EvergreenHealth Kirkland - Bargaining Team Holds Firm on Member Priorities

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Our Bargaining Team met with management and continued working through proposals that reflect the priorities members have been raising. While there was some movement at the table, management has not shown interest in many of the proposals the team has brought forward.

Our team came prepared and focused on presenting a meaningful and equitable proposal. We continue to hold firm on the issues members have said are important, including standby, callback, rest between shifts, year-for-year experience, and fair and equitable raises for everyone.

"We are really focused on giving management what we believe is a meaningful and equitable proposal. They are not interested in a lot of what we are suggesting, but we are holding firm on the things we know are important to our members, including standby, callback, and rest between shifts. Management may think we can wrap this up in the next session, but we are still far apart on key issues."

— Anna Hennager

Tentative Agreements Reached

  • Access to personnel files at any time

  • Expanded Union Steward leave

  • Agreement on overtime language related to the timekeeping system

These agreements are important steps forward, but there is still more work to do.

What We Are Still Fighting For

  • Year-for-year experience recognition

  • Strong standby and callback language

  • Rest between shifts protections

  • Fair and equitable wage increases for everyone

Contract Action Team Meeting

May 28
5pm - 6pm
Tan 134

Members are encouraged to attend the next Contract Action Team meeting. This is an important opportunity to stay informed, talk through next steps, and make sure members are ready to support the Bargaining Team as negotiations continue.

Management may be optimistic about wrapping things up quickly, but the Bargaining Team knows there are still major issues on the table. Now is the time for us to stay united, stay engaged, and show support for our team as we continue fighting for a fair contract that respects Evergreen Kirkland workers.