Samaritan Healthcare Vote scheduled
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Read More“They gave us next to nothing, so we are giving them nothing but pickets!” – Emily Hunter
Following the employer’s unacceptable conduct during our previous bargaining session, and the significant distance remaining between the parties, our Union Bargaining Team asked the employer if they would agree to request assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The employer agreed, and an FMCS mediator was available to join us beginning with this session.
The time has come to make your voices heard! We encourage all Radiant Care workers to attend our scheduled vote meeting to review the full details of our new tentative agreement, ask questions, and cast your ballot!
We still have not gotten wages back from management, though we did discuss a few of the economic sections of our contract: namely after receiving one of the aforementioned underwhelming counterproposals regarding a memorandum of understanding for RNs who perform SANE exams. Which the Employer returned the same iteration of the Memorandum of Understanding proposal they brought to us more than one year ago; which only speaks to the examination itself.
As wildfires rip through our region and smoke chokes the air, UFCW 3000 members, families, and communities face evacuations, and loss of homes and livelihoods.
Some workers could experience partial or total work closures creating difficult circumstances surrounding hours, pay, and life stability
As we navigate this emergency, please remember the union and community resources that can help. Also, please review important information below that can help keep you safe and enforce your rights at work.
We are scheduling a vote on whether to accept or reject an LOU (Letter of Understanding) that would change the language of Article 3.4 in our contract. This is regarding the pay rate for working on Saturday and Sunday.
We asked Management about their low wage proposals for 2027 and 2028. They responded that they weren’t focusing on cost-of-living increases and cited that people want to work at this destination employer because it has such a good culture. What do you think?
The rest of the day built off of that momentum and we were able to secure an agreement with the Employer that is fully recommended by our Union Bargaining Team! This offer includes a 10.5% wage increase over the life of the contract as well as increases and expansions to multiple premium pay options! We also were able to secure improvements to our scheduling language, retroactive pay, and compensation for those who are at the top of the scale.
“We had a productive bargaining meeting and reached several tentative agreements, which is an encouraging sign of the progress we’re making together. While we still have work to do on the non-economic items, the discussion remained constructive. We are hopeful that we will continue building on this momentum and make further progress at our next bargaining session.” – Clari Ramos, Nutrition Pharmacist
Yesterday we met with the Employer for the second time. It was their turn to get back to us on our proposals. After their presentation our team worked the rest of the afternoon to respond to their proposals. See the tentative agreements (TAs) we've reached so far (please keep in mind that nothing is final until all members vote and approved the Contract).
Our member-led Bargaining Team met with representatives from First and Goal on Wednesday, July 22, to continue negotiations for our first union contract.
We are set to meet the Employer again on August 6 and 27. You must become part of this process and ensure that your committee gets the strength and stamina to finish this contract negotiation with the best outcome possible regardless of the hurdles that they are facing at the table.
We believe outsourcing our union jobs to robots will erode our unity in the worksite, reduce available hours for those who need them to pay the rent, and threaten the stability of our benefits.
Last Friday we met with the Employer for the first time. The Employer presented their initial set of non-economic proposals. Our Bargaining Committee studied their proposals, formulated counterproposals, and introduced an additional non-economic set of proposals.
On Monday, July 20, following a series of well-attended vote meetings, our MultiCare Capital Medical Center Professionals Bargaining Team is overjoyed to announce that our First Ever Union Contract has been ratified!
Through perseverance, dedication, and solidarity, we have transformed MultiCare Capital Medical Center and are proudly UNION REPRESENTED PROFESSIONALS!
We started our sixth day of union contract negotiations with proposals in our court, which we began with a new cadence that we thought a might help our discussions get across and reach the Employer. While we did reach a few new Tentative Agreements (a three-year duration on our contract, clarity around suggesting new premium-eligible certifications through Labor Management Committee, and the removal of some old language referencing an effective date from three years in the past…), I’m sure you can imagine, these aren’t the topics of discussion which our Bargaining Team and coworkers at SJMC care the most about.
We now have contract that gives us a stronger voice on the job, and we can now stand together with our Union siblings from Spokane in our next bargaining cycle.
Our new Union contract includes several workplace protections, as well as increased wages, premium wages, a union wage scale with wage escalators between each step of the scale, a pension, and stronger safety language! All of those provisions go into effect immediately.
On July 17, workers at Payless Foods in Freeland voted and overwhelmingly ratified our new Grocery and Meat Contracts! Our member led Bargaining Team negotiated a two year contract that gets us back to the table sooner to keep ahead of inflation.
Please come vote on the Annual PTO Cashout Election proposed change. This is a change to the current language that was voted on in January and requires another vote.
Read MoreAfter two sessions of bargaining and countless hours of hard work and dedication put in by our bargaining team, we were able to recommend and ratify our new contract which included competitive wages, increases to many premiums with additional premiums for those that go above the minimum requirements which we believe will help recruit and retain qualified Nurses.
