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Welcome to the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 39
The Office and Professional Employees International Union are office, technical and professional employees working together to improve our jobs and the lives of our families. OPEIU is the first, and largest, labor union in the United States and Canada dedicated to professional, technical and office workers. Local 39's organization begins with its members. We represent over 3,000 professional, technical and clerical employees in the greater Madison, WI area.

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Dues Referendum – Voting will begin February 17, 2021 by electronic and mail ballot and close March 3, 2021

Proposed Dues Change Doc

Meeting Notice

Quarterly Membership Meeting – February 17, 2021 5:30PM

GoToMeeting Link – Members check your home email for the link.

Documents for Meeting:

 

 

 


As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve with each passing day, OPEIU wants to ensure its members are made aware of the myriad resources available to help during this uncertain time. The Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), just released an easy-to-follow primer on what the first three coronavirus stimulus packages mean for you and your family.

Click here to download the Speaker’s fact sheet and be sure to continue checking OPEIU’s updated collection of COVID-19 resources on our website


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Apply now for 2020 OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program. Full details, rules and applications can be found at OPEIU.org under the Member Resources/Union Benefits link, as well as on the OPEIU app*.

OPEIU will provide five awards of $2,500 to OPEIU members who have at least $10,000 in student debt and are able to prove their account is current. A member can receive an award only once in a lifetime and must have completed an associate or undergraduate degree.

Visit OPEIU.org to apply today!

*Download the free OPEIU app for iPhones at the App Store and for Android devices at Google Play by searching OPEIU.

 

Special update about filing for Unemployment in WI 23 March 2020

Special update about filing for Unemployment in WI

Governor Tony Evers today announced he is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday and urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

If you or a family member are affected by these new business closures you may be eligible to receive compensation for a portion of lost wages under Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance. 

Governor Evers previous Emergency Order waived work search requirements during the declared emergency. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is in the process of making necessary updates. Meantime, no action is necessary by claimants regarding work search.

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March 2020

Last week the World Health Organization officially classified the spread of COVID-19 a pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local County Health agencies keep reporting increases in the number of individuals testing positive for the disease. 
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