FEEST - Big Progress on 9/22

Bargaining Team: Erandy Flores; Devan Rogers; Noah Collier; David Trujillo; Robert Goldsmith, Negotiator.

“I’m glad we were ready to work through discomfort so we could come to a better understanding of what our members are asking for. We are setting a precedent, and I hope more non-profit workers continue to unionize.”

— Erandy Flores, Programming

“I wasn’t sure what to expect for our fifth day, but a lot of progress was made. This will improve FEEST as a whole.”

— Noah Collier, Programming

“I’m excited that soon we’ll have a finished and fair contract; please continue to wear your stickers, buttons, and bandanas!”

— Devan Rogers, Operations

On Tuesday, September 22, our Union bargaining committee and FEEST management met again to continue negotiating your first Collective Bargaining Agreement. We made major progress and reached agreements on the following articles: Recognition of our Union; Union Security; Management’s Rights; Separability; Seniority; Job Duties; Equity in Governance and LMC; Professional Development; Reasonable Accommodations; Health Care; and Wage Scale. These agreements are essential to protect us from unilateral changes to working conditions and create a transparent work environment with explicit protections, rights, and wages listed in our contract.

Next week, we hope to get to a deal and bring these protections into full effect! However, the organizing doesn’t stop there—when new members come in, educate them about their Union! And continue to organize around workplace issues so we can continue to improve our working conditions. Our next bargaining date is September 29, 2026. Stay tuned for more workplace actions to get this contract across the finish line.

Please reach out to a Bargaining Team member if you have questions or reach out to your Union Rep—David Trujillo, (206) 436-6606.