On Friday, March 6, we delivered our strike pledge to Management. Workers stood together and read the pledge out loud, showing that Vestis workers are united and ready to fight for a fair contract.
Read MoreOver the last few months of negotiations, we have identified a few violations of federal labor law called unfair labor practices (ULP), but we believe that there are more ULPs occurring at Vestis. We need your help to identify ULPs. By identifying and reporting possible ULPs, you play a critical role in enforcing the law and strengthening our bargaining power.
Read MoreBecause Vestis is refusing to schedule more bargaining sessions, we are preparing to roll out strike pledge cards. Signing a strike pledge card means you are showing support and saying you are willing to strike if needed to win a fair contract.
Read MoreWe're happy to share that workers have overwhelmingly approved the new contract with ALSCO.
This three-year contract runs from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028.
Across-the-board wage increases each year of the contract, plus new longevity pay with an additional increase for workers with 15 years of service. The first-year wage increase will be paid retroactively to September 1, 2025.
Improved vacation benefits, including four weeks after 15 years and vacation carryover
Health care insurance improvements, including increased Employer contributions and eligibility after 90 days
Stronger pension contributions, moving from a flat rate to a percentage of salary, so contributions grow as wages increase
If you have questions, are interested in upcoming trainings, or would like to get more involved in our Union, please contact your Union Rep, Celia Ponce-Sanchez, at (360) 409-0597.
Chúng tôi vui mừng thông báo rằng các đoàn viên đã áp đảo thông qua hợp đồng mới với ALSCO.
Hợp đồng ba năm này có hiệu lực từ ngày 1 tháng 9 năm 2025 đến ngày 31 tháng 8 năm 2028.
Tăng lương đồng loạt mỗi năm trong suốt thời hạn hợp đồng, cùng với phụ cấp thâm niên mới dành cho nhân viên có 15 năm làm việc. Mức tăng lương của năm đầu tiên sẽ được truy lĩnh kể từ ngày 1 tháng 9 năm 2025
Cải thiện quyền lợi nghỉ phép, bao gồm bốn tuần nghỉ phép sau 15 năm làm việc và cho phép chuyển giờ nghỉ phép sang năm sau
Cải thiện bảo hiểm y tế, bao gồm tăng mức đóng góp của công ty và đủ điều kiện tham gia sau 90 ngày làm việc
Tăng cường đóng góp hưu trí, chuyển từ mức đóng cố định sang tỷ lệ phần trăm của tiền lương, giúp khoản đóng góp tăng lên khi tiền lương tăng
Nếu quý vị có câu hỏi, quan tâm đến các khóa huấn luyện sắp tới, hoặc muốn tham gia tích cực hơn vào công đoàn, vui lòng liên hệ với Đại diện Công Đoàn của quý vị, Celia Ponce-Sanchez, theo số (360) 409-0597.
We are excited to share that we have reached a Tentative Agreement with ALSCO. Your Union Negotiations Committee recommends a YES vote on this agreement. This contract includes:
Across-the-board wage increases each year of the contract with additional longevity increase for workers with 15+ years of service
Improved pension contributions, moving from a flat hourly amount to a percentage of wages—meaning pension contributions grow as wages increase
Improved vacation language
Increased Employer contribution to health insurance
December 30
10am - 11am and 1:30pm - 2:30pm
ALSCO Breakroom
6828 S 204th St
Kent, WA 98032
You may vote anytime during the listed hours. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. Questions? Call your Union Rep, Celia Ponce-Sanchez, at 360-409-0597.
Chúng tôi rất vui mừng thông báo rằng Công đoàn đã đạt được Thỏa thuận Tạm thời với ALSCO. Ủy ban Thương lượng của Công đoàn khuyến nghị các thành viên bỏ phiếu ĐỒNG Ý (YES) cho thỏa thuận này. Thỏa thuận này bao gồm:
Tăng lương đồng loạt mỗi năm trong thời hạn hợp đồng, kèm tăng lương thâm niên cho nhân viên có 15 năm làm việc trở lên
Cải thiện mức đóng lương hưu, chuyển từ mức cố định theo giờ sang tỷ lệ phần trăm trên tiền lương — nghĩa là mức đóng lương hưu sẽ tăng theo mức lương
Cải thiện quy định về nghỉ phép
Tăng mức đóng góp của công ty cho bảo hiểm y tế
Ngày 30 tháng 12
10am - 11am và 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Phòng nghỉ ALSCO
6828 S 204th St
Kent, WA 98032
Bạn có thể bỏ phiếu bất cứ lúc nào trong khung giờ nêu trên. Tất cả các thành viên đủ điều kiện (đang ở tình trạng tốt) đều có quyền bỏ phiếu. Có câu hỏi? Vui lòng gọi cho Đại diện Công đoàn của bạn, Celia Ponce-Sanchez, số 360-409-0597.
