Dynacare Labcorp - Continuing Negotiations
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Your Bargaining Team met with Management to continue negotiations. We spent the day discussing wages and market data analysis. It was a productive conversation as far as understanding where each side was coming from on our respective wage proposals BUT we are still very far apart in actual numbers.
“Management called our wage proposal ‘A tall order and Unrealistic’. We are fighting to ensure our wages are competitive in the market and reflect the skill level and hazards that we face on a daily basis. The goal is to recruit and retain high quality staff. We need to show we are united on wages to win.”
— Shelby Tyner
OUR BARGAINING TEAM: Steph Royce, Eli Lanczos, Fredel Albritton, Nancy Pyanowski, Tambra Graham, Shelby Tyner and Sam McVay
Next bargaining dates are December 11 & 18. Questions? Call your Union Rep, Ates Serifsoy @ 206-436-6569
How we win fair wages!
Sign the petition online OR ask your steward or Bargaining team for a physical copy!
Come to our next online CAT meeting to give your input!
Wednesday, December 2
6:30 - 8 PM
Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.Talk to your Bargaining Team and/or Union Rep to find out more ways to be involved!
Providence Centralia Hospital - We Are Essential Workers! Providence Treat Us With Respect!
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On Wednesday, November 18, the Bargaining Team met with Providence. During negotiations the Hospital, rejected closed shop union membership language and continues to reject other union security language.
It is important that we obtain strong union security language so we can enforce the collective bargaining agreement and empower the unit. If we agreed to the Hospital’s proposals around union security and membership, it would result in having no union members and would deteriorate the collective bargaining agreement. The RN unit had weak membership language in past contracts and this resulted in the Hospital offering lower wage increases compared to the RN unit at St. Peter’s.
In addition, we made proposals on EIB and PTO. The Hospital’s position is that they will move forward with the changes to EIB/PTO because these changes were announced before the unit unionized. Our position is that the Hospital should wait to implement any changes and we need to bargain over EIB/PTO. We will be looking into legal avenues to delay the implementation of the program.
One of the Bargaining Team’s priorities is ensuring we protect EIB/PTO. In order to achieve this we will need to take action and show the Hospital that we are willing to fight to keep EIB!
One way to take action is by wearing a sticker and posting a sign in your car while at work. If you have not received a car sign or sticker, please contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep, Erin McCoy @ (206) 436-6598. Our next bargaining session will be on December 9 where we will continue talking about EIB/PTO. In additional, we will be holding a contract action team meeting via Zoom on December 14 @ 5:30 PM, where we will discuss bargaining in more detail.
Your Support Service Bargaining Team: Necole Moore, EVS; KayCee Grimm, Lab; Kim Jorgenson, ED HUC; Aaron Green, Kitchen; Laura Norton, Endo Tech
Lourdes Counseling Center-Continuing to bargain
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Our Bargaining Team: Jordan Cox RN, Pam Garland RN, Paul Knighten MHC, Tim Orr MHC
The turnout this past Wednesday for the leaflet action was great! Thank you for your involvement.
Our Bargaining Committee met with the employer this past Friday for another session. We’re planning to resolve the majority of non-economic proposals this week, so we can focus exclusively on wages. To accomplish this, we will be requesting assistance from a Federal Mediator.
Our next action will require even greater numbers than the leafletting action. Please continue your involvement by joining the CAT Zoom meeting on December 9 where we will discuss the next action in specific detail. Without divulging too much information, it will require maximum involvement from co-workers, friends, and families.
We’re nearing the finish line--stay strong.
Join our online CAT Meeting!
Wednesday, December 9
5 PM via Zoom
Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details.
