For over six decades, Labor Community Services has provided a safety net for union members, whether it be through the food program, disaster relief fund, or financial literacy.

In partnership with Los Angeles County Federation of Labor has been assisting unemployed and underemployed union families with groceries during the year via pantries, the National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive, and holiday meal distribution. They are committed to improving lives and providing resources and referrals so that we can help union members get ahead.

There are families who work 40 hours a week and still struggle. Many are forced to decide between paying rent, purchasing food, or buying medicine for a sick child. We are proud to offer basic services to working women and men who need the most help.

Union Members can use these services today. Click to Learn More

Today, as we honor Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the profound debt we owe to those who have defended our freedoms.

As union members, we understand the importance of solidarity and standing together in times of need. Just as our fallen heroes stood together in defense of our nation, we stand united in our commitment to fairness, justice, and the well-being of all workers.

On this Memorial Day, let us not only remember those who have given their lives for our country but also reaffirm our dedication to building a future worthy of their sacrifice. Let us strive for a world where every worker is treated with dignity and respect, where fairness and equality prevail, and where the ideals of freedom and justice endure.

Today, we honor the past, but we also look forward with hope and determination. Together, as proud union members, we will continue to fight for a better tomorrow for all.

It's movie night! Union families can get discounted admission tickets to national movie theater chains.

Save up to 32% off at your choice of national movie theater chains. Visit the Union Plus Abenity website to view movie showtimes and order your discounted tickets.

AMC Theaters — Save 31% on AMC® Yellow eTicket. Order online, print and redeem. Some restrictions apply.
Regal Cinemas — Save 32% on Premiere Print-At-Home eTickets (any movie, anytime) with no expiration date.
Cinemark Theaters — Save 18% on Cinemark's Platinum e-Supersaver eTicket with no expiration date. Redeem online to reserve your seat or at the theatre box office.

All OPEIU members are eligible for the Student Debt Reduction benefit. This program provides five (5) awards of $2,500 each year to a member who has completed an associate or undergraduate
degree and who can demonstrate they have at least $10,000 in student debt and their account is current.

The application deadline is June 30. All applications must be signed by the Local Union President, Secretary-Treasurer or authorized officer before submission to the International Union.

ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for this program an applicant must be:

•  A member or an associate member of OPEIU in good standing on the date the application is submitted to their local union Must have completed an Associate Degree or Undergraduate
• Degree program at a College, University or a recognized 
• Technical or Vocational post-secondary school as a full-time or part-time student
• Must demonstrate that applicant has at least $10,000 in outstanding student debt and is making regular student loan payments to a recognized student loan provider or debtor organization
• Must submit documentation that student loan payments are up to date
• Members who received an OPEIU Howard Coughlin scholarship award within the last five (5) years are not eligible for this program.

STUDENT DEBT SCHOLARSHIPS:
Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded in July of each year. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and comply with the Rules and Regulations as established by the OPEIU Executive Board.

Applicants are eligible to receive only one $2,500 lifetime award.

PAYMENTS OF AWARDS:
Each scholarship award shall be granted with a one-time payment of $2,500 to a recognized student-loan provider or debtor organization, or if not accepted by the debtor organization, the scholarship program may make an alternate arrangement with the awardee. All awards are taxable income to the awardee.

PROCEDURES:
Each applicant must file an official OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Scholarship application.
Application forms must be endorsed by the Local Union President, Secretary-Treasurer or other authorized officer attesting that the member or associate member is in good standing. Such endorsement must be obtained before the application is submitted.

FORMS:
Application forms may be obtained at your local union office, the Secretary-Treasurer’s office of the International Union or from the OPEIU website at opeiu.org. Once logged into the site, click on OPEIU
Member Resources/OPEIU Membership Benefits link.

REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must provide proof (Copy of Associate Degree OR Copy of Undergraduate Degree) they have completed an Associate Degree or Undergraduate Degree program at a College, University or a
recognized Technical or Vocational post-secondary school as a fulltime or part-time student.

APPLICATION:
All applications are due in the Secretary-Treasurer’s office of the International Union no later than June 30.