Local 8A works for its represented employees in a number of ways, including such things as:

• assisting employees in addressing their problems with management, including representation in grievances and at arbitration hearings;

• ensuring management properly administers the contract;

• contract negotiations;

• lobbying political officials at the national and local level;

• conducting research;

• providing education to members and leaders;

• and organizing new members and new bargaining units.

By joining you are helping to improve your work life, and that of your colleagues. This is only possible through the continued support of the employees in the workplace.  Strength through unity.

Other Member Benefits

In addition to the above, the local provides other benefits as well.  These benefits are detailed here and include:

• Dental, Vision and Disability insurance – essential coverage.

• Union Plus Program – brings your family more buying power in the marketplace.

• Discounts at local businesses

Seven Reasons to Join: 7 Reasons to Join.pdf


Where to go if you have questions: Contacts


Union Member Rights and Officer Responsibilities under the Civil Service Reform Act can be found here along with FAQs.


Membership Form: Local 8A Membership Authorization.pdf