Stay up to date: Lourdes Counseling Facebook Page
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Rep Austen Louden @ 509-340-7372
PCC - Bargaining Team Meets for the First Day of Preparations
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Our member-led Bargaining Team, pictured left to right, top to bottom:
Atsuko Koseki, Edmonds Deli
Greg Brooks, Fremont Meat
Keith Allery, Greenlake Village Deli
Quinn Ráo, Ballard Front End
Scott Shiflett, Redmond Meat
Yasab Pfister, Burien Front End
Our Bargaining Team met as a group on Tuesday and discussed results of the bargaining survey and started the hard work of crafting proposals including:
Cleanup language
New Safety language
Improvements to our pension
“Despite PCC’s obstructionist efforts we are nearing our signature goal to get workers nominated for the PCC Board of Trustees. Now we’re ready to fight for a fair contract that respects all workers.”
— Our PCC Bargaining Team
Friends and family can file a customer comment supporting workers on the PCC Board at:
Next Contract Action Meeting dates will be announced shortly. Join a meeting to be part of the process!
Bartell Drugs - We Need Safety and Living Wages
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Your Bargaining Team met with the Employer on Wednesday, November 18. There was some progress on issues like Bereavement Leave, where workers will no longer have to attend the funeral of an immediate family member in order to be able to take paid time off to grieve. Unfortunately, there was little progress with the biggest issues on the table.
So, keep those stickers on, and if your store needs more call your rep today!
Management says Union “Asks” are “Way Out There”
In the previous session Bartell Drugs’ wage proposal contained little to no raises for most workers. The Bargaining Team made a counter-proposal that stuck to our concept of keeping our wages above the legal minimum wage that increases with our years of service. Management said that this and other proposals we made are “way out there”.
“Let’s see Management try live on $14.20 an hour and then see how ‘way out there’ our proposals are.”
— Kia Haggerty (Bargaining Team, Burien Bartell)
Safety in Retail During a Pandemic
During the session we talked about the increasing problems with social distancing in our stores, and the ongoing results of the inspections that union reps are doing. Cases of Coronavirus are continuing to explode locally and across the US, and our work in retail puts us especially at risk. We need to stand together and make sure that we keep our lives at work as safe. This isn’t just important for union workers at Bartell’s, it’s important for us all.
We let Management know that they should be doing more to limit the number of customers in our stores, and to make sure that they are wearing masks and maintaining social distance. To make sure that they do that, the Bargaining Team needs to hear from you and your coworkers about when there are problems with:
Customers not wearing masks in the stores,
Customers not maintaining social distancing while shopping or standing in line,
If there aren’t floor decals establishing social distancing for check-out or directions for one-way aisles,
When we don’t have enough time to properly clean high traffic areas and surfaces (registers, carts, shelves, etc.)
Reps will continue doing safety inspections and gathering evidence. But please don’t wait, contact your Union Rep and let them know what is happening. Staying healthy and safe is too important to wait!
Other Updates
Bartell’s still wants to eliminate overtime after 10 hours and when 6 days is worked in a week,
The Employer continues to reject our proposal to have work the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas be voluntary or assigned by reverse seniority,
Bartell’s is refusing agree to severance compensation for store closures,
Management’s team continues to express concern about maintaining our health care benefits and the new pension structure adopted by the grocery stores represented by UFCW 21. These are some of the most important benefits of our union contract, and they need to be maintained now and for the future.
We meet again to bargain with Bartell Drugs on December 11 and 18.
Cascade Specialty Pharmacy - You're Invited! Proposal Meeting
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The time has arrived to open your Union contract and negotiate new and updated language, wages, and benefits.
You should have already received a bargaining survey, therefore, the next step is to hold a proposal meeting when we will discuss the results of the survey, prioritize bargaining issues, and begin crafting our proposals.
The proposal meeting will be held virtually through Zoom on Monday, November 23 @ 6:00 PM. You can join by either downloading the Zoom app or simply calling into the details listed.
It will more important than ever to participate in the bargaining process as we deal with the unprecedented challenges during the global pandemic. We hope to see you at the proposal meeting, but in the meantime, please make sure you complete your bargaining survey and return it as soon as possible.
