In 2020 we organized our Union to address wage inequity, safety, and respect on the job… And stood together with our coworkers to win a strong first Union contract in 2021. We did this through our collective action and were able to achieve a wage scale, job protections, grievance procedure, and a solid base to build on in the future.

Now, it’s time to return to the bargaining table and negotiate our wages, benefits, and working conditions for the next 3 years. Our Service Unit Bargaining Team met last week to review surveys and prepare our proposals. We have requested bargaining dates from Providence and expect to begin negotiations in August.

Join us for our first Contract Action Team meeting! Wednesday, July 31, drop-in between 5pm -8pm at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1225 Mellen St, Centralia, WA 98531

Join us for our first contract action team meeting, to meet our union Bargaining Team and negotiators, learn about our union and contract, and talk about next steps. We will have snacks and space to discuss issues important to you and learn from recent wins of other Providence workers across the state.

Come pick up a solidarity yard sign!

We will need everyone’s help over the next month to share them with family, friends, and neighbors in our Centralia community.

Questions, or to get more involved, please contact Union Representative, Madison Derksema, 206-436-6603.