MACY’S - Talks resume next week

MACY’S
TALKS RESUME NEXT WEEK

Our upcoming bargaining sessions, scheduled for November 6 and 7, are crucial as we face the possibility of an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike later this month.

As we return to the bargaining table, we do so in the face of a series of tactics employed by Macy’s to frustrate the process.

Initially, they prematurely attempted to declare an impasse, which would have halted negotiations and imposed the offer we had overwhelmingly rejected. More recently, they attempted to cancel our bargaining session on November 7, citing the unavailability of a mediator.

We pushed back on both and won, forcing the employer to continue talks on both days next week!

Our Union Bargaining Team is gearing up for two pivotal days with Macy’s as we explore various alternatives to achieve an agreement. However, we are also moving forward with full preparations for a ULP strike at this time.

If you haven’t done so already, please contact your picket captain to sign up for shifts on the picket line to qualify for the $500/week strike benefit.

We will provide further updates next week.

UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE UPDATE

As we all know, UFCW Local 3000 filed an unfair labor practice against Macy’s on September 25 for their illegal retaliation against our Bargaining Team member Liisa Luick. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), responsible for addressing labor law violations, has regrettably not yet responded to our charges against Macy’s. We will keep you informed as this situation unfolds.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PICKET SIGN MAKING PARTY
November 13 @ 1-2PM, UFCW 3000 Des Moines Office, 23040 Pacific Hwy S Suite 101, Des Moines, WA 98198
Sign up at: https://www.mobilize.us/ufcw3000/event/591699/

CONTRACT ACTION TEAM MEETING
Alderwood - November 14 @ 1PM—2PM: Elemental Pizza , 3000 184th St SW #948, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Bellingham - November 15 @ 1PM—2PM: Bellis Fair Mall Food Court, One Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226

Southcenter - November 16 @ 1PM—2PM: Southcenter Mall Food Court, 2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188

Our Union Bargaining Team: Azia Domingo, Curtisy Bryant, Emily Hunter, Liisa Luick, Nicole Hardin.

Trios Health (RNs) - Tentative agreement reached for contract extension and wage increases

Trios Health (RNs)
Tentative Agreement reached for contract extension and wage increases

In an attempt to address the immediate retention and recruitment issues at Trios Health the Bargaining Team and Administration met to discuss the possibility of extending the current contract with an increase to compensation and some other small changes. After two long days of conversations, we were able to reach a tentative agreement that will close the gap in compensation with our geographic competitor which we believe will help make our hospital the most desired place to work in the region.

Our Bargaining Team worked hard to make sure that everyone got substantial economic increases and that premium pays were also increased in many areas including Charge Nurse, On-Call, Night shift differential, Preceptor and PRN differential.

Join your coworkers and Bargaining Team and vote “YES” to the agreement

Monday, November 13
7am—11am
Care Center Conference room, 3rd Floor

A complete document of the contract and the new wage scale will be available at the vote with our Bargaining Team to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have. You must be a member in good standing to vote. For questions, please reach out to your Union Rep Juanita Quezada @ 509-340-7407.

Our Trios Health Bargaining Team (L—R): Union Rep Juanita Quezada; Holly Hurst, Med Surg RN; Jamie Bezotte, ER RN; Tamara Ottenbreit, Birthing Center RN; Keishi Nitta, ICU RN; Not pictured: Stephanie Weibe,OR RN

Multicare Auburn Medical Center Professional - Bargaining Begins!

Bargaining Team: Pharmacist Brent Kirshenbaum, Social Worker Brittany Owen, and Mental Health Technician Ramona Strassburg (stand-in)

“I am excited about being a part of the bargaining process and to advocate for my fellow healthcare professionals.”
—Brittany Owen, Social Worker  

Your Union Bargaining Team has met with MultiCare a few times and exchanged proposals. Through their commitment to the process and advocacy for their coworkers, we have made some progress.

Contract language that has been tentatively agreed to include:

• Status Review: a process for part-time employees to have a review of their FTE if continuously working over their assigned FTE.

• Evaluations: requiring the employer to maintain a system which provides for employee evaluations on a probationary and annual basis.