Providence Sacred Heart Tech - Bargaining Continues
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We have spent the last two bargaining sessions discussing contract language that members voiced concerns over and were able to get our non-economic proposals on the table. It is still early in the bargaining process and Zoom meetings can be challenging but we are confident that with the four future dates we have scheduled we will have all non-economic and economical proposals from both sides out.
Please stay informed by making sure that your contact information is updated with the Union or contact one of your Bargaining Team members. Contact your Union Representative Maureen Hatton @ 509-340-7370 with any questions or concerns
OUR BARGAINING TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT TOP TO BOTTOM: Sam Zabala, Respiratory Therapist; Jackie Williams, UFCW21 Negotiator; Miriam Critelli, Pharmacy Tech; Shane Sullivan Peds, Sonographer; Teresa Bowden, Respiratory Therapist; Jim McGuinness, Attorney; Lisa Aker, Surgical Tech; Derek Roybal, CV Tech; Aaron Bryant, IR Tech; Angela Holmes, Surgical Tech; Kevin Lange, Mental Health Counselor; Jason VanCurler, EP Tech; NOT PICTURED: Laurie Trudeau, Respiratory Therapist; Maureen Hatton, UFCW 21 Representative
Dynacare Labcorp - “Frankly, Hazard Pay is Trendy”
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On Monday, we continued our discussion on Pandemic safety, scheduling, and staffing. We are happy to announce that we have reached an agreement on our Staffing committee proposal, which includes stronger language that compels the employer to seriously consider the committees proposal and the ability to grieve Management’s response.
We saw some movement from Management on our scheduling and Pandemic safety proposal, but we need to keep up the pressure to secure the language we need. We plan to shift our focus onto wages in the next sessions and would love your input as we move forward.
“According to Management even though it’s an inherently hazardous job, during the pandemic we are not entitled to hazard pay because we signed up to work in healthcare. ‘Frankly, hazard pay is trendy’ was the response we got on our pandemic safety proposal. We believe this a disrespectful and inappropriate response from Management as it doesn’t take into account the additional hazard of working during a global pandemic.”
— Fredel Albritton
OUR BARGAINING TEAM: Fredel Albritton, Steph Royce, Eli Lanczos, Sam McVay, Nancy Pyanowski, Shelby Tyner, and Tambra Graham.
3 things you can do this week to Help Win a Fair Contract:
James Tower Visit on 11/18: Come talk with your Bargaining Team and Union staff in-person to discuss the contract, share your ideas and bring up any issues you have! We’ll be in the 2nd floor break room from 1 - 4 PM
Join the Online CAT meeting Wednesday, 11/18 @ 6:30 - 8 PM. Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.
Next Bargaining Dates: 11/23, 12/11
Summit Pacific Medical Center - The Hard Work Continues
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We reached tentative agreements today on seniority as well as per diem scheduling and availability. More importantly we responded to Management’s bad economic proposals. Our Bargaining Team is holding our position on holiday pay, wage increases, and we are still refusing to allow discipline to affect our pay.
Our Bargaining Team: Angi Swinhart—RN, Clinic; Kristen Frazer—Registration Specialist; Barbara Ford—ED HUC; Jeff Redmond—ED Tech; Alicia Wood—RN, ED
Our next bargaining date is December 4.
Providence Centralia Hospital - Providence Proposes Weak Contract Language!
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On November 11, we bargained with Providence. We discussed several articles: union representation/access to the Hospital, union membership, unit layoffs, low census, and EIB/PTO. The Hospital continues to reject our proposals, which are similar to the current contract language of the RN unit at Centralia. The Hospital is intent on curtailing our union rights through our contract. Although we are a newly organized unit, we believe that our unit deserves the same benefits as the RNs.
