PRMCE RN Labor Day action report, Strike Education, and more!

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On September 4 we took part in the Everett Labor Day march and block party. We spoke to other union members and they were eager to support us! Many have signed up to take and distribute yard signs in their neighborhoods! If you would like to help distribute yard signs, please contact Union Rep Anthony Cantu 360-436-6566. We will be distributing yard signs on September 21 to the surrounding neighborhoods near both campuses and during our community townhall at the Everett Labor Temple at 5pm.

On September 6 we held strike educational meetings at the Colby, Pacific, and Pavilion campuses. We had great conversations with nurses about what it means to strike and how we can grow our power in each unit. Since these meetings we have seen a surge in strike pledges! To keep everyone informed and engaged, we're hosting strike educational meetings at Providence Everett (Pacific/Pavilion and Colby campuses). These sessions are open to all, so drop in whenever you can. We'll have UFCW staff and fellow nurses ready to answer your questions.

September 11:

  • Colby St Helens Room 7-9 am, 11am – 1pm

  • Pavilion Classroom #4 7-9 am, 11am – 1pm

  • Zoom Meeting from 5:30 – 6:30

September 13:

  • Colby St Helens Room 7 – 9am, 11am – 1pm

  • Zoom Meeting from  5:30 – 6:30

If you're passionate about making a difference and being a driving force for positive change, we encourage you to consider becoming a strike captain. Your involvement could have a lasting impact on our profession and the quality of care we provide. You can sign up for this role by visiting our strike pledge page: https://www.mobilize.us/ufcw3000/event/576988/. Also, mark your calendars for our upcoming strike captain meeting on September 19 at 8 pm via Zoom https://www.mobilize.us/ufcw3000/event/575629/

After our multiple asks for additional bargaining dates, PRMCE has agreed to bargain with us on September 20. We hope that PRMCE will have a full counterproposal for us so we can effectively bargain.

To recap on our last bargaining session, Providence accepted a few of our previously agreed-upon tentative agreements. But, as expected, they didn't see eye-to-eye with us on most of our proposals. Our comprehensive plan covers both the economic and non-economic aspects that matter most to us. We're talking Staffing, Seniority, Compensation, Health and Safety, and a lot more. All these areas have one goal in mind – to enhance our working conditions and raise the bar for patient care standards.

Our determination remains unshakeable. Remember, it's our unity that will lead us to victory. So, let's keep the momentum going, support one another, and make our voices heard. Together, we're unstoppable!

Important Dates:

October 30, 2023: Contract Expires!
September 26: Negotiations with PRMCE
September 21: Community Townhall
@ Everett Labor Temple, 2810 Lombard Ave Everett, from 5-6 pm
September 20: Negotiations with PRMCE
September 13: Strike Educational Meetings

September 11: Strike Educational Meetings

Show PRMCE that we are serious about our proposals and are willing to strike! If you have not already signed the strike pledge, please click on the link PRMCE RN - I Promise to Take Action! (jotform.com)

Also encourage your coworkers to update their information: https://ufcw3000.org/update-your-information

PRMCE RN Bargaining Team: Trevor Gjendem, Juan Stout, Carrie Rimel, Kelli Johnson, Stephanie Sausman, Julie Byum, Kristen Crowder