The Office and Professional Employees International Union was chartered in 1945 by the American Federation of Labor. At the time of its founding, the membership of the Union numbered 22,000. The Union now counts 145,000 members and is one of the larger unions in the AFL-CIO. As it moves into its 57th year of chartered existence, the OPEIU has local unions functioning throughout the fifty states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia
The Union represents and bargains for both private and public sector professional and semiprofessional workers laboring in most of the major industries in the United States. The OPEIU is also affiliated with a number of state and national professional organizations.
OPEIU members work in industries varied as motion picture industry, banking, insurance, universities, shipping, hospitals and nursing homes, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, paper companies, hotels and many more. They are in positions as varied as computer programmers and operators, engineers, secretaries, nurses, accountants, attorneys, transit supervisors, security guards, bank tellers, administrative aides, quality control personnel, doctors, models, police and others.
Who We Represent:
OPEIU Local 174 is the Motion Picture Industry Union representing over 1700 workers employed in administrative support positions employed at Universal Studios, Uni Music Group, Universal Television, Fox Studios, Warner Bros Studios, Warner Bros. Studio Facilities, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Motion Picture Health and Pension Plan, Cinematographers Guild Administration, Secretly Music Group, IATSE Training Trust Fund and Walt Disney Enterprises
OPEIU Local 174 members have gained major through the collective bargaining process in:
Wage Increases, Medical Benefits, Pension Benefits, Overtime Pay, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Representation, Grievance and Arbitration, Temporary Job Placement and Job Referral Service.
CALIFORNIA FIRES
If you have been displaced, lost your home or need resources, please reach out!
EMAIL LUPE.VALLES@OPEIU174@.ORG and MARY.FLYNN@OPEIU174.ORG
!Other Resources!
LA COUNTY FED
Housing Assistance:
We can assist with first and last-month rental assistance and help find permanent, long-term housing. Please note: We cannot assist with deposits.
For those needing temporary housing, please visit the American Red Cross website to find a shelter near your area. Staff on-site can assist you if you need permanent, long-term housing.
To qualify for rental, mortgage, or utility assistance, please submit copies of the following:
If any of your union members need assistance, please complete the LCS Assistance Intake Form available at https://lcs-la.org. Submit the completed form along with the required supporting documentation to our Programs Manager, Marcos Juan, at marcos@lcs-la.org. Marcos will review the submissions and follow up once all information and documents have been processed.
Utilities:
If your member has outstanding utility bills (e.g., electricity, gas, or water), we can assist with those bills.
Food:
We can provide your members with boxes of food. These boxes, prepared by fellow union members and can feed a family of four.
Air Quality:
The air quality across Southern California will be significantly impacted for an extended period. If you have respiratory concerns, we encourage the use of high-quality face masks. LCS can provide these masks for distribution to your members in need.
Emergency Alerts and Additional Resources
We encourage all members to stay informed through the following resources:
Sign up for Emergency Alerts:
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Sign up for the City of LA's emergency alert system, NotifyLA, here.
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Sign up for Alert LA County emergency alerts here.
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Additional local emergency alert systems for other municipalities in LA County can be found here.
Federal Resources:
FEMA offers fire management assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for mitigation, management, and control of fires. Visit FEMA’s website or call 1-800-621-FEMA for more information.
LA County Resources:
The Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response website has been activated. This website provides a mapping tool and lists real-time evacuation, shelter, and other information/resources related to the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst wildfires.
City of LA Resources:
The City of LA offers a comprehensive list of emergency preparedness and response resources. You can view those resources here.
Water and Power Outages:
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Southern California Edison: Report outages here or call 800-611-1911.
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Department of Water & Power: Report outages here or call 800-342-5397. Please conserve water during firefighting efforts and boil water for consumption due to potential contamination from ash.
LAUSD Impacts:
For a list of all school closures and or relocations, please click here. Affected schools are directly communicating with families. For updates, visit lausd.org. A Family Hotline is available at 213-443-1300.
Social Media Resources:
Follow these accounts for updates:
Airbnb Support for Those Affected by Wildfires:
Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Important Details:
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A limited number of credits are available for Airbnb stays.
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Complete the form below to receive notifications on availability.
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Evacuation zones will be verified before distributing credits.
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Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay.
Eligibility Requirements:
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You must have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires.
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You must currently reside in an evacuation zone.
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You must have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one.
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You must be 18 years of age or older.
Those eligible can apply for this free temporary housing here.
Additional Resources: