We have been at the bargaining table since early October 2020 fighting for a competitive contract. After twenty-two bargaining sessions, we were able to reach a tentative agreement early morning on July 9! 

Late summer of 2020, Providence offered us a contract extension of one-year with a 1.5% and 2.5% wage increase by October 30, 2020, commencing discussion about eliminating EIB/ changing PTO, paid parking for nurses starting October 31, 2021. Nurses overwhelmingly voted to reject this proposal so we could fight for better wage increases and better staffing language. 

Throughout bargaining we made several proposals to retain our EIB/PTO, improve contract language, and increase the economics of our contract. Most of these proposals were rejected by Providence until we took a strike authorization vote! 

In our last two bargaining sessions, Providence made movement, but we prioritized our proposals and focused on proposals which would make Providence competitive with surrounding area hospitals. We were able to obtain wage increases like Swedish, hazard pay bonus, retention bonuses, and strong staffing language! 

Your bargaining team highly recommends a “YES” vote! 

Our tentative agreement includes: 

• $2000 pandemic pay 

• Total of a 15% wage increase for the life of the contract

• Legacy bonus 

• Increased education funds 

• Strong staffing language 

The full details of the agreement will be made available at our Zoom vote meetings on July 20 at 8PM - 9PM and July 21 at 7AM - 9AM. Union members in good standing will be able to vote online on Friday, July 23 from 12:01AM to 8PM. If you do not receive emails from UFCW 21, please update your contact information @ ufcw21.org/update-your-information.

If you need to update your email address on the day of the vote, please call the Member Resource Center 206-436-6570 or email your Union Rep Anthony Cantu—acantu@ufcw21.org.

In solidarity, Your RN Bargaining Team: Juan Stout, ER; Kimball Conlon, ER; Betsy Bourg, Glasgow; Julie Bynum, Float Pool; Jenney Gannon, L&D; Madison Hamilton

Providence Everett RN Vote Meetings 

Tuesday, July 20
8PM - 9PM

Wednesday, July 21
7AM - 9AM

Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.