Fresenius Renal Care - Workers Ratify New Contract!

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Fresenius Workers Ratify New Contract!

On Thursday, September 22, members of UFCW 3000 at Fresenius overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract!

The contract included significant wage and premium increases and improvements to contract language. Thank you to bargaining team members Tiffani Davis and Michele Hardy.

To review the details of your contract or if you have a contract question, contact your rep Ryan Degouveia at 360-662-1989 or rdegouveia@ufcw3000.org.

If you know someone who is not getting these bargaining updates by email, or you need to update your contact information, please go here:


Fresenius Renal Care - Tentative Agreement Reached!

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After months of bargaining we have reached a tentative agreement with Fresenius! The tentative agreement includes substantial wage and premium increases over three years and other contract improvements.

The details of the tentative agreement will be available during the online vote on September 22 from 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 tentative agreement, 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 address at: ufcw21.org/update-your-information

If you do not receive an email to vote on Thursday, September 22, please reach out to Union Rep Ryan Degouveia rdegouveia@ufcw3000.org or 360-662-1989 to provide an updated email address.

JOIN THE VOTE INFORMATION MEETING!

Wednesday, September 21
10-11:30am OR 6:30-8pm

It is important that members attend the Zoom Meeting to review the proposed contract changes and have your questions answered.

Contact a Bargaining Team member or your Union Rep for meeting details. Details will also be emailed to you.

Fresenius Renal Care - Bargaining Update

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Workers at Fresenius are standing up against low wages!

Many Fresenius workers have signed the petition asking management for fair wages and to respect the work we do!

Let management know that we need to be treated with respect!

If you have not signed the petition, here is the link:

Representatives from UFCW and WSNA are working together! Both the Techs and the Nurses are in bargaining and at both bargains it is clear that management isn’t worried about our low wages and serious staffing issues.

So we have started a second petition that is for community, family and friends to let them know what we need from Fresenius!

Sign the community petition below:

If you have need additional information, reach out to Union Representative Ryan Degouveia 360-662-1989 or rdegouveia@ufcw3000.org

If you or a coworker are not getting emails from us, use this link to update your contact information:

www.ufcw21.org/update-your-information


Fresenius Renal Care - Bargaining Update

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We have been working hard during contract negotiations August 15 and are scheduled to meet again August 22.

Our bargaining sessions now include a representative from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to help both sides come to an agreement. Management is saying they appreciate us, but the cost of living keeps going up and management is not offering wages to meet the increased costs we are facing every day. All this while we continue to be understaffed and are covering extra shifts.

Workers at Fresenius are standing up against low wages!

Many Fresenius workers have signed the petition asking management for fair wages and to respect the work we do!

Let management know that we need to be treated with respect!

If you have not signed the petition, here is the link:

For additional information contact Union Rep Ryan Degouveia @ 360-662-1989.

In solidarity, representatives from both UFCW and WSNA will be distributing buttons, which we are asking workers to wear. If you have not received a button, reach out to Union Representative Ryan Degouveia 360-662-1989 or rdegouveia@ufcw3000.org

If you or a coworker are not getting emails from us, use this link to update your contact information.


Fresenius Renal Care - Bargaining Continues

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This week we met with management and a federal mediator to let them know the wages they are offering are not enough! We need to pay our bills, feed our kids, put gas in our cars to get to work. We also need recognition for our long work hours and experience!

We have additional bargaining sessions set up for:

August 15 • August 22

Tell management they need to listen to workers and show some respect. Sign the petition:

https://bit.ly/Fresenius22

Join the Contract Action Team Meeting!

Thursday, August 11

10:00 AM • 6:00 PM

https://zoom.us/join

Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.

If your coworkers are not receiving this update, they can go to: 

www.ufcw21.org/update-your-information

“We’re continuing to fight for higher pay. We hope to win this war on wages!”

— Tiffani Davis, Bargaining Team

“Management said they appreciate our work but are not showing that in the wages they are offering. We need to stand together to get management to see we are united.”

— Michele Hardy, Bargaining Team

For additional information contact Union Rep Ryan Degouveia @ 360-662-1989.

Fresenius Renal Care Contract Action Meetings

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We are working to get better wages. Contract Bargaining affects the next three years of our wages, benefits and working conditions so it’s essential that we stay informed about the issues and get involved. We will be having meetings to discuss ways to make this happen.

  • Make sure your contact information up-to-date so you receive important bargaining and benefits updates. www.ufcw21.org/update-your-information

  • Get involved. Find out how to win a better contract!

  • Learn about your on-the-job rights!

  • Join the Contract Action Team!

CAT Meeting: Wed. June 1 @ 10am & 6PM

For more information contact your Union Rep Ryan Degouveia 360-662-1989

Fresenius Renal Care - Bargaining Continues

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Your Bargaining Team is working on attaining competitive wage increases:

  • To mirror your skill and dedication

  • To Recruit and Retain great employees to end the staffing shortages!

  • To reward everyone who worked through difficult and unprecedented times!

We have met with management and made proposals around wages and non-economic contract language. We want your input and involvement! We will be holding regular Zoom Meetings and invite you to attend.

For additional information contact your Union Rep Ryan Degouveia @ 360-662-1989.

Fresenius Renal Care Contract Action Team Meeting

Tuesday, May 17 •6:00 PM

https://zoom.us/join

Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.

“Show Fresenius that we will stand together to win the contract we deserve.  Management is proposing less than bare minimum on wage increases. United we have a chance to be paid what we deserve and an amount we can live on and be proud of.”

— Tiffani Davis, South Tacoma

Bargaining Team Member

Update Your Contact Info

https://www.ufcw21.org/update-your-information

Fresenius Medical Care - Contract Bargaining Begins

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Our Bargaining Committee met with Fresenius Management on April 20 and April 26 to bargain over important improvements to our contract. Fresenius Management has indicated that they are prepared to bargain.

We are working on proposals that will improve wages and working conditions. It is essential that Management understands how valuable you are to them!

In the coming weeks we will ask you to participate in this process, so stay tuned!

In order for us to stay in close contact with you, please update your current information with UFCW 3000. Go to: ufcw21.org/update-your-information

Our Fresenius Bargaining Team: Michele Hardy, Tiffani Davis, Leif Ignacio