United, formed by a combination of coalition of people similarly situated, a consolidated body of employees, all of these can be used to define a Union.
An organization of employees formed to bargain with an employer, following the guiding principle that by working collectively, more can be accomplished. Today’s Unions are no different, and are certainly no less needed.
On August 18th, 2011 President Goodwin and the International staff held the first over OPEIU Nurses’ Council seminar in Seattle Washington.
Over sixty nurses and licensed vocational nurses from around the country represented their constituencies at this seminar. The OPEIU International union represents nurses around the country.
Mark your calendars! All meetings will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 PM PT:
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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