The only way we will win those benefits is by showing the Hospital that we are united and willing to fight for our benefits, like EIB. In our last session, the Hospital stated they are going to move forward with the new EIB program as of January 1, 2021. We believe that they cannot move forward with that plan and they must maintain current policies until we have reached an agreement, according to the National Labor Relations Act. As so, we will be pursing every avenue to prevent this change from taking effect.
In our next bargaining session, the Hospital will be making a presentation around EIB/PTO and we expect this article to be contentious. In addition, we will be distributing a petition to request the Hospital be transparent about their finances, especially since Providence received COVID-19 relief money from the government.
If you need more car signs or stickers, please contact Erin McCoy—Union Rep, 206-436-6598—or your Bargaining Team. Our next contract action team meeting to discuss updates and next steps will be on November 19 @ 5:30 PM on Zoom.
In Solidarity, Your Tech Bargaining Team: Jen Mullins, Rad Tech; Jamie Freeman, RT; Verity Olsen, Pharmacy Tech; Kathleen Spencer, RT; Jen Frunz, Mammo Tech
Providence St. Peter Hospital - Providence Won’t Let Us Sit At The “Adult Table!”
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On November 10, we bargained with Providence. We discussed several articles: leave of absence, union representation/access to the Hospital, union membership, retirement, health insurance, and EIB/PTO. The Hospital continues to reject our proposals, which are similar to the current contract language of the RN unit at St Peter’s. Although we are a newly organized unit, we believe that our unit deserves the same benefits as the RNs.
The only way we will win those benefits is by showing the Hospital that we are united and willing to fight for our benefits, like EIB. In our last session, the Hospital stated they are going to move forward with the new EIB program as of January 1, 2021. We believe that they cannot move forward with that plan and they must maintain current policies until we have reached an agreement, according to the National Labor Relations Act. As so, we will be pursing every avenue to prevent this change from taking effect.
In our next bargaining session, we will be discussing EIB/PTO at length and expect this article to be contentious. In addition, we will be distributing a petition to request the Hospital be transparent about their finances, especially since Providence received COVID-19 relief money from the government.
If you need more car signs or stickers, please contact Erin McCoy—Union Rep, 206-436-6598—or your Bargaining Team. Our next contract action team meeting to discuss updates and next steps will be on November 17 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom.
In solidarity,
Josh Wood (CT), Shapel Morgan (X-ray), Colleen Castenada (Cath Lab), Rae Lynn Korpi (RT)
Northwest Administrators - Bargaining Continues: Waiting on Management’s Economic Counter
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We are working on getting a Letter of Understanding during COVID and are encouraged to finalize it after next week’s bargaining session. We continue to be far apart on wage increases and will hopefully narrow that gap soon. Stay tuned for more information after our next bargaining session on November 20.
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Representative Cathy Macphail @ 206-436-6584.
“The Bargaining Team has common purpose, common sense and pursuing common ground. We continue to progress and make adjustments to our game plan. This is a season like no other. We need to see some numbers on the board. Our overall success requires your support then victory that can be celebrated collectively. Our goal is for a contract that provides wage increases for everyone.”
— Lulu Morgan
BARGAINING TEAM: Chris Covey, Jennifer Harris, Iva Johnson, Katrina Kromm, Lulu Morgan, Grace Tsuchikawa
PCC administration is obstructing our coop democracy
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PCC administration is trying to block our union and community advocates from gathering signatures to nominate PCC workers to serve on the co-op’s Board of Trustees. We believe this violates the democratic process and the values of our co-op. Over the last several months PCC administration has:
Obstructed workers’ access to comprehensive election information
Refused to allow workers to collect signatures electronically, even as COVID surges in our community
Banned signature-gatherers from being outside PCC stores
We deserve a fair process that values the voices of PCC workers. Two PCC workers, Donna Rasmussen and Laurae McIntyre, are currently running for Board seats and need thousands of signatures to earn their nominations. PCC is doing their best to obstruct the process of getting workers on the Board. We have filed a grievance against PCC for the actions they have taken to attempt limiting our ability to gather the signatures needed to get workers nominated. We know that PCC members are not going to stop fighting to get workers on the Board or be intimidated by PCC’s actions.
