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OPEIU LOCAL 12

OPEIU Local 12 serves over 2500 members comprising over 100 contracts. We are a democratic institution governed by our members.  Our Union is governed by a written Constitution. Most of our members are in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, but there are units throughout the state – Rochester, Hibbing, and Duluth for example. Local 12 also has a few members in North Dakota, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. OPEIU members have scored major gains in a range of areas.

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OPEIU Local 12

We are The Office of Professional Employees International Union Local 12.  We serve over 2500 members comprising over 100 contracts. We are a democratic institution governed by our members.  Our Union is governed by a written Constitution. Most of our members are in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, but there are units throughout the state – Rochester, Hibbing, and Duluth for example. Local 12 also has a few members in North Dakota, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. OPEIU members have scored major gains in a range of areas.

Together we fight for economic justice in our workplaces and social justice in our communities!

We are Local 12 Strong!

Latest News

Changing your background for online meetings

If you want to change what appears behind you in your video meeting or call, you can either blur your background, replace it entirely with any image you want. This document describes the process for changing your background with the OPEIU Local 12 brand.  How To...

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HealthPartners Local 12 News

While the vast majority of employees at Health Partners have never had a disciplinary meeting, an analysis of the last year’s 130 disciplinary filings (including extensions of probation) revealed troubling trends, namely, inadequate training, racism, and an...

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General Membership Meetings


E Board Wednesdays at 6:00. Zoom unless otherwise noted

  • Jan 7, 2026 – in person
  • Feb 4, 2026
  • Mar 4, 2026 – in person
  • April 8, 2026
  • May 6, 2026 – in person
  • June 3, 2026
  • July 8, 2026
  • Aug 5, 2026
  • Sept 2, 2026 – in person
  • Oct 7, 2026
  • Nov 4, 2026 – in person
  • Dec 2, 2026

Membership Meetings (hybrid zoom/in-person)

  • Jan 21, 2026
  • March 18, 2026
  • May 20, 2026
  • Sept 16, 2026
  • Nov 18, 2026