Ashley House Tentative Agreement Reached!
/After several months of bargaining for a new contract, we have reached a tentative agreement with Ashley House Administration.
Read MoreAfter several months of bargaining for a new contract, we have reached a tentative agreement with Ashley House Administration.
Read MoreWe are negotiating for a new contract which addresses compensation, benefits, and working conditions for all Ashley House employees. Our UFCW bargaining team is working hard and has agreed to bargaining dates through the end of October, when we hope to have a tentative agreement to vote on. Ashley House Management has said that they are committed to providing an equitable contract including a good compensation package.
Read MoreAshley House members overwhelmingly voted this week to approve a new Union Contract!
Voting took place at each of the seven houses, where we had great conversations with Union Members about the new contract and our plans for upcoming bargaining.
Highlights of the contract include:
Thank you to our fabulous Bargaining Team!
— Cindy Jones, LPN, Browns Point; Emily Guffin, RN, Spokane; Donna Iverson, CNA, Olympia
This contract is fully recommended by the Bargaining Team. Our Union Bargaining Team: (L-R) Cindy Jones LPN Browns Point, Emily Guffin RN Spokane, Donna Iverson CNA Olympia
Highlights include:
3% Wage Increase
Effective January 2024
Maintenance of Health Benefits
Expiration Date of August 1, 2024
Olympia: 1240 Smith Street SE. Olympia WA 98501
Shoreline: 18904 Burke Ave N. Shoreline WA 98133
Brown’s Point: 4411 Browns Point Blvd. NE. Tacoma WA 98422
Kent: 25120 43 Avenue S. Kent WA 98032
Edgewood: 11306 8th Street E. Edgewood WA 98372
Auburn: 30313 118th Avenue SE. Auburn WA 98092
Spokane: 4118 S. Cook Street. Spokane WA 99223
UFCW 3000 members in good standing are encouraged to attend a meeting, ask questions, and vote. For additional information contact our Union Representative or a Bargaining Team member.
Labor and Management have reached a tentative agreement on a Letter of Understanding regarding Workforce Development. The Labor Management Team recommends a YES vote!
Full details of the Letter of Understanding will be available during the online vote on Wednesday, July 6 @ 5am-5pm. You will receive an email from UFCW 3000 via “SimplyVoting” with your unique login information. All members in good standing are eligible to vote.
TO VOTE ONLINE make sure your information is up to date! In order to vote on this Letter of Understanding, make sure your personal email is up to date in our records. If you did not receive this announcement via email please update your email at: ufcw21.org/update-your-information
If you do not receive an email to vote on Wednesday, July 6, please reach out to Union Rep Brandan Zielinski at bzielinski@ufcw3000.org or 206-436-6603 to provide an updated email address.
JOIN THE VOTE INFORMATION MEETING!
Tuesday, July 5
Drop in between 2:30-5:30pm
Contact a Bargaining Team member or your Union Rep for meeting details. Details will also be emailed to you.
It is important that members attend the Zoom Meeting to review the Letter of Understanding and have your questions answered.
On May 28th workers at Ashley House ratified a new contract. Our bargaining team worked hard to reach an agreement that would increases wages, maintain healthcare and create new funds for training and workforce development. Talk to your bargaining team or your union representative for more information about our new contract.
Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader – CN.A, Kris Spencer – RN, Jeff Stone – Maintenance
If you have any questions, please contact your
Union Representative Ian Jacobson @ 206-436-6550
Ashley House Vote Announcement May 21, 2021
Bargaining Team fully recommends a YES Vote!
We met with the employer on Friday, February 19 to continue negotiations. We have reached agreements in concept on all articles of the CBA and the bargaining team looks forward to presenting you with a Contract you can be proud of. We expect to finalize the legal language of the contract next week and then we will VOTE!
Due to the Pandemic all voting will take place via secure email ONLY!
“Voting will be Online only due to the Pandemic. Please be sure to update your contact info so that you may receive your ballot. Reach out to any of your Bargaining team members with questions or concerns regarding contract negotiations.”
— Kris Spencer, LPN
Update your personal email address and contact info through the link below!
We met with Management on Wednesday, February 3 to continue negotiations. We had a lot of discussion around healthcare and an education fund. We are close to an agreement but still have some details to decide on. We have another bargaining session scheduled for Friday, February 19 where we hope to reach a final agreement.