As we navigate these adverse weather effects, please remember there are resources and rights through our union and through our communities that can help.
Read MoreOnce again UFCW 3000 members and communities are facing some extreme fall and winter weather, including recent flooding. It is important to remember that if you, your family, or your coworkers have been affected by extreme weather, you have rights at work, resources through your union, and the support of your community.
Just cause protections at work: With a union contract, you have “just cause” protection, meaning you should not be disciplined at work for reasonably having to deal with a circumstance outside of your control like a flood that affects your home, work, or commute to work
Be clear in communicating with your employer if you are unable to report to work on time or at all due to flooding or other extreme weather
Make sure to invoke your right to union representation if you are called into a meeting that could lead to discipline (we call these “Weingarten Rights,” read more here)
The right to a safe workplace: If you feel unsafe at work, report any safety concerns to your worksite safety committee & management right away, and get support from your Shop Steward and/or Union Rep if your concerns are not addressed
Union resources: If your home or work is affected by flooding or extreme weather and financial assistance would help, speak with your Union Rep about the UFCW 3000 Membership Assistance Fund. We also have a resource page for power outages and other effects if need be during these events.
Mutual aid: As union members, we know standing together and supporting each other is how we really make a difference. If you have ideas for ways to connect with or support fellow UFCW 3000 members in need, talk to a Shop Steward and/or your Union Rep for help with organizing
Extreme weather is dangerous in our workplaces and our communities, which is why UFCW 3000 members, including our Climate Justice Advisory Board, work for climate policies that will help protect us and our future health.
On September 11 & 12, our union bargaining team met with ALSCO to begin contract negotiations. We made good progress in those first two days and tentatively agreed on some improvements, including more money going into retirement and the Company paying more into the healthcare costs.
Read MoreThis three-year agreement, effective through March 31, 2028, includes across-the-board wage increases each year—with retroactive pay for the first increase back to April 1. We also secured a higher night shift premium, increased 401(k) contributions, and longer rest breaks.
Read MoreWe are happy to announce that we've reached a tentative agreement with Filson on the 2025–2028 contract, and on the severance agreement for warehouse workers impacted by the August layoffs.
Your union bargaining team is recommending a "YES" vote!
Wage increases across the board for all members
Improved retirement benefit
15-minute breaks (up from 10 minutes)
Leave of absence available for immigration-related issues
Two weeks of severance pay for every year of service (up to 16 weeks)
For employees with nine or more years of service: an additional week per year, up to a maximum of 20 weeks total
Bonuses ranging from $700 to $1,100 based on years of service
Kent Location
6111 South 228th Street, Kent, WA
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Seattle Location
1741 1st Ave S, Seattle, Washington
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
All members in good standing are encouraged to attend.
Full details of the proposed contract and severance agreement will be available at the meeting.
Our bargaining team: Jared Othieno, Jonathan Pryor, Regina Hill
April 2, 2025 marks UFCW 3000’s quasquicentennial, a word so fancy that nobody quite knows how to say it. Regardless of how you pronounce it, the absurdly Latinate term means we’ve been around for 125 years. During that time, we’ve grown from a crew of nine butchers in downtown Seattle to the largest private-sector union in the Pacific Northwest, representing more than 56,000 workers in grocery, retail, food processing, health care, laundry and textiles, cannabis, and others industries.
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“Filson offered us a small bag of peanuts for wages and then told us we might lose our jobs—but they weren’t sure. We pushed for more information and a timeline, but they had nothing to give us.”
—Jon, Union Bargaining Committee Member
On Friday, March 28, our union bargaining committee met with Filson to start contract negotiations. The company’s proposal was insulting—just $0.40 over three years. On top of that, they informed us that they might close the Kent distribution center.
The company told us in negotiations, the closure wasn’t definite—they were still deciding whether to extend their lease. However, after bargaining on Friday, we heard reports from members that they were told otherwise.
Members reported that the company claimed the union was notified months ago and that severance and layoff terms had already been agreed to. We want to be clear—this is not true.
We understand that this has caused confusion and mistrust, and members are understandably upset. The company is attempting to divide us with misinformation. Our focus is on negotiating the three-year agreement, and once a decision is made to close the Kent center, we will enter into effects bargaining to negotiate over layoffs and severance.