We look forward to building on the foundation that we have strengthened and unified during these negotiations. We are calling on all nurses to get involved and share the responsibility in building a strong union within our facilities and show Samaritan Health that we will not be divided in our fight for a fair contract that recognizes and respects all of our hard work and dedication.
Please contact your bargaining team or Union Rep Amy Radcliff at (509) 340-7370 with any questions or concerns.
Your Bargaining Team:
Babette Donnelly, RN ER
Kina Treiber, RN Mother Baby
Ruth Cammack, RN Mother Baby
Teresa Erickson, RN ICU
Russell Roden, RN Clinic
Our Bargaining Team is excited to announce we have reached a tentative agreement with Samaritan Health Hospital that recognizes our hard work and dedication. The employer heard our team’s requests regarding wages and equity and made significant changes that the bargaining team believes will improve retention and recruitment while boosting satisfaction. 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.
Drop-In Vote Meeting!
Monday January 6, 2025
Room 404
6:00 AM — 10:00 AM
2:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Please join the bargaining team in voting YES! Complete documents will be available for review at the vote. You must be a member in good standing to vote. Please reach out to your Union Representative at (509) 340-7369 or any member of the bargaining team with questions.
“We stood in unity and achieved a fair and equitable contract for Samaritan RNs!”
Samaritan Health RN Wage Scale Change vote
Samaritan Health has proposed a mid-contract improvement to our current wage scale for all RNs.
Because it is a permanent change to our contract, we will need to have members in good standing vote on the change.
All members are encouraged to vote YES on Monday, November 14, 2022 any time between 10am–12pm in Room 405.
You will be able to ask any questions and will be provided with the proposal at the vote.
Please reach out to our Union Representative Amy Radcliff at 509-340-7370 with any questions or concerns.
After two sessions of bargaining and countless hours of hard work and dedication put in by your bargaining team, on January 10 and 11 we were able to recommend and ratify our new contract with competitive wage increases and gain some recognition for longevity with increased PTO accrual.
We look forward to building strength and unity within our facilities so that we can show Samaritan that we will not be divided in our fight for a fair contract in the next negotiation!
Please contact your bargaining team or Union Rep Maureen Hatton 509-340-7370 with any questions or concerns.
Your Bargaining Team,
Tammy Fisk
Russell Roden
Gloria Robbins
Rachael Hunter
After just 2 sessions of bargaining, your bargaining team is recommending a “YES” vote on the proposed new 3-year contract with Samaritan Health.
This contract will:
Secure across the bargaining unit wage increase for all members each year of the contract
Improvements to the top of the scale wages
Increase PTO hours accrual rate for over 10 years by adding tiers
Improve floating language
Join us in voting “YES” next week! Members will need to be in good standing and attend the vote in person. Answer to any question and a complete document will be provided at the vote for review.
Join one of our two voting meetings!
Monday, January 10, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 7:30 am to 9:30 am
Vote meetings will be held in Room 407
Bargaining Team: Tammy Fisk, Russell Roden, Gloria Robbins, Rachael Hunter
If you have questions, please reach out to your bargaining team members or Union Representative Maureen Hatton at 509-340-7371
On November 30, our Bargaining Team met with the Employer for our first Bargaining session. After a complete day the Union had given the Employer a complete comprehensive proposal.
Our next bargaining session is scheduled for December 13.
“As we look forward to the Employer’s response let Management know we are UNITED by encouraging your non-member colleagues to sign up today. All of our voices need to be heard.”
- Tammy Fisk, RN
Bargaining Team: (Clockwise from the top) Gloria Robbins, RN ER; Maureen Hatton, Union Rep; Tammy Fisk, RN OB; Russell Roden, RN Clinic; (Not pictured) Rachel Hunter, RN Med Surg Tech
For questions, please reach out to your Bargaining Team or Union Rep Maureen Hatton @ (509) 340-7370
After months of bargaining with Management we have reached a Memorandum of Understanding regarding extra shift pay. Some of the highlights:
Eligibility: Nurse must accept a designated eligible shift within 5 calendar days of its original designation. A Nurse must work full FTE during the week she/he accepts an incentive shift.
Low Census after an extra shift has begun will not affect the payment of incentive shift.
Retroactive to January 24, 2021
Ending April 30, 2021
Incentive Tiers
12 hour shift - $150
10 hour shift - $125
8 hour shift - $100
Please contact Maureen Hatton or one of your Union Stewards for more information.
