On July 18 and July 26, our Union Bargaining Team met with the Employer’s team. We submitted proposals that would increase Union Representatives’ access to employees at the worksite. Increasing access to Union representation allows us to have our issues addressed right at the worksite. We also proposed increasing the timeline to submit a grievance. Increasing the timeline to file grievances gives us adequate time to investigate issues and file solid grievance in a timely manner.

We proposed language to protect Seniority during layoffs and low census for bargaining unit members. We also submitted language to prevent travelers from preempting students and new hires.

Management has yet to respond to our proposals. We expect to see progress on the Management side at our next bargaining session on August 6, 2023.

Contract Action Team Meeting!

Join our next Membership meeting and learn about becoming more involved in bargaining as a Contract Action Team Member. Our next Membership Meeting will be August 9, 2023 at 6:00pm at the UFCW Des Moines office, 23040 Pacific Hwy S. Suite 101, Des Moines, WA

If you have questions or need assistance contact Union Representative Jack Crow at 206-436-6614