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OPEIU LOCAL 9
Local 9 has more than 700 people just like you located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The bargaining units range in size from 1 person to more than 200. Local 9 is a democratically run organization owned and operated by its members. The members elect its officers and also the people who serve on the Executive Board.
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The Donna & Jay Kopplin and Paul Anderson Scholarships
Win $$$ for Essays on Labor History!
The Wisconsin Labor History Society announces its Kenneth A. Germanson High School Essay Contest for the 2025-2026 School Year for Wisconsin high school students, grades 9-12. Win cash prizes up to $500. Write essays of about 750 words on the topic: "Unions are good for my family, my community, and my nation because..." Students could win cash prizes: First place, $500; second place $300; third place: $200; honorable mention (up to five) $100.
General Membership Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, May 20th , 2025 @ 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 @ 6:00pm
No Meeting, July and August
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December 2018
As 2018 comes to a close the Officers, Executive Board and staff of Local 9 would like to wish all its members a joyous and festive holiday season. As we look to 2019, we need to reflect back on 2018 and look at the positive things that we need to carry forward and...