Wenatchee Regional Eye Center - Contract Vote Scheduled—Our Team Recommends a "YES"Vote!

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"Our team is excited to announce we have reached a tentative agreement that reflects our strength and solidarity as a Union. Your vote is critical to solidify this process and create a better working environment for everyone. Let's come together to ensure our future is bright! Now is the time to make our voices heard!"

— Sarah Edwards

"After a long day and extending our negotiations into the evening on December 3, we have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer. We have been bargaining since July and creating something that will make us feel heard and valued. We are very excited about this tentative agreement and feel like this is a huge win for our team at Wenatchee Regional Eye Center. I encourage everyone to come to the vote, learn about what has been accomplished and join our Union so your voice can be heard!"

— Cirri Cornelius

"Following numerous bargaining meetings and an extended day, our Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement on our first contract with the Employer. Our team demonstrated exceptional influence and effectively communicated our interests, reaching an agreement that will change our jobs to careers! The concessions we have secured are substantial, but we will have work to do to be ready for negotiations in two and a half years. As a Bargaining Team member, I strongly recommend that you exercise your voice in favor of this agreement!"

— Martin Hernandez

Contract Vote

Tuesday, December 16
4pm - 8pm
Confluence Health Central Campus Conference Room K

Our team is excited to share the complete document with you at the vote and answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions, reach out to a Bargaining Team member or your Union Rep, Becky Latzel at (509) 340-7370.

Wenatchee Regional Eye Clinic - Bargaining Update

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On October 22, our team met with the Employer and reviewed the Employer's economic proposal. We have responded and sent our proposal for their consideration. We are optimistic about reaching a tentative agreement for your vote soon. Let's show our unity and solidarity by wearing our UFCW 3000 buttons on November 6!

Bargaining Team: Martin Hernandez, Sarah Edwards, Cirri Cornelius

What's Next

Thursday November 6: Wear your UFCW 3000 button. Please reach out to one of your Bargaining Team members to get your button.

Send your solidarity photos to your Union Rep. We'll share them on the next update and the website!

Next Bargaining Sessions

  • Monday November 10

  • Monday November 17

How to Get Involved in Your Union

Update your information to ensure our team can send you all of the updates!

If you have questions, please reach out to your Bargaining Team or Union Rep, Becky Latzel, at (509) 340-7370.

Wenatchee Regional Eye Clinic - Bargaining Update

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Wenatchee Regional Eye Clinic
Bargaining Update

Our bargaining team met with the employer on October 1 and 2 and received the employer's economic proposal. The employer's proposal shows they are hearing our concerns regarding equity. We will be back at the bargaining table on October 22 with our response.

What is next: Leadership trainings!

Intro Shop Steward Training >>
October 15
10:00am or 6:00pm

Steward Training: How to Represent Co-Workers in Investigatory Meetings >>
October 22
10:00am or 6:00pm

Bargaining Team: Martin Hernandez; Sarah Edwards; Cirri Cornelus

"Many hours have been put into the negotiations with the employer, and they have listened. We are almost there. A good employer supported by unions recognizes that providing a good wage elevates the dignity of labor."

— Martin Hernandez

"We appreciate our employer's attention to our concerns. Through collaboration we are building a stronger, more equitable workplace. We are working diligently towards a fair agreement that meets our needs."

— Sarah Edwards

"It has been a process, but it feels good to see things progressing. The employer seems to be hearing our concerns and working with us. I know things have felt slow, but they are ramping up, and progress is occurring."

— Cirri Cornelus

Wenatchee Regional Eye Clinic - Bargaining Update

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Our bargaining team met with the employer on August 13 for a half-day session. We agreed on a couple of non-economics and will meet up again on September 16 & 17. After our session, we worked on our response to the employer's proposals.

"Negotiations are a fundamental part of the collective bargaining process, which helps maintain a balance of power in the workplace."

What's Next:

Please reach out to your bargaining team or Becky Latzel, Union Representative, with any questions or concerns. (509) 340-7370

Bargaining Team: Martin Hernandez, Sarah Edwards, Cirri Cornelius

Bargaining Session

September 16 & 17