The Doctor’s Clinic - Bargaining Update - Slow Progress

The Doctor’s Clinic
Bargaining Update - Slow Progress

July 10, 2026

We met with TDC management and received its first economic proposal. Management proposed low wage increases, explaining that most workers received a step increase last year. Management also rejected most of our proposals.

We proposed higher wages, increases to premiums and differentials, and language to ensure that workers have a voice in decisions about health insurance.

Management said a worker committee to discuss the cost of health insurance is unnecessary because it has an open-door policy and workers can come directly to management with questions. Our proposal would create a committee that meets with management before open enrollment each year to discuss health insurance and changes to the plans.

There are many job openings, the cost of living is rising, and health insurance is expensive—particularly for workers with a high deductible.

We are preparing a response to management’s proposal. We are scheduled for a full day of bargaining on July 22, 2026.

Want more information? Drop into a contract action meeting:

Want more information? Drop into a Contract Action Meeting:

July 23, 2026
6pm - 7pm
UFCW 3000
2430 NW Myre Rd. #101
Silverdale, WA 98383

For more information, call Union Rep Ryan Degouveia at 360-662-1981.

“The battle has begun…”

— Laura Niebel

Bargaining Team: Laura Niebel, Terri Dumont, Jennifer Heberling.