Tamara R. Rubyn serves as the President/Business Manager of Local 29 located in Oakland, California. Rubyn has been on the leadership staff at OPEIU 29 for the past sixteen years. Prior to her tenure at OPEIU 29, Rubyn worked at Blue Cross of California and served as a shop steward during her work there.

While preserving the rights of workers, negotiating meaningful collective bargaining agreements and representing the members, Rubyn and her leadership team mentor and coach their members to gain the skills that will be necessary to become the future leaders of Local 29.