MultiCare Update - Bargaining Continues
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MultiCare Update - Bargaining Continues
“This is just the beginning, but we are moving forward constructively.”
— Your Bargaining Team
(Glen Steele, Yvette Broeckel, Kelly Gusman, , Julianna Van Enk, Gregg Barney, Patricia Brown, Alexis Dotts, Heidi Strub, Jamie Fenton Kurtis Chaffin, Rochelle Brummer, Ryan Boyd, Sammy Bainivalu, Teri Kruse, Wanda Rodriguez-Ramos)
Your Bargaining Team met with management again on February 1 to receive their first counter proposal. While they were unable to respond to all our proposals, management did show a willingness to engage with our concerns and have a thoughtful discussion.
We were able to make progress on some basic contract clean-up, straightened grievance language, and improved employee rosters to be sent to the Union.
Management did reject some of our proposals such as our request that schedules be posted 14-days in advance (in all contracts), which they countered instead by asking us to increase management’s authority to change members schedules. Unacceptable.
We are still cautiously optimistic with the minor progress that has been made after only two bargaining sessions. However, we know this is only the beginning… the Bargaining Team is preparing for the worst to ensure were ready to fight for a fair contract if necessary!
Our next bargaining date is next Monday, February 8, followed by the 10, 16, 22, and 26.
You’re Invited! Please join our next virtual MultiCare Campaign Update meeting on Wednesday, February 17 @ 7:30AM or 6:30PM. Hear the latest directly from your Bargaining Team:
Wednesday, February 17
7:30AM or 6:30PM
Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.
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If you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative @ 800-732-1188
