Management recently proposed changing percentages between steps on the wage scale which would mean different wage and step increases depending on the step someone is at. Their proposal did not raise wages significantly for most positions.
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Ferry County Public Hospital Service & Maintenance / LPN
Tentative Agreement reached! Contract Vote Scheduled!
Our Union Bargaining Team members met with Management on August 10, 2023 and were prepared to meet again the next day but were able to reach a tentative agreement late into the day.
“Today was a great day for all of the hardworking employees of Ferry County Health. We established our foundation with a new contract that will give us a voice and return power to those of us that work tirelessly to keep this hospital district running. We will continue to improve our position and strengthen our resolve through sticking with one another and growing our membership. We all deserve this and more.” —Chris Torres, Lab.
“I am so proud for all the results of our hard work and commitment to each other for the benefit of our co-workers. We look forward to working and talking with each of you.” —Nykole Silrus, LPN.
“It was a privilege to work on a contract that benefits all Service & Maintenance and LPN employees. We now know where we stand for the next Three Years.” —Rebecca Thompson, Unit Coordinator.
Please reach out to our Bargaining Team or Union Representative Amy Radcliff at 509-340-7370 with any questions or concerns.
On Wednesday, July 26, our bargaining team got tentative agreements on almost all non-economics—including strong language on non-discrimination, as well as language stating that we only have to give 14 days-notice for resignation instead of 21 days.
We proposed our economic proposals today and expect to hear back with counters from WhidbeyHealth at our next bargaining session on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. We asked for significant across the board increases, language on experience for experience, stronger over-time language, higher differentials and more. We are hopeful that WhidbeyHealth will continue to bargain in good faith and understand that patient safety means we need higher-wages to retain and recruit more staff!
Our Bargaining Team: Rosalie Nguyen, Pharmacy; Jennifer MaCNeill, Lab
Our Union Bargaining Team members met with Management on June 1 and June 2 to begin negotiating our first contract.
“Negotiations are progressing well. Our team is keeping the best interests of all employees in the district in mind and are working hard to establish a fair and beneficial contract.” —Chris Torres, Lab
“It is an honor to sit with my fellow co-workers and Management to go through this process for the betterment of the staff and hospital. We have been working diligently on various issues and have made progress on many of those issues with the thought of our fellow co-workers at heart.” — Nykole Silrus, LPN
“We are off to a good start but have a long way to go in this process. The doors of communication are wide open and the conversations have been very productive.” —Rebecca Thompson, Unit Coordinator
Our next bargaining sessions are scheduled for June 22 and June 23. Please reach out to our Bargaining Team or our Union Representative Amy Radcliff at 509-340-7370 with any questions or concerns.
Management and the Union Bargaining Committee have met and discussed ongoing wage concerns and have reached a tentative agreement on a mid-cycle wage increase. For details of the wage offer drop into one of the vote meetings.
This is a FULLY RECOMMENDED TENTATIVE AGREEMENT!
For additional information reach out to a bargaining team member or your union representative Brandan Zielinski @206-436-6603 or bzielinski@ufcw3000.org
Upcoming Contract Vote Meetings
Friday, September 9, 2022
10:00AM - 1:00PM
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mason General Hospital
901 Mountain View Drive
Shelton, WA, 98584
Pershing Room
To vote you must be a union member in good standing.
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