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.

FEEST - A Long Time Coming

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

“The bargaining process has been efficient, informative, and we hope that management returns open-minded. We are confident that what we are asking for is reasonable.”

— Noah Collier, Programming

“This is a long time coming, and I’m excited about how this bargain will open up collaborative opportunities for our members at work.”

— Devan Rogers, Operations

On Tues and Wed, July 7 and 8, our Bargaining Team and FEEST management met to negotiate your first Collective Bargaining Agreement. We made progress on several issues and reached agreements on the following:

Successorship: Protecting our Union if FEEST merges or is sold.

Union Business: Codifying the position of a Shop Steward and granting your representative access to the worksite so we can ensure the contract is followed and you can access your Union Rep.

Harassment and Discrimination: Providing strong protections that require the Employer to provide remedies if harassment or discrimination occurs against any worker.

Our Bargaining Team and FEEST management have agreed to meet next week to resume negotiations. Until then, please wear your Union gear and show solidarity with your Bargaining Team.

Next week, we hope to make progress on these proposals: Discipline and Discharge, Paid Leave, Immigration, Gender Identity, Reasonable Accommodations, health care, and Wages.

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