• Recall: a process the employer must follow to reinstate any employee who has been laid off.

• Nondiscrimination: the absence or avoidance of discrimination, officially affirming a federal government policy of nondiscrimination in employment.

Important proposals we are still working on are:

• Staffing: working to address critical issues related to staffing levels, workload, and patient care.

• Floating: establishing fair guidelines and restrictions for floating to other facilities.

• Preceptor: clarifying the role and responsibilities of preceptors within our workplace along with a market competitive premium.

• Labor Management Committee: establishing a committee to give workers a voice after contract negotiations are over.

Our Bargaining Team is working on other issues and will continue to focus on the above issues as we reserve most economic proposals for later in the process. Other bargaining dates that have been confirmed include November 2 and 9; we will be requesting additional future bargaining dates from Management.

Throughout this negotiation process, we are committed to keeping you informed and engaged. We will schedule regular bargaining update meetings and disseminate important communications through multiple channels, including text and email.

Your engagement and involvement in this process are vital. Staying informed and standing together as a union demonstrates your collective strength. It’s important to remember that your unified efforts and voices have the power to shape the future of MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss the negotiations further, please do not hesitate to reach out to your dedicated Union Representative Ian Jacobson at 206-436-6550.

Kaiser Continues to Ignore Staffing Crisis & Partnership - KP execs refuse to honor our contributions

Kaiser Continues to Ignore Staffing Crisis & Partnership
KP execs refuse to honor our contributions

For the past year, we’ve called on Kaiser Permanente to partner with us to address the staffing crisis. We’ve told KP management that increasing pay is a key part of fixing the staffing crisis. KP refuses to reopen our contract to address ATB raises to reflect the dramatic change in inflation, the labor market, employee morale, and staffing shortages that have occurred since 2021. KP says they will not make the changes needed to address the current staffing crisis and does not acknowledge how conditions have changed since two years ago. KP’s response does not reflect partnership or a commitment to employees. Kaiser Permanente executives continue to bury their heads in the sand about what our members are experiencing.

At a time when the CDC is calling on healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente to take immediate steps to address worker burnout, KP refuses to honor our contributions.

In a recent Alliance survey:

• 95% said the staffing crisis is affecting patient care and access.

• 90% said the staffing crisis has increased stress and impacts our mental health.

• Increasing wages and improving working conditions were the top two solutions to address the staffing crisis.

Our survey results showed what many of you already know - the staffing crisis at KP is dire and demands an urgent comprehensive response. And yet Kaiser Permanente refuses to take tangible actions to address the staffing crisis with wage increases and improved working conditions.

We must continue to push KP at the national level and at the front lines to do the right thing and WAGE UP! If we want to be competitive and provide the care and service our patients deserve, KP needs to act now! Join us and call on KP to Wage Up, Staff Up, and Partner Up, today.

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Lump Sum Update

Our Alliance-KP National Agreement calls for a 2% lump sum effective this October, based on earnings in the prior 26 pay periods. As is unfortunately typical of KP’s flawed HR connect system, it is taking KP a long time to calculate the correct payments. KP has told us you should expect to see your lump sum on either November 10 or November 17 depending on the pay period cycle in your region.

The lump sum will be based on actual earnings during the 26 pay periods of the prior contract year, including base pay, overtime pay, differentials, sick and vacation pay, etc. The calculation does not include bonus and benefit payments. It is based on actual earnings, not FTE status, so employees

PRMCE RN Emergency Bargaining Update Meeting on November 3 at 8pm

On November 3, we will be in negotiations with PRMCE. By the end of that day, we hope to either reach a mutually acceptable agreement, but in the absence of one we will be prepared to issue a 10-day strike notice. We are holding an emergency bargaining update meeting on November 3 at 8pm after negotiations with the Employer via Zoom for strike captains. The meeting is open to all nurses who wish to join us!

Join Zoom Meeting November 3 @8PM here >>

Meeting ID:814 0844 3293Passcode:000410
One tap mobile: +12532158782,,81408443293# 

Update on Strike Benefit Forms:

We previously shared that nurses need to complete a W4 form , I9 form, and share identification documents to receive Union Strike Benefits. We have now been able to simplify the process to one single W9 form! This also means the benefit will not be taxed.

