Central Washington Hospital - Mares Campus & EEG Techs Accretion Ratified!

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After many long months working with management, we have accreted the Mares Campus and EEG Techs into the Central Washington Hospital Techs contract! We joined work sites into a mature contract at Central Washington Hospital. We maintained seniority for all, the accreted members gained a 403b retirement plan, the new members finally have a wage scale and all the job protections and security they have been waiting for, and so much more.

If you know someone that has not yet signed up to become a Union Member, please direct them to the UFCW3000.org website for more information or reach out to your bargaining team.

SOLIDARITY among the work sites was impressive from the start and grew stronger as we moved through the process! As one team we will have the strength to fight for a fair contract that we can all be proud of.

United We Stand. Divided We Beg.

Bargaining Team: Monica Meloy, Randi Eckhart, Jason Sherwood, Danna Joyner, & Bethany Sapp

If you have any questions or concerns reach out to our bargaining team or Union Representative, Amy Radcliff, (509) 340-7370.

"After a few long months bargaining has paid off and the accretion is complete! It has felt good to part of something bigger, knowing that my work was valued and that I had support if any issues arose! The experience proved that when we stand together real change is possible & we were the ones who made it happen!"

— Danna Joyner, GI Tech

"We are excited with the future at hand bringing in almost 100 new members to our union! The future is bright for Confluence Health employees and UFCW 3000. Thanks for all the hard work from everyone involved."

— Jason Sherwood, Nuclear Medicine Tech

Central Washington Hospital Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement Reached

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Our 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.

In-Person Contract Vote Scheduled: Tuesday July 23, 2024 from 8am—2pm & 4pm—7:30pm in Room J

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

Central Washington Hospital - Confluence Health Proposed New Job Classification; Vote Scheduled

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Confluence 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

Central Washington Hospital Contract Ratified with Super Majority YES Vote!

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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

Central Washington Hospital - Tentative Agreement Reached—Vote Scheduled!

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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.

You may update your membership application online:

Central WA Hospital update new double time now in place

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Central WA Hospital New Double Time now in Place

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Mandatory call shifts will be paid at 1.5 x regular rate of pay.

  5. 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).

  6. 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.