Virginia the first state in the country to pass comprehensive safety rules for employers.

Union Plus Pet Insurance

  • 15 July 2020
Union members save up to 10% off any Pets Best Best Benefit pet insurance plan 1. Plus, Pets Best customers have access to virtual resources including:

  • A 24/7 pet helpline where veterinary experts can answer questions about your pet’s health – day or night from the comfort of your home.
  • Free Articles and Tips for almost any pet situation.
  • Online & Mobile Account Access - submit claims, access information, and service your policy anytime, anywhere. 

If you need to protect your pet, get a free quote online today!

Earn Your Degree for Free This Year!

  • 7 July 2020

Great news! The OPEIU Low-Cost Degree Program online at Central State University has been extended and will continue to be FREE for continuing and new students who enroll in a bachelor's program in the upcoming academic year, or for the duration of their degree program, as long as they are continuously enrolled. There will be no out-of-pocket costs for OPEIU members and their family members. See below for more details.

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity today from your union. Register by Aug. 17 for the Fall (1) semester.

International students should contact lrosa@egcc.edu.


Union Plus Car Rentals

  • 1 July 2020
Union Plus Car Rentals
If your summer travel plans call for a rental car, use your Union Plus car rental discount to save up to 25% off base rates. Our nationwide travel partners – Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Payless and Dollar – are maintaining high standards for safety and cleanliness to keep you moving. Book now and save!
Terms apply. https://unionplus.deals/apcx

OPEIU: Justice in Policing Act A Start, But We Must Do More

  • 26 June 2020

The House-passed Justice in Policing Act of 2020 is a solid first step toward real justice for Black Americans targeted by police brutality. Its provisions – including the banning of chokeholds and no-knock warrants, the creation of a national police misconduct database, and eliminating qualified immunity for law enforcement – are necessary and welcomed. Still, we must do more than simply change the way the law is enforced if we are truly invested in justice for Black Americans.

Laws at federal, state, and local levels continue to create the conditions for the criminalization of our Black sisters, brothers, and non-binary siblings. Disproportionate sentencing, disparities in “random” police stops, and the stigma of a conviction record preventing employment opportunities are all intimately tied to the scourge of police brutality and our racist criminal justice system, as well, but go unaddressed in this bill.

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