Kaiser Pro Tech Optical - Bargaining Update

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Kaiser Pro Tech Optical
Bargaining Update

Since our first meetings five months ago, our bargaining team has worked to reach agreement on a strong contract. This week we reached tentative agreements on:

  • Establishment of a Joint Committee on Eyecare

  • Occasional Floating improvements

  • Establishment of a Joint Committee on Job Roles and Career Development

  • New language in Article 8 creating a True-Up process

  • Updated Experience language (addresses wage scale placement)

This is in addition to other tentative agreements reached previously including increases to premiums and differentials. We continue to work to ensure that Kaiser understands the extremely competitive wages offered by other employers in Washington.

Kaiser has made no substantial movement on raising wages at National Bargaining. This week we are continuing to fight for sustainable wages and also aligning contract expiration dates across all Alliance contracts.

It's time to raise our voices and let Kaiser know we are united in our collective power.

Both the local and the national contracts have expired. We are asking you and your coworkers to fill out a card letting us know what you can do to help. If you or a coworker needs a card, contact a steward or JJ Benson (425) 306-1357.

Q & A:

What can we do to help? Fill out a card and be ready for next steps.

Has our contract expired? Yes, both the local Pro Tech Optical and the National Alliance Agreement expired this week.

Is striking an option? Yes. Pro Tech Optical Union members can vote to authorize a strike. At this time no strike votes have been scheduled here.

If I check the box on the card saying I am willing to strike, is that a vote to strike? No. The card is to determine your interest in participating. You will be notified if and when a strike authorization vote is happening and have the opportunity to vote.

Are other Alliance Unions voting to authorize a strike? Yes, some Alliance Unions have already voted to authorize a strike, including a different union in Oregon, which represents union members in Vancouver, Washington.

Start the dialogue. Talk to your coworkers about the importance of standing together for our contract!