To receive Union Strike Benefits, nurses will need to complete a W9 form with Union Staff. We will be providing physical forms in the Hospital with the sections highlighted that need to be completed and signed. Originals must be returned into Union staff. We will be sending out days/times staff will be at both Hospital campuses. If you already completed the W4/I9, sorry for duplication! We will need you to complete the W9 form. We apologize for the inconvenience.

November 2: Strike Paperwork @ Colby 5:30 am – 2pm and at Pavilion: 9:30 am – 2pm
 
November 3: Strike Paperwork @ Colby 5:30 am – 2pm and at Pavilion: 11am – 2pm

Planned Parenthood - New 2 Year Contract ratified with Resounding 99% YES Vote

Planned Parenthood
New 2 Year Contract ratified with Resounding 99% YES Vote

Our contract was ratified on October 26, 2023, and it includes improved wages, benefits and working conditions.

“The past 6 months of bargaining has been a humbling experience. Bargaining Team members were both inspiring and dedicated. Their commitment to establishing labor rights for our bargaining unit, most of whom we have never formally met, is to be commended. We represented a diverse bargaining unit during this process, and I am proud of every individual that shared their personal story with me or my team members. It is your testimony that inspired the changes we fought for. I could not be prouder to be a part of a Bargaining Team that genuinely argued for equality and equity for our entire unit. I am honored to be a part of this process and to have colleagues that are TRULY aligned with labor rights.” —Melissa Grindstaff, Bargaining Team

“As a Planned Parenthood employee and UFCW member for the last 12 years, this was my first contract negotiation, and I learned so much! It was fascinating to see how negotiations worked from the inside and how to manage the dynamics of the process both virtually and in person. I enjoyed not only being able to provide my colleagues with information about how negotiations were going, but also being able to be a sounding board about their concerns as things progressed. I am eternally grateful for the passion, knowledge, and support of everyone who served on the Bargaining Team!” —Michel Metcalf, Bargaining Team

“Thank you to all my coworkers who bravely and vulnerably shared their stories in effort to win new and Improved benefits, safeguards and fairer pay. This new contract builds upon all the hard fought victories of years past since we unionized in 1985. When we talk, we realize we are not alone. We are stronger together asking for what we need to do our work and serve our patients, to thrive not just survive.” —Alison Deboise, Bargaining Team

Please reach out to a Bargaining Team member or contact Union Rep Charlie King @ 206-436-6518 with any questions or concerns.

PRMCE RN We prepare to strike!

On Sunday, October 29, we will be going door to door around Colby and Pacific/Pavilion Campus to inform everyone about our upcoming strike and distribute yard signs. Join us at 11 am!

Event Info: Everett Canvass/Lawn Sign Distribution: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm PDT - Milkhouse Coffee Company, 4405 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98203.

Join us for a strike sign-making event on Monday, October 30, from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Snohomish County Labor Temple.

Bring your children, family, and friends to our "Spooktacular Sign-Making Soiree"! You can learn about effective strike tactics against PRMCE, enjoy treats for your kids, and make your strike sign.

Event Info: Spooktacular Sign-Making Soiree: 4 pm to 8 pm at the Snohomish County Labor Temple, 2810 Lombard St., Everett, WA 98201.

Strike Captain Meeting (open to all nurses)

Event Info: Every Tuesday at 8 pm via this link:https://www.mobilize.us/ufcw3000/event/575629/

Upcoming Events:

October 31: Strike Paperwork @ Colby cafeteria and Pacific bistro Campus at 11am - 2pm   

November 1: Strike Paperwork @ Colby cafeteria and Pacific bistro Campus at 11am - 2pm 

November 2: Kaiser Permanente on Strike in Everett -join the line!