Due to the Pandemic all voting will take place via secure email ONLY!
To vote we MUST have a Valid personal email address for you on file. If you have unsubscribed from UFCW 21 email lists or do not currently have a personal email address, please consider rejoining or creating a new address if you would like to receive a ballot and cast your vote!
Next Bargaining Date:
February 19, 2021
We met with Management on January 12, 2021 to continue negotiations. Admin was responsive to reevaluating the callouts and PTO accrual at every LMC with the option to renegotiate enhancements to the PTO accruals. Additionally, we are exploring the implementation of a Training Fund partnership that would be a sustainable long-term benefit to the workforce at Ashley House.
We are very close to reaching a deal and feel confident that we can reach a recommended deal at our next bargaining date.
Other Concerns? Contact Your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling; nhefling@ufcw21.org, Call or text 360-951-5801 or leave a message at 206-436-6564
Get Ready to Vote!
Next Bargaining Date:
February 3, 2021
On December 12, we met with Ashley House Management to continue negotiations. We are very close but there are a few key proposals we are still fighting for!
So far, we have reached agreements that include:
New process for Union Orientation
Updated Per diem and Part-time employee definitions
A bonus for keeping certifications and licenses Current
A Pull bonus after 5 occurrences per year
Training bonus
Moving CNAs on the same schedule for Recognition of past experience as Nursing staff
Wage increases with top of scale bonus
Maintenance Staff—Restored to past practice for Holiday Leave
Limits of mandatory PTO use
New Bereavement leave options
More time to file a grievance
Increase participants in the LMC
We Need Your Help!
We are still fighting for:
PTO
Healthcare
Retirement contributions
Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, CNA; Kris Spencer, RN; Kristy Furbush, LPN; Jeff Stone, Maintenance
Questions or concerns? Ask your Bargaining Team or contact your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling: Office Line 206-436-6564, Call/Text Mobile 360-951-5801, email nhefling@ufcw21.org
Next Bargaining Date: January 12
Your Bargaining Team met with Management to continue negotiations on Monday, December 14. We have reached several agreements today on language issues and have began digging into wages.
“We had a productive conversation about wages and benefits today. We found some common ground but still have more work to do to reach an agreement. We are getting close!”
— Kristy Furbush, LPN
Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, CNA; Kris Spencer, RN; Kristy Furbush, LPN; Jeff Stone, Maintenance
Questions or concerns? Ask your Bargaining Team or contact your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling: Office Line 206-436-6564, Call/Text Mobile 360-951-5801, email nhefling@ufcw21.org
Your Bargaining Team met with Management again on December 1 and 2. Today was a productive day and we had some in depth discussions and reached some agreements, but more work needs to be done to secure a new contract.
We have made proposals that include:
Increases to PTO accruals
Bereavement leave that recognizes alternative families
Increased Premiums for non-licensed Staff
Restoring Maintenance departments Holiday schedule
Increases to annual COLA raises
Pull incentives
Orientation/Training premium
Requirements around accessing PTO Accruals
Updated definitions for Part-time and Per-diem staff
Certification and licensing bonus for certain requirements
Lowered requirements for pay in-lieu benefit for returning per-diem staff
Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, Kris Spencer, Kristy Furbush, Jeff Stone
Questions or concerns? Contact your Bargaining Team or call your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling @ 206-436-6564 or Call/Text 360-951-5801
Next bargaining date is December 14.
On Monday, November 30, we met with Management to begin negotiations. We reviewed the survey results and conversations we had with you and made proposals that address the issues that matter most to the membership.
We meet again December 1 and 2.
“We made strong proposals and we are not asking for anything unfair; I’m looking forward to Management coming back with reasonable responses tomorrow. I feel encouraged by the fact that we have assembled a great team that is united and looking out for ALL our best interests.
Ashley House is the best job I’ve ever had and these improvements will make it even better!”
— Jeff Stone, Maintenance Lead
Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, Kris Spencer, Kristy Furbush, Jeff Stone
Questions or concerns? Reach out to your Bargaining Team members or call your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling @ 206-436-6564 or Call/Text 360-951-5801
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