Welcome to OPEIU Local 174

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.


Latest News

Save on Back to School Shopping with Union Plus

  • 1 August 2024
  • Author: Mary Flynn
  • Number of views: 223
Hey, union members! Are you ready for back-to-school shopping?  Don't break the bank this year—get exclusive discounts on clothes and more through the Union Plus app! Make the most of your union membership and stretch your dollars further this back-to-school season. Download the Union Plus app now and score unbeatable discounts on clothes, shoes, and more!


July 2024 Newsletter

  • 31 July 2024
  • Author: Mary Flynn
  • Number of views: 201

Union Members Save on Cruises!

  • 24 July 2024
  • Author: Mary Flynn
  • Number of views: 213
Attention all union members! Did you know that you qualify for exclusive discounts on cruises through the Union Plus app? That's right! Whether you're dreaming of a relaxing getaway or an exciting adventure at sea, Union Plus has got you covered.

As a union member, you work hard every day to support your family and strengthen our communities. Now, it's time to treat yourself to the vacation you deserve! With Union Plus, you can enjoy fantastic savings on a wide range of cruise packages to destinations around the world.

From tropical escapes to cultural voyages, there's something for everyone. Plus, with the convenience of booking through the Union Plus app, planning your dream cruise has never been easier.

So why wait? Take advantage of your union membership benefits and sail away to your dream vacation today! Download the Union Plus app and start planning your next adventure. Bon voyage! 


Discount for Childtime Learning Centers

  • 10 July 2024
  • Author: Mary Flynn
  • Number of views: 227
At Childtime, your child will develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, and their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, they believe that secure relationships with responsive, respectful adults provide the basis for young learning. This approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Download the Union Plus Mobile App to access this offer: 10% off of rack tuition for 2-12 years old, and 1st year registration fee waived.  Our Local support families!


Happy 4th Local 174!

  • 4 July 2024
  • Author: Mary Flynn
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OPEIU Local 174 Current Leadership  

Lupe Valles, President/Business Manager

Marcia Alvarez, Vice President/Motion Picture Pension & Health Plan 

Richard Rosen, Secretary Treasurer/ ex. Warner Bros. Operations and Business Representative 

Michael Kanyer, Recording Secretary- Universal Studios 

Robert Kiel, ex. Trustee Sony Pictures

Jack McCrone, ex. MPIPHP

Mary Fujita, ex. Fox Studio Lot

Maria Smith, ex. Universal Television Network

Local 174 is restructuring so that we can overcome the challenges in the rapid development and adoption of technology we are faced with in our industry. We must be able to adapt to these changes so it is important that Local 174 move towards the modern way of communications. In the near future, we will be moving towards the elimination of mailings and posting all membership meeting notices on the website. All activity happening in  your union will also be posted on the website so please be sure you visit www.opeiu174.org. for updates. We are  are also moving towards creating google platforms so you are aware of what is happening at the bargaining table .   

We are looking forward to partnering with you on changing the face of this Local by Organizing New Members and Mobilizing our Membership. Your involvement is crucial, so we are asking all members to be actively involved in Membership Meetings, Shop Steward Trainings, and Contract Bargaining Committees.  If you have not updated you personal email and phone number, please do so by filling out the contact information on this website. 


 

 

 


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Online Due Payment

Local 174 Meetings

Third Wednesday on the months of January, April, July,  and October.

Member Benefits

Union Plus Mortgages

 

 

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Contact Us
Local 174 Office

3100 W. Burbank Blvd., Suite 203
Burbank, CA 91505
Telephone 818-842-5572 


Office Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM