Planned Parenthood Tentative Agreement Reached! online vote scheduled

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After two days of negotiations this week, our bargaining team is proud to announce that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with Planned Parenthood. We all knew that this contract renegotiation would be challenging, as we struggle in our health centers each day with the effects of the ongoing “defunding” efforts against Planned Parenthood. We prioritized the issues our coworkers identified as crucial, did everything we could to prevent takeaways or reductions, and fought to secure the wage increases and protections we need to continue providing vital patient care. Our team unanimously recommends a YES vote! 

“After considerable compromises from both sides, we’ve reached an agreement that helps minimize the impact on the organization and on employees— a contract that keeps the big picture in mind.” –Michel 

“It’s no question that each of us deserves more money, a safer workplace, the most affordable healthcare - it all matters. We matter. Our bargaining team has fought tirelessly to protect us and advocate for all that is possible within the realities. I am proud of our union, our team, and all of you. We will never stop fighting - for our patients and for each other.” –Mackenzie 

“Considering what we all know is going on, after many hours of back and forth, we’ve come to a mutual agreement which will allow both sides to survive this fight.” –Shantelle

Agreement Highlights 

  • 2-Year contract term so that we can renegotiate wages and benefits sooner 

  • 4% across-the-board wage increases (retroactively dated to June 1, 2025) for Year 1 and 2% across-the-board wage increases (after June 1, 2026) for Year 2 

  • Seniority-based bonuses (minimum $1,000) for all members in December 2025 and December 2026 

  • Workforce development & safety, de-escalation, and security training commitments 

  • Commitments to address wage equity & scheduling concerns 

  • NO reductions to wages, premiums, holidays, or benefits 

  • NO additional cost-sharing for health insurance 

  • NO reductions to PTO or Sick Time, but both are changing from frontloading to accruing per pay period 

Contract Review Meeting

Wednesday, October 15 at 7pm via Zoom
We will review the full tentative agreement together and answer questions. The agreement redline and highlights summary will be posted online on our contract page prior to the vote. Link to join meeting >> 
Meeting ID: 876 5383 2115 Passcode: 618377

To vote, members will need to have their personal email address on file with the union in order to receive the ballot email with their unique log-in information. Make sure your personal contact information is up-to-date >> 

Contract Vote Scheduled

Thursday, October 16 from 6am to 6pm 
The ratification vote will be held online on Thursday, October 16 at 6am you will receive an email with your unique log-in number and password and a link to the online vote.  

To vote, you must be a union dues-paying member in good standing. If you are not yet a member and want to participate in the vote, please sign an application. Join our Union >>  

“I’m grateful for this contract given the dire circumstances we’re facing.” –Alison 

For questions, reach out to Union Rep, Charlie King at 206-436-6518, or any member of our Bargaining Team.