MultiCare - First Day of Bargaining is Now Confirmed!
This week we confirmed with MultiCare that January 27 will be our first day of bargaining, followed by February 1, 8, 10, 16, 22, and 26.
With only a few weeks until bargaining, it is imperative that we prepare for a fierce fight with the employer as we work to address our concerns including, but not limited to, the dangerous staffing levels throughout the MultiCare System, COVID-19 safety issues that have even resulted in fines from the state, and wages that must be increased to remain market competitive with other regional healthcare facilities.
It’s not too late to complete your bargaining survey!
As we move closer to the first day of bargaining, one of the best things you can do to prepare for negotiations is to fill out your bargaining survey. The information collected from the surveys help us identify and prioritize the issues that matter most to members, which will guide the proposal making process. We are also conducting bargaining team nominations through the survey, so don’t forget to nominate a co-worker you know will represent you at the table and fight passionately for a fair contract!
If you haven’t already, the online survey is due on Friday, December 11 and only takes a few minutes to complete.
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative Emily Kongchunji @ 206-436-6518 or Kent Tse @ 206-436-6512