Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 39 of Greater Madison

OPEIU Local 39 represents the following units: CUNA Inc CUNA Mutual Group IBEW Local 965 Madison Gas & Electric NECA-IBEW Joint Apprenticeship & Training North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters (NCSRCC) Sheet Metal Workers Local 565 South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) WI Electrical Employees Benefit Fund, LLC (WEEBF)If you would like to organize a union at your workplace or for more information, call 608-257-4734.OPEIU Local 39 is a progressive Union that represents over 3,000 people living and working in and around Madison. Members of Local 39 have the unique opportunity to:Have a voice in determining negotiation priorities such as wages, benefits and conditions of employment. Follow a predetermined process which will guarantee that your contract is upheld and your rights protected. Run for Union office and elect OPEIU leaders from among our peers to negotiate your contracts and to represent your concerns before management, applicable courts of your jurisdiction or through the appropriate local, state or national political process. Communicate with other office, technical and professional employees about issues of common concern.Stewards are the "first line of defense' for our Union members. Stewards are either elected or appointed representatives for individual units. Stewards are organizers who help mobilize members into action, educators who help members interpret the contract and communicators who keep members informed about what happens at Union meetings, community actions and other Union activities.OPEIU Local 39 also employs staff members who are experts in negotiations, organizing and grievance handling. In addition to running the day-to-day affairs of our Union, Local 39 staff work with elected Union officials to determine and implement official policy of the union.