Hudson News Bargaining Update
/On March 4, our bargaining team met with Hudson News to present our non-economic proposal which included:
Read MoreOn March 4, our bargaining team met with Hudson News to present our non-economic proposal which included:
Read MoreOur Union was recently informed that many members were being underpaid per our union contract. Our contract stipulates that union Hudson News workers will be paid above minimum wage. In January, the minimum wage in SeaTac went up, so our minimum wage escalator scale in our contract for 2024 is:
0-1 Years at Hudson: $19.87/hour
2-3 Years at Hudson: $19.97/hour
4+ Years at Hudson: $20.40/hour
On April 1, 2024, workers with 4+ years will be moved to $21.40/hour. Our union met with the Employer to discuss workers’ issues with being paid under the contract minimum, and we received an agreement that Hudson will correct the mistake, with back-pay, by the end of February. If you work at the Hudson Warehouse, your wage rates have not been affected by minimum wage and will not change until our negotiations in 2025.
Our contract had an error regarding workers’ sick time carryover from year to year. Workers should receive 80 hours of sick time carryover, not 40 hours. We are working on resolving that issue with the Employer.
If you have questions about sick time carryover or if you are you being paid less than what the contract requires, Call union representative Dominick Ojeda at 206-436-6586 with any questions.
Make sure to review the contract regularly, enforcing our contract is an important aspect of union activity, and so that you know the other benefits our union contract guarantees ▸
Shukri Hashi works at SeaTac Airport in Hudson News retail stores, has been a longtime shop steward, and served on the bargaining committee representing her coworkers during negotiations for their union contract. Shukri’s activism also extends outside her job and includes fighting for better protections for renters with the Stay Housed, Stay Healthy Coalition.
As protections for keeping people housed during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic have been brought to an end, it has pushed many vulnerable families into crisis and some have become unhoused. Shukri has seen that when this happens it ripples outward and disrupts our communities and neighborhoods. She recently testified at a SeaTac City Council meeting calling on the city to pass protections for renters like capping late fees, strong just cause requirements for evictions, and having rental assistance programs that will help prevent another public health crisis while we continue to deal with the ongoing pandemic.
Shukri wants union members to know that together we can fight for healthy communities and justice on and off the job.
You are invited to a Union Meeting on September 14 to receive important information on Unemployment, Healthcare, Benefits, Jobs, and More.
We will be joined by King County Rapid Response, the Washington State Labor Council, and Community Organizations.
Language interpretation available—please RSVP with your language needs by calling Union Representative Monica Smith, 206-436-6524
Monday, September 14
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Join by computer or phone — download the Zoom App to make it easy!
Computer:
Phone:
253-215-8782
Zoom Meeting ID: 852 1592 2174
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will happen to my healthcare benefits?
If you were laid off in July, you will have healthcare through September. If you were laid off in August, you will have healthcare through October. Join us at the meeting on Sept 14 to learn about future options. Questions? Please contact Sound Health and Wellness Trust, 206-282-4500.
Will I be called back to work at Hudson New or Dufry?
Our Union contract has “recall rights” meaning that as work becomes available, you will be offered employment again by seniority. It’s important to keep Hudson informed of any changes to your phone number and email.
What about my Retirement Benefits? Is there emergency hardship assistance?
All Hudson and Dufry workers have Retirement Benefits through Western Employees Benefits Plan. You qualify for a Covid-19 related hardship due to Layoff and may immediately request funds if you are in need. You will be asked to provide a copy of a layoff letter stating the reason for the layoff is due to the pandemic. Questions? Contact EB Management,1-800-524-4852.
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