UFCW 3000 Member Story: Maria Aparicio
/“For me, having this wage increase will help me afford the cost of living, and not feel financial insecurity!”
Read More“For me, having this wage increase will help me afford the cost of living, and not feel financial insecurity!”
Read MoreAfter a few short months of bargaining our bargaining team was able to reach a tentative agreement for membership to vote on. On July 23, members were able to view the agreement and unanimously ratified the contract!
Read MoreOur Bargaining Team is excited to announce we have reached a tentative agreement with Central Washington Hospital for the strongest contract we’ve ever had. The Employer heard our team’s requests regarding wages and staffing and made significant changes that we believe will improve retention and recruitment while boosting staff morale. We still have work to do and will continue the work through the next three years so that we can build on what we have worked so hard for.
We look forward to sharing all the details at our vote, complete documents will be available for review. Please join the Bargaining Team in voting YES.
You must be a member in good standing to vote. Please reach out to your Union representative Amy Radcliff at 509-340-7370 or any member of the Bargaining Team with questions.
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” —Socrates
“This was best negotiations we’ve ever had!” —Monica Meloy, Perinatal Tech
“The worker’s passion moved this negotiation!” —Wendie Dyal, MLT
Monica Meloy and Jason Sherwood Foug knew their contract language and timelines, and helped win them and their coworkers nearly $80,000 in backpay for bonus pay in their contract that was paid out incorrectly.
Read MoreConfluence has proposed a modification to the Radiology Tech job classification by adding three new positions and creating additional wage scales.
Because it is a change to our contract, we will need to have the affected members vote on the change.
All affected members in good standing are encouraged to vote “Yes” on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm in Conference Room A.
You will be provided with the complete proposal and wage scale at the vote. You must be in good standing and present to vote.
February 23, 2023
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Conference Room A
Thanks to the many members that turned out for the contract vote, asked questions, and made your voice heard.
There is power in numbers- we’ll need to stay active as union members over the next few years to keep making improvements to staffing at Central Washington Hospital. All wage increases and ratification bonus will be paid the first full pay period after ratification.
REMINDER- All members have a right to an Equity Review within 30 days of ratification. If you feel that your wage step is incorrect, please contact Human Resources and request a review.
Questions? Please reach out to your Bargaining Team with any concerns or contact your Union Rep Maureen Hatton, 509-340-7370.
COMPLETE YOUR UNION MEMBERSHIP ONLINE!
https://bit.ly/centralWAhospital
After several months of Bargaining your Bargaining Team is recommending a YES vote on the proposed new 3-year contract with Central Washington Hospital.
This contract will:
Secure across the bargaining unit wage increase for all members each year of the contract
Improve many job classification wage scales with market adjustments which will give many people additional increases
Ratification bonuses for all bargaining unit members
We were able to secure our retirement and hold back any significant changes
If you have questions, please reach out to your Bargaining Team members or Union Representative Maureen Hatton at 509-340-7371.
Join us in voting “YES” in October! Members will need to be in good standing and attend the vote in person.
Tuesday, October 5
Join us at any of the times listed:
7:00am-9:00am
11:00am- 1:00pm
3:00pm-5:30pm
Vote meetings will be held at F&G Room at Central Washington Hospital.
Our union was able to bargain a new Double Time Pay MOU for all bargaining unit members at Central Washington Hospital!
The agreement will reward and provide incentives for employees working extra shifts. Approved Double Time shifts started 9/2/21 and it will be effective through 11/13/21. It may be extended after that date- we will keep everyone updated!
Double Time Pay:
All employees working double time at Managers/Directors/VP discretion will receive 2.0 x regular rate of pay (double time) for those approved double time shifts.
All employees working an extra shift more than 4 hours will receive 2.0 x regular rate of pay (double time) for those additional hours worked. Employees will need to clock out and clock back in using the special code for the additional shift. Double time does not apply to incidental overtime, only additional shifts.
The rest between shift and consecutive weekend premium pay (1.5 x regular rate of pay) will not be affected unless overridden by double time.
Mandatory call shifts will be paid at 1.5 x regular rate of pay.
Employees who have agreed to 2.0 x regular rate of pay (double time) shift but call in sick or call off during that pay period agree to voluntarily reduced the extra shifts to 1.5 x regular rate of pay (overtime).
Central Washington Hospital will follow the contract language regarding low census. All other articles of the contract remain in effect.
With a strong union, we can continue winning improvements for better staffing and retention. Not a member yet? Join UFCW21 here at bit.ly/centralWAhospital
Questions? Please contact your Steward or Union Representative Maureen Hatton at 509-340-7370.
Join us in Voting “YES” to be a part of our Union Contract! Everyone is encouraged to attend and see where they will be placed on the wage schedule.
Vote Time
Wednesday March 4
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Conference Room D
“It’s amazing how, between our first informational picket to this, we have a big turnout with so many people here... it’s important that we get the employee retention and everybody around here is hoping for that.”
- Daniel Lopez, MLT
Read the Front Page Article from the Wenatchee World, Sunday July 22
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