We are sad to announce that our sister in solidarity has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Terrie Bares served over 30 years as a member of our local, as chief steward at CenterPoint Energy, as board member for many years and recently finished out her term as President while battling cancer.

Terrie was a kind soul with a beautiful smile that radiated any room she walked in. We will miss her kindness, determination, and willpower. We also thank her for all she has given to our local through the years.

Memorial information: Burial will take place at a later date at Glen Haven Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday, April 27, from 4 PM to 8 PM. Memorial service on Thursday, April 28, at 3 PM, with visitation one hour prior, all at Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel.

• A member or an associate member of OPEIU in good standing, for 12 out of the last 14 months, 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.
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Hey, the boss just called me into the office! The Weingarten Decision and the Right to Representation on the Job. 

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Each year, the labor movement comes together on the anniversary of the passage of Occupational Safety and Health Act to honor the thousands of working people who die each year on the job. The COVID-19 pandemic, employer recklessness, and a strained healthcare system continue to threaten the lives of working people.

This April 28, consider attending a Workers Memorial Day event in your community. You can find the AFL-CIO's Workers Memorial Day toolkit, and more information about the day, here.