Despite these challenges, we did reach a few tentative agreements (TAs) on Friday, including limiting the hiring of temp workers to only peak season, so the company will stop replacing full-time jobs with rotating temp workers, and improvements to bereavement leave. We also proposed fair wage increases that keep up with inflation, and increased retirement contributions.
What’s next? We meet with Filson again on Wednesday, April 2, and on April 16-17. We will keep you updated after every session.
Join us for a member update meeting after bargaining on:
Wednesday, April 2
Katsu Burger
6621 S 211th St #103
Kent, WA
3:15 PM & 6:15 PM
If Filson is closing Kent in August, they must be honest and upfront so workers can plan for their future—and so we can negotiate fair severance and layoff terms.
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative Celia Ponce-Sanchez (206) 436-6581
Bargaining Team: Regina Hill & Jon Pryor
When we last talked about Unfair Labor Practice Strikes it involved nurses at a hospital. Unfair Labor Practice Strikes in other industries often look very different. Michaela talks with Macy’s retail workers who went on strike in Black Friday in 2023 and again on MLK Day 2024 about the unfair labor practices and reasons that they went on strike during their contract negotiations. She also interviews community members about why they joined the Macy’s picket lines, and reviews the differences and similarities between Macy’s and her career in healthcare. Please note that this episode has parts where both English and Spanish are spoken.
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Your Union Bargaining Team is very proud of the hard work and unity achieved in this bargaining round. After many negotiating dates, we finally reached a tentative agreement with the company. This was not an easy process, but one that required all our departments to unite in one voice to achieve our priorities.
This new agreement includes the following wins:
Wage increases
Longevity Bonuses
Employer agreed to pay more for the Healthcare coverage cost
Lowering the days of flexible scheduling from 3 to 2 days
New union leave that allows for up to 9 months leave for union-related activities
You may attend at any time during the polling times to vote on the tentative agreement. The full tentative agreement will be available to review at the vote. All members in good standing are eligible and encouraged to vote on the tentative agreement.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your union representative, Jose Veliz 360-409-0615
Su equipo de negociación sindical está muy orgulloso de todo el trabajo y la unidad logrados en esta ronda de negociación. Después de muchas negociaciones, finalmente llegamos a un acuerdo tentativo con la empresa. Este no fue un proceso fácil, pero requirió que todos nuestros departamentos se unieran en una sola voz para lograr nuestras prioridades.
Este nuevo acuerdo incluye los siguientes logros:
Aumentos salariales
Bonos de longevidad
El empleador acordó pagar más por el costo de la cobertura médica
Bajando los días de horario flexible de 3 a 2 días
Nuevo permiso de ausencia para asuntos de la Union que permite hasta 9 meses de permiso para actividades relacionadas con el sindicato
Puede asistir a cualquier momento durante el horario de votación para votar sobre el acuerdo tentativo. El acuerdo provisional completo estará disponible para su revisión en la votación. Todos los miembros que estén al día con sus obligaciones de la Unión son elegibles y se les anima a votar sobre el acuerdo provisional.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con su representante, José Veliz 360-409-0615
Đội ngũ đàm phán của công đoàn rất tự hào về sự nỗ lực và đoàn kết đạt được trong vòng đàm phán này. Sau nhiều buổi thương lượng, chúng ta cuối cùng đã đạt được thỏa thuận tạm thời với công ty. Đây không phải là một quá trình dễ dàng, mà đòi hỏi tất cả các phòng ban của chúng ta phải thống nhất một tiếng nói để đạt được những ưu tiên của chúng ta.
Thỏa thuận mới này bao gồm những thành tựu sau:
Tăng lương
Tiền thưởng thâm niên
Công ty dụng đồng ý trả thêm chi phí bảo hiểm y tế
Giảm số ngày làm việc linh hoạt từ 3 xuống 2 ngày
Chế độ nghỉ công đoàn mới cho phép nghỉ lên đến 9 tháng để tham gia các hoạt động liên quan Union
Bạn có thể tham dự bất cứ lúc nào trong thời gian bỏ phiếu để bỏ phiếu cho thỏa thuận dự kiến. Toàn bộ thỏa thuận tạm thời sẽ có sẵn để xem xét tại thời điểm bỏ phiếu. Tất cả các thành viên đang trong tình trạng tốt đều đủ điều kiện và được khuyến khích bỏ phiếu cho thỏa thuận tạm thời.
Nếu bạn có bất kỳ câu hỏi nào, vui lòng liên hệ với đại diện công đoàn của bạn, Jose Veliz, qua số điện thoại 360-409-0615.
We are happy to announce that the recommended tentative agreement, reached by our union bargaining committee, has been approved by an overwhelming majority of members!