Running worker candidates is a right in our union contract, and winning seats on the Board of Trustees is an important part of strengthening Democracy in PCC.
Look for a petition to sign at your store today or contact your union rep to help gather signatures!
HOW YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN HELP
Call the PCC office at 206-547-1222 and tell them:
“I’m a PCC shopper, and I’m asking the CEO to stop blocking workers from running for the Board of Trustees. Give Laurae and Donna a fair and safe process to get on the ballot by following your by-laws and letting workers collect signatures electronically.”
You can also file a customer comment at: pccmarkets.com/contact-us
Dynacare Labcorp - Our Actions are Working!
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Your Bargaining Team met with Management to continue negotiations on Tuesday, November 10. Thanks to you all stickering up and taking action, we got some meaningful movement from Management on our staffing, scheduling and Pandemic safety proposals. We must continue to keep up the pressure by taking action together and showing Management that we are united for a FAIR Contract!
“Management finally responded to our Pandemic Safety, Scheduling, and Staffing proposals! While we have not reached an agreement yet, we are getting closer. We need your input on where the membership wants us to go with these important issues at this juncture. YOU are the Union, and we are only strong if we stand together!”
— Steph Royce
OUR BARGAINING TEAM: Steph Royce, Eli Lanczos, Fredel Albritton, Nancy Pyanowski, Tambra Graham, Shelby Tyner and Sam McVay
Next bargaining dates are November 16 & 23. Questions? Call your Union Rep, Ates Serifsoy @ 206-436-6569
How do we win? By taking action right now in these ways:
Come to our next CAT meeting on November 18 @ 6:30 - 8 PM via ZOOM to share your ideas! Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.
Talk to your Bargaining Team and/or Union Rep to find out more ways to be involved!
Lourdes Counseling Center - Continuing to Bargain
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We met with Management again on Friday, November 6 and were able to get a few agreements, but Management continues to refuse to negotiate Economics until the non-economics are finished.
Although we were able to make significant progress on Safety, wages remain a top priority.
Please reach out to your bargaining team to stay informed on continuing negotiations and how you can be part of building our negotiation strength. Contact your Union Representative Austen Louden at 509-340-7372 or alouden@ufcw21.org with any questions or concerns.
Our Bargaining Team: Jordan Cox, Pam Garland, Paul Knighten, Tim Orr
Summit Pacific Medical Center - Continuing to Bargain
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Our Union Bargaining Team met with Management on November 6 to continue negotiating our first contract. Although we made some movement at the table we still have concerns around Safety, Staffing, Job Security, Wages and Benefits. We were able to secure some additional bargaining dates and will meet again on November 13.
We also had our Contract Action Team meetings on November 4. We discussed how we can band together with other teams in bargaining so that we can win strong contracts across the area. We also started planning to take action for a fair contract at Summit in December.
Our Bargaining Team: Angi Swinhart—RN, Clinic; Kristen Frazer—Registration Specialist; Barbara Ford—ED HUC; Jeff Redmond—ED Tech; Alicia Wood—RN, ED
UPCOMING DATES
November 17, 7:30 PM
Joint Contract Action Meeting with members from SPMC, Mason General, and Grays Harbor—RSVP below!
https://bit.ly/CATNov17
December 9
Caravan for fair contract at Summit Pacific—stay tuned for more details!
St. Anne Hospital Pro-Tech - Contract Ratified!
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We are excited to announce that members at St. Anne Hospital overwhelmingly voted to approve the new Pro-Tech contract! Our new contract includes historic wage increases, new steps added to the wage scale, increased standby and weekend premiums, stronger safety committee language and more.
Members should expect to notice the wage increase and ratification bonus within the next two pay periods. If you have any questions, please reach out to Union Representative Ates Serifsoy at (206) 436-6569.