November 2: Strike Paperwork @ Colby cafeteria and Pacific bistro Campus at 11am - 2pm

November 3: Bargaining resumes with PRMCE

Recent important updates:

PCC Contract Votes Scheduled

Bargaining Team Recommends a NO Vote on Management’s Latest Contract Offer

After months of negotiations, PCC Management has put forth their latest offer, and our Bargaining Team wants all union members to see for themselves if this offer is really good enough. While many tentative agreements have been reached throughout negotiations, there is still division on key issues, including across-the-board wage increases, Board of Trustees language, and more. We believe PCC can do better, that is why our Bargaining Team is recommending a NO VOTE on this offer. 

Vote meetings have been scheduled on Thursday, November 9 for all PCC workers in good standing to review the offer from Management, ask our union member Bargaining Team questions, and vote on whether to accept or reject the offer.

Contract Votes for Thursday, November 9:

9:00am — 12:00pm

West Seattle PCC: 2749 California Ave SW. Seattle, WA 98116
Burien PCC: 15840 1st Ave. South, Burien, WA 98148
Green Lake Village PCC: 450 NE 71st St. Seattle, WA 98115
Bothell PCC: 22621 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98021
Fremont PCC: 600 North 34th St. Seattle, WA 98103
Bellevue PCC:  11615 NE 4th St. Bellevue, WA 98004
Ballard PCC: 1451 NW 46th St. Seattle, WA 98107
View Ridge PCC: 6514 40th Ave NE. Seattle, WA 98115

2:00pm — 5:00pm

Columbia City PCC: 3610 South Edmunds St. Seattle, WA 98118
Central District PCC: 2230 E Union St. Seattle, WA 98122
Downtown PCC: 1320 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
Redmond PCC: 11435 Avondale Rd NE. Redmond, WA 98052
Edmonds PCC: 9803 Edmonds Wy. Edmonds, WA 98020
Issaquah PCC: 1810 12th Ave NW. Issaquah, WA 98027
Kirkland PCC: 430 Kirkland Wy. Kirkland, WA 98033
Greenlake PCC: 7504 Aurora Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98103

Macy’s PICK YOUR STRIKE SCHEDULE TODAY!

In preparation for a possible unfair labor practice (ULP) strike over the holidays, members are now able to begin selecting strike schedules.

In order to be eligible for strike benefits, members are required to put in a minimum of 20 hours per week on the picket line. As a reminder, the UFCW Local 3000 strike benefit is set at $500 for the first week and, if a longer ULP strike is deemed necessary, the benefit increases to $750 for the second week and beyond.

Your Picket Captains and Union Representatives will be equipped with schedule booklets, which is where you can pick your preferred strike shifts. Strike shifts are broken into 4 hour chunks, so we ask that you select five (5), four (4) hour shifts and commit to walking the strike line during your selected shifts.

You have the option to sign up for more than one shift per day or spread your schedule across the week. It is advisable to choose shifts that align as closely as possible with your regular Macy’s work schedule. Preferred shift times may fill up quickly, so don’t delay selecting your shifts!

While we are actively preparing for a ULP strike, it’s important to note that we are also making every effort to avoid it. We have negotiations scheduled with the Employer on November 6 & 7, and our Bargaining Team is dedicated to good faith negotiations with Macy’s as the parties continue to work towards an agreement.

However, if Macy’s does not return to the table in good faith, we will proceed with our strike preparations. Stay tuned for another update next week.

Downtown Dog Lounge Bargaining Update

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center - No real movement on wages!

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center
No real movement on wages!

On October 26, our Bargaining Team met with Management for our TENTH negotiation session.

Management reviewed our proposal on economics, and they disregarded our efforts to find a compromise. We are under market at the beginning steps of the wage scales to attract new talent and be safely staffed. It’s frustrating that we were only given three hours for negotiations today because of Management’s time zone conflicts.

Our next bargaining session has been pushed from November 9 to November 28 due to WhidbeyHealth’s administration conflicts.

Get involved! Let your voice be heard! Be loud and proud!

Wear your union swag, as your wages and benefits depend on your participation. Find Jennifer in the Lab or the next time our Union Rep Celia is on site on November 6 for more information.

If you have any questions about the bargaining process, please contact our Union Rep Celia @ (360) 419-4678.

Providence St. Peter Hospital (RN Case Managers) - Bargaining Continues

Providence St. Peter Hospital - RN Case Managers
Bargaining Continues

Our Bargaining Team met with Management once again on Monday, October 23. We have continued to trade proposals, with our side of the table trying to get as much experience recognized on the existing RN wage scale for purposes of placement.

