Providence United Update - December 17, 2019
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Coming Together for a Stronger Voice
On Monday 12/16, UFCW 21 members from Sacred Heart and Holy family were joined by UFCW 21 bargaining team members from Everett, Centralia, and St. Peter’s as well as leadership of UFCW 21, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, and WSNA. This is one example of how we are working even more closely since signing our new Unity commitment last week and pledging to work more closely for patient care and safety.
When thousands of nurses and health care workers all come together across our three unions we can improve patient care and safety. That is what we have been working to accomplish since Day 1 of bargaining. When a corporation has $11 billion in reserves, they have more than enough money to take care of patients and those of us who care for the patients every day.
Unfair Labor Practice Charges Mount
UFCW 21 has increased our Unfair Labor Practice charges against Providence as a result of intimidation, surveillance, unlawful polling, threatening lockout if employees do not pledge to cross our picket lines, and their attempt to weaken our health plan without negotiating with us. All of this is illegal and we have filed our charges with the federal government. Similar unfair labor practice charges have been filed by WSNA and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.
Advancing Our Efforts
UFCW 21 members at Providence held a live Telephone Town Hall last week and were able to answer questions from members on the strike planning.
Strike hotline and website to update and inform workers and patients:
Hotline:
1-800-732-1188, ext 6550.
Website:
Next Bargaining
Tuesday 12/17
We go to into negotiations at St Mary’s in Walla Walla.
