MultiCare Capital Medical Center Pros Bargaining Update

We had our eighth session on March 2. Overall, it was a good bargaining day, and the atmosphere seemed more positive than on previous dates. The Employer gave us a counter to a proposal we had regarding work periods and meal and rest breaks. We then spent a lot of time going over different articles to find compromises and really prioritize the articles that make the most positive impact on members’ working conditions.

After working all afternoon, we presented a new set of proposals to the Employer around 5pm and after presenting, the Employer seemed appreciative of our work. We were able to come to a number of Tentative Agreements that move a large number of topics off the table. There is hope that this motivates the Employer to move closer to our positions on other issues. We appreciated that the employer continued to bargain until 5pm and are looking forward to another full day of bargaining on March 30.

We’re really excited about the number of signatures on strike pledge cards, which shows high engagement in this bargaining process. If you have not signed one, please do so as soon as possible!

“I am cautiously optimistic” -Kimberly Vetter
 
Next CAT meeting:

Thursday, March 5 at 7 PM (and every 2 weeks after) via Zoom >>

Meeting ID: 857 7757 1974 Passcode: 412935

Our Union Bargaining Team: Tammy Taylor-Physical Therapist, Roger Holt-Mathews- Speech Language Pathologist, Kimberly Vetter-Occupational Therapist, Elaine Donnelly-Occupational Therapist, Liz Edwards-Physical Therapy Assistant