The new contract, effective immediately and lasting for three years, brings several key benefits:
A wage scale with across-the-board wage increases for all members throughout the life of the contract.
A guaranteed .50 cent above the minimum wage when the minimum wage goes up (after six months of employment).
Reduced the amount of years it takes to get the 3rd and 4th week of vacation.
Increased break times.
Introduction of new language allowing the union steward and union representative to meet with new employees on paid time to provide information about the union.
Union leave for up to 3 months for union-related activities.
Thank you to all our members who participated in the voting process.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Union Representative Jose Veliz at 360-409-0615.
¡Nos complace anunciar que el acuerdo tentativo recomendado, alcanzado por nuestro comité de negociación de la Union, ha sido aprobado por una mayoría de miembros!
El nuevo contrato, efectivo de inmediato y con una duración de tres años, trae varios beneficios clave:
Una escala salarial con aumentos salariales generales para todos los miembros durante la vigencia del contrato.
Un aumento garantizado de .50 centavos por encima del salario mínimo cuando este se incremente (después de seis meses de empleo).
Reducción del tiempo necesario para obtener la 3ra y 4ta semana de vacaciones.
Aumento del tiempo de descanso.
Los nuevos empleados podran reunirse con el delegado de la Union y representante de la Union en tiempo pagado para recibir información sobre la Union.
Permiso de ausencia de hasta 3 meses para asuntos relacionadas con la Union.
Gracias a todos nuestros miembros que participaron en el proceso de votación.
Para cualquier pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con su Representante de la Union, José Veliz al 360-409-0615.
Each year we gather together with fellow UFCW 3000 members across the region for summer days at the park, an opportunity for some union-sponsored family fun and a great chance to meet and talk with other union members.
This year we're excited to add a new summer event for members, supporting our longtime community partner Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Game Day for Domestic Violence Prevention at T-Mobile Park!
Refuse to Abuse Game Day is Sunday, June 16, and for every ticket sold our longtime community partner the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) receives an $18 donation and attendees get a free Mariners-themed Refuse to Abuse® Dri-fit T-shirt. Tickets are View Level for the Mariners vs. Texas Rangers game and cost $35. WSCADV has shown up for our members in many ways over the years and we look forward to this fundraiser and opportunity to share the belief that domestic violence is 100% preventable!
In addition, our other summer fun events have been popular each year and continue to be a great way to celebrate with family and union friends:
all day access to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park
all you can eat buffet picnic-style lunch @ the banquet pavilion (starting at 12pm noon)
unlimited drink refill wristband
Nuestro equipo de Negociación: Christina Britton & Arcelia Benavidez
El 13 de mayo, nuestro Comité de Negociación de la union llegó a un acuerdo tentativo con la Gerencia de Tomlinson Linen y recomienda que voten SÍ!
Cuando comenzamos las negociaciones, la prioridad era asegurar una compensación justa por el arduo trabajo que hacemos cada día, el pilar del éxito de Tomlinson.
Estamos contentos de compartir los detalles del acuerdo con ustedes durante nuestra votación en persona:
Aquí hay algunos aspectos del acuerdo:
Aumentos salariales competitivos
Reducción de la elegibilidad para 3 y 4 semanas de vacaciones
Mejorar el tiempo de descanso
Orientación de la union pagada de 30 minutos para nuevos empleados
Garantía de salario mínimo más 50 centavos
Puede asistir a cualquier hora de votación para votar sobre el acuerdo tentativo. El acuerdo tentativo completo estará disponible para su revision. Todos los miembros en regla son elegibles y se les anima a votar sobre el acuerdo tentativo.
Our Union Bargaining Committee: Christina Britton & Arcelia Benavidez
On May 13 our union Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement with Tomlinson Linen Management and recommends a YES vote!
When we first started negotiations, the priority was to secure fair compensation for the hard work we put in every day — the backbone of Tomlinson’s success.
We’re excited to share the details of the agreement with you during our upcoming vote:
Here are some highlights of the agreement:
Competitive wage increases
Reduced eligibility for 3rd and 4th week vacation
Improved break times
30 minute paid union orientation for new employees
$0.50 above minimum wage guarantee
You may attend any vote time during the polling times to vote on the tentative agreement. The full tentative agreement will be available to review at the vote. All members in good standing are eligible and encouraged to vote on the tentative agreement.
We are the Union. The members of UFCW 3000 are over 50,000 members working in grocery, retail, health care, meat packing, cannabis, & other industries across Washington state, north-east Oregon, and northern Idaho. UFCW 3000 is a chartered member of UFCW International with over 1.4 million workers in North America.
To build a powerful Union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our workplaces and in our communities.