Since 100% credit for nursing experience would mean very healthy raises for those of us with multiple decades in this field, it has continued to be a challenge to get a tentative agreement we can present for a vote. Management has given us variations on two ideas, one which would credit 50% of our experience and place us on the existing scale, and another which creates a second wage scale just for Case Managers. This second option does not appeal to us, because the top steps of the wage scale are lesser than those of the existing RN scale, even though they are offering to place us further along the scale.

As you will know by the time this reaches you, we will have met with as many of you as we can to discuss this. We hope to get a strong sense of how we all feel we should proceed before we schedule another bargaining session. Please reach out to a Bargaining Team member or Union Rep Brandan Zielinski @ 206-436-6603 with any questions.

Bargaining Team (L—R): Mary Briles, Case Manager RN; Melissa Macchiarella, Case Manager RN; (not pictured: Alison Studeman, Case Manager RN)

Northwest Center - MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPROVED!

Northwest Center
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPROVED!

On October 23, a majority of members voted and approved a Mentorship Program memorandum of agreement negotiated by the UFCW 3000 Bargaining Team.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the voting process!

Highlights of the onboarding Mentorship Program include:

• Designated mentors for new employees

• Required shadowing, co-treating, and observations

• A time period to accomplish the mentorship requirements

• Compensation for onboarding mentors of $1750.00

• Compensation for Clinical Fellowship Mentors in the Speech Language Pathology discipline of $2,000.00

The final signed agreement will be available on our website soon and will go into effect as soon as implementation is possible. Our next bargaining sessions are on November 6 and 9. Our team is prepared to negotiate until we reach an agreement that can be recommended for a vote.

Questions or want to get more involved? Please contact a Bargaining Team member or Union Rep Ian Jacobson @ 206-436-6550.

PRMCE RNs From Scrubs to Strike: What's Next?

From Scrubs to Strike: What's Next?

On October 19, an overwhelming majority of nurses authorized a strike. This strike authorization gives our Registered Nurse UFCW 3000 Bargaining Team authority to issue a strike notice. It's crucial to understand that a strike isn't merely a work stoppage; it's a collective assertion of our rights and our commitment to the well-being of our patients.

With this strike authorization, we now possess considerable leverage. On November 3, we will return to the bargaining table -one final opportunity for PRMCE Management to show a genuine willingness to amend their proposals and avert a strike. Our objective extends beyond strike readiness; we are earnestly seeking a swift agreement on a fair contract that serves the best interests of our community and patients.  

As we approach the bargaining table on November 3, we insist that PRMCE engage in good-faith negotiations and make substantial improvements to their proposals. These improvements encompass areas such as: safe staffing accountability, night shift nurse longevity, community responsibility, competitive wage increases, recognition for years of experience, 12-month step progression, and retention bonuses.

Should a resolution not be reached on November 3, we will issue a strike notice.

From now until November 3, we will not remain silent. We are actively involved in community actions to shed light on the staffing crisis at PRMCE and the hospital's questionable bargaining practices. On October 25, we met with the leadership of North King and Snohomish County International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), who have pledged their support and readiness to take action. Furthermore, we are diligently finalizing strike logistics over the next couple weeks.

Preparing for the Strike:

Nurses who volunteer for strike duty for a minimum of 20 hours per week will be eligible for union strike benefits of $500. All nurses, including probationary nurses, nurse residents, and per diem nurses, are eligible to participate in the strike.

*Updates to Strike Benefits forms! We previously had shared that nurses need to complete a W4, I9, and share ID to receive Strike Benefits. We were able to simplify the process, with one single form (W9) and this also means it will not be taxed.

To receive Strike Benefits, nurses will need to complete a W9 form with Union Staff. We will be providing physical forms in the Hospital with the sections highlighted that need to be completed and signed. Originals must be returned into Union staff. We will be sending out days/times staff will be at both Hospital campuses.

*If you already completed the W4/I9, sorry for duplication! We will need you to complete the W9. Thank you!