Aberdeen
Monday, February 13
6:00 pm
Grays Harbor Hospital- West Campus
915 Anderson Drive
Conference Room E - 1st Floor
Auburn
Wednesday, February 15
2:30 pm
Auburn Regional Medical Center
Plaza 1: 202 N Division St
AMC Family Birth Center
Bellevue
Thursday, February 16
9:00 am & 7:00 pm
Sheraton Hotel
100 112th Ave NE
Newport Room
Bellingham
Wednesday, February 15
7:00 pm
Quality Inn Baron Suites
100 E Kellogg Road
Olympus Room
Bremerton
Thursday, February 16
11:00 am
Harrison Medical Center
2520 Cherry Ave
Cafeteria
Brewster
Wednesday, February 15
5:00 pm
Three Rivers Hospital
415 Hospital Way
Hillcrest Admin. Bldg. Room 105
Centralia
Wednesday, February 15
10:00 am
Providence Centralia
914 S Scheuber Road
Cafeteria
Colville/Chewelah
Wednesday, February 15
5:00 pm
Nordlig Hotel
101 W Grant Ave, Chewelah
Meeting Room
Coupeville
Wednesday, February 15
3:15 pm
Whidbey General Hospital
101 N Main St
Conference Room B
Enumclaw
Monday, February 13
1:00 pm
Guesthouse Inn
1000 Griffin Ave
Meeting Room
Everett
Thursday, February 16
9:00 am (New Location)
Teamsters Local 38
2601 Everett Ave
Downstairs Conference Room
Thursday, February 16
7:00 pm
Snohomish Cty PUD
2320 California St
Room - TC1-A
Federal Way
Tuesday, February 14
9:00 am
Hometown Office Suites & Svcs
33530 1st Way South #102
Class Room
Forks
Monday, February 13
2:00 pm
Forks Community Hospital
530 Bogachiel Way
Main Conference Room
Kennewick
Monday, February 13
6:00 pm
IBEW 112
2637 W Albany Ave
Meeting Room
Kent
Monday, February 13
9:00 am & 5:00 pm
Kent Commons
525 4th Ave N
AM-Interurban Room
PM-Mill Creek Room
Lynnwood
Monday, February 13
7:00 pm
Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th St SW
Room 1A
Monroe
Thursday, February 16
3:30 pm
EvergreenHealth Monroe
14701 179th Ave SE
The Café Corner
Moses Lake
Thursday, February 16
5:00 pm
Samaritan Healthcare
801 E Wheeler Road
Classroom 401
Mount Vernon
Tuesday, February 14
7:00 pm
UFCW 21 Office
1510 N 18th St
Conference Room
Oak Harbor
Wednesday, February 15
7:00 pm
Best Western Harbor Plaza
33175 SR 20
Whidbey Room
Olympia
Monday, February 13
12:00 pm
GHC - Olympia Medical Ctr
700 Lily Rd NE
Room A
Tuesday, February 14
3:30 pm
Capital Medical Center
3900 Capital Mall Dr SW
Cafeteria
Wednesday, February 15
1:00 pm
Providence St. Peter Hospital
413 Lily Road NE
Cafeteria
Omak
Tuesday, February 14
2:30 pm
Mid-Valley Hospital
Family Medical Building
800 Jasmine St
Room E (Family Medical Center)
Tuesday, February 14
5:15 pm
Mid-Valley Clinic
529 Jasmine St
Break Room
Port Angeles
Wednesday, February 15
4:30 pm
Olympic Medical Center
939 Caroline Street
Wendel Room
Port Townsend
Tuesday, February 14
12:00 pm & 5:15 pm
Pt. Townsend Senior Ctr.
620 Tyler St
Board Room
Republic
Tuesday, February 14
12:30 pm
Ferry County Memorial Hospital
36 Klondike Road
HUB Conference Room
Sea-Tac
Monday, February 13
7:00 pm
Angle Lake Community Center
4040 S 188th Street, #100
3rd Floor Conference Room
Seattle
Tuesday, February 14
9:30 am & 7:00 pm
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Room 31 Lower Brick Bldg.
Thursday, February 16
9:00 am & 7:00 pm
UFCW 21 - Seattle
5030 1st Ave S
Joe Crump Hall
Sequim
Wednesday, February 15
7:00 pm
Quality Inn
134 River Road
Breakfast Room
Shelton
Wednesday, February 15
12:30 am (New Date & Time)
Mason General
901 Mountain View Dr
Washington Room
Silverdale
Wednesday, February 15
9:00 am & 5:30 pm
UFCW 21 Office
3888 NW Randall Way #105
Conference Room
South Bend
Monday, February 13
3:00 pm
Willapa Harbor Hospital
800 Alder Street
Evergreen Room
Spokane
Thursday, February 16
8:00 am, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
UFCW 21 Office
1710 N Calispel
Conference Room
Tacoma
Tuesday, February 14
2:00 pm & 5:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
621 Tacoma Ave S
Room 119
Tonasket
Wednesday, February 15
12:30 pm & 2:00 pm
North Valley Hospital
203 S. Western Ave
Orientation Room
Walla Walla
Monday, February 13
1:00 pm
Providence St. Mary’s Medical Center
401 W. Poplar St
Vincentian Room
Wenatchee
Thursday, February 16
12:00 pm
Confluence Health
1300 Fuller St
Conference Room A
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