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Ecology Center staff have elected to join OPEIU Local 459! This group consists of leaders in the fight for environmental sustainability. We are proud to welcome them as members and partner with them in the important work they do. You can learn more about how to get involved by signing up to receive email updates from the Center https://www.ecocenter.org/sign-email
Also, Air Quality Awareness Week 2026 is just around the corner, and we encourage you to be a part of it. Follow the link for a list of events: https://cleartheairmi.org/events/
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Looking for a job in Lansing? OPEIU Local 459 is hosting a Job Fair open to the public on Wednesday, April 15th from 12-4pm.
It will be at the Consumers Credit Union 6935 Cedar St., Lansing.
You can meet 10 Lansing-area employers hiring now. Learn about open positions and what it takes to apply.
2026 OPEIU Scholarship Applications Now Available
Applications for the 2026 OPEIU educational scholarships are now available. All members are encouraged to apply. Full details, rules and applications can be found at opeiu.org under the Member Resources tab, as well as on the OPEIU app.
Scholarship opportunities include the Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship for OPEIU members and dependents, and the John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship for OPEIU members who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in labor studies, industrial relations or union leadership and administration.
Full details, rules and applications are available at opeiu.org under the Member Resources tab. Apply by March 31
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Touchpoint Agreement Reached
We are proud to announce that the Touchpoint Negotiation Team has reached a Tentative Agreement, and it was ratified by our members on November 18, 2025. This marks the successful completion of a two-year contract with Touchpoint. Donna Gray, Calvin Parks, Tonya...
Aug 2025 Roundup
Constitutional Amendments
Regular meetings of the Union shall be held three (3) times a year on the second Tuesday of the month in March, July, and November after the Executive Board meeting. In the election year of the Executive Board, additional meetings will be held, in person, the second Tuesday of August for nominations for Executive Board and the second Tuesday of October for the election.
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Nov 2020 – Apr 2021 Newsletter
Vote Yes on Proposed Constitutional Changes The Local 459 Constitution was last amended in February of 2017. Since that time, many changes have occurred with the OPEIU International Constitution. The Executive Board believed that there were enough changes that it...
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Dealing With Difficult Supervisors
As the union’s most active members in the workplace, stewards can regularly find themselves in conflict with supervisors. Sometimes this is just part of the job. But sometimes, stewards come up against particularly difficult supervisors who try to undermine the union at every turn.
This workshop has limited capacity and is for stewards and elected officers who work with stewards—not staff. Please register only if this applies to you.
When: Monday, April 13th
Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm EST
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom
Workshop hosted by Labor Notes ($10 registration fee covered by the Local).
Winning a Strong Contract Parts I & II
What’s the secret of winning a strong contract? Hint: You won’t find it at the negotiations table!
We will cover the basics of building a Contract Action Team (CAT), putting together an escalating campaign (potentially culminating in a strike), and dynamics between the bargaining committee, CAT, and the membership.
This workshop is for union members looking to build their skills for contract campaigns. We recommend that you register with a group of your coworkers if possible.
When: Tuesdays, April 14th and April 21st
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST
Where: This is an online workshop and will be held via Zoom
Workshop hosted by Labor Notes ($15 registration fee covered by the Local).
Contact Ronda at rackerson@local459.org or 517-887-8844 to register.