To avoid delays in receiving your strike benefits, please complete your forms prior to the start of the strike. Strike checks for nurses will be mailed to the addresses on file with the union .

It is vital that your contact information, including your personal email, cell phone, and mailing address are up-to-date with the union so you receive important bargaining updates, strike information, and vote notices.Update your information here >>

UFCW 3000 maintains a hardship fund to assist members facing particularly challenging financial situations.

Upcoming Actions:

October 27: Strike Paperwork @ Colby campus cafeteria from 5:30am - 8am and 5pm - 8pm. In the Colby cafeteria & Pacific campus bistro from 11am - 2pm

October 29: Everett Canvass & Community Lawn Sign Distribution:11:00am - 2:00pm at the Milkhouse Coffee Company, 4405 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98203

October 30: Strike Paperwork @ Colby campus cafeteria and Pacific Campus bistro from 11am - 2pm 

October 30: Spooktacular Sign-Making Soiree from 4pm - 8pm. Join us for a strike sign making event on October 30, from 4pm - 8pm at the Snohomish County Labor Temple. Bring your children, family, and friends to our Spooktacular Sign-Making Soiree! You can learn about effective strike tactics against PRMCE, enjoy treats for your kids, and make your Strike Sign.

October 30: Contract Expires!

October 31: Attend the Strike Captain Meetings (open to all nurses) every Tuesday at 8pm >>

October 31: Strike Paperwork @ Colby cafeteria and Pacific bistro Campus at 11am - 2pm                 

November 1: ​Strike Paperwork @ Colby cafeteria and Pacific bistro Campus at 11am - 2pm 
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November 2: Kaiser Permanente on Strike in Everett -join the line!

November 2: Strike Paperwork @ Colby cafeteria and Pacific bistro Campus at 11am - 2pm

November 3: Bargaining resumes with PRMCE

Providence St. Joseph Hospital RN update

Providence St. Joseph Hospital RN

Collective Action makes a difference

Mt. Carmel Hospital RNs delivered a petition for wage increases and Management Responds for both Mt. Carmel and St. Joseph Hospitals.

Collective Action does make a difference.

After Nurses at Mt. Carmel Hospital delivered a petition with super majority of signatures asking for a market analysis and as a result of the contract language nursing wages will be updated effective Sunday, October 22, 2023. As a result of wages being adjusted on Sunday, October 22, 2023, wage scales for effective first full pay period after August 1, 2024 will also be modified to account for the 2.75% ATB agreement.

Please keep an eye out for a communication from Administration with a revised wage scale.

Please reach out to your Union Representative with any questions or concerns

Providence Mt. Carmel Hospital Update - Strength in numbers

Providence Mt. Carmel Hospital Update
Strength in numbers

Mt. Carmel Hospital RNs delivered a petition for wage increases and Management responds for both Mt. Carmel and St. Joseph Hospitals.

Collective Action does make a difference.

After Nurses at Mt. Carmel Hospital delivered a petition with super majority of signatures asking for a market analysis and as a result of the contract language nursing wages will be updated effective Sunday, October 22, 2023. As a result of wages being adjusted on Sunday, October 22, 2023, wage scales for effective first full pay period after August 1, 2024 will also be modified to account for the 2.75% ATB agreement.

Please keep an eye out for a communication from Administration with complete revised wage scale.

QUESTIONS? Reach out to Union Rep Amy Radcliff @ 509-340-7370

Grocery East - Bargaining Update

“Me and my coworkers don’t expect to get rich working at Fred Meyer. We just don’t think we should have to make a choice between paying our utility bills or rent or mortgage. We deserve a better wage.” 

—Melissa Lozano, Richland Fred Meyer, Shoe Department Lead 

This week our union member bargaining team met to become more informed about our union pension, healthcare plan, and professional training fund.  Now we are ready to go out and educate and support our co-workers with this essential information. We are excited to fight to strengthen and protect our union benefits in bargaining. 

We also were briefed by the Director of WeTrain, our union’s first professional development training fund in the country for people working as meat cutters and in grocery stores.In contract negotiations, we are ready to push to expand this benefit to Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.  

Our committee discussed the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger and the ways it would harm us as workers and consumers.Our union, in partnership with locals around the country, has been outspoken in our opposition to this proposed merger since it was announced over a year ago because it threatens jobs, communities and customers. We need Kroger and Albertsons executives to invest in us, not their pocketbooks.  

Join us by: 

• Coming to a Contract Action Team Meeting:

  • October 25 | 5:30-6:30 in Tri Cities-Wenatchee
    UFCW 3000 office: 330 King St, Suite 4

  • October 26 | 5:30-6:30 in Spokane
    UFCW 3000 office: 2805 N. Market St.

  • October 27 | 5:30-6:30 in Yakima
    UFCW 3000 office: 507 S. 3rd St

• Signing a Strike Pledge Card 

• Joining our Telephone Townhall on 11/15 at 4:30 PM (We’ll call you!) 

• Joining our Worker Research Committee, meeting on Monday, November 6 at 5:30 pm via Zoom!

  • >> Register here!

• Wearing a union button 

We plan to meet with the employers’ representatives at the end of November! 

EvergreenHealth Monroe - Tentative Agreement Reached!

JOIN YOUR COWORKERS AND VOTE!
Wednesday November 1
7am—9am | 11am—2pm | 4pm—6pm
EvergreenHealth Monroe - Café Corner Meeting Room, 14701 179 Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272

After several months of hard work our Bargaining Team is happy to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement. Our Bargaining Team is recommending a YES vote!

Highlights of the agreement include:

• Wage and market increases (totaling 7%-24%) that went into place May 7, 2023

• New market increases for Chemical Dependency Counselor/SUDP, Substance-use Disorder Pro Trainee, Mammo Tech

• Wage increases in January and July each year totaling 8% over the next two years

• (January 2024-2%, July 2024-2%, January 2025-2%, July 2025-2%)

• $1200 ratification bonus

• A new top step is added to the wage schedules at 1.5% above the current top step

• Shift Differential increases to $2.25 for second shift and $3.50 per hour for third shift

• Standby increases to $3.75

• Minimal changes to healthcare language

Questions? Reach out to a Bargaining Team member or call Union Rep Jack Crow @ 206-436-6614.

Providence St. Peter Palliative Care RN Unit - Memorandum of Understanding Ratified!

On Friday, October 20, our Memorandum of Understanding with Providence St. Peter Hospital was ratified! 100% of those voting voted “YES”, bringing us into the collective bargaining unit with our union siblings and guaranteeing our wages and working conditions.

Just as importantly, we now have a voice on the job as members of UFCW 3000, the Essential Workers’ Union!

If you have any questions or concerns about your union contract in general, please call Union Representative Brandan Zielinski at (206) 436-6603.

If you are called into an investigative meeting that may lead to discipline, you may decline to answer any questions without representation and call our Member Resource Center at (866) 210-3000 to arrange to have someone represent you. This number is also useful if you have experienced discipline such as suspension or termination and feel it may have been without just cause.

Our Bargaining Team, from left to right:

Crystal Trabue, Palliative Care RN

Kara Evans, Palliative Care RN

Kim Brown-Rechner, Palliative Care RN

St. Anne Hospital (Pro-Tech) Vote Notice - Contract Vote Scheduled!

Join your coworkers and vote!
Thursday, November 2
6AM—9AM | 11AM—2PM | 4PM—7PM
St. Anne Hospital, Cedar 1 & 2 Conference Rooms

St. Anne Hospital (Pro-Tech) Vote Notice
Contract Vote Scheduled!

On Friday, October 20, our Union Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement with Management at St. Anne’s Hospital for our successor contract! Highlights of our historic tentative agreement include:

• Wage Scales: For classifications with a 26-year wage scale, all "ghost steps" (years with a 0% increase) will be eliminated, and the scales will be shortened to 20 years. This means that most members will reach the top wage six years earlier as compared to our current scales.

• Wage Increases: We secured some of the most substantial wage increases in recent memory, resulting in highly competitive wages that will help recruitment and retention at St. Anne’s. Exact wage increases vary by classification and wage step, so we urge you to attend the upcoming vote to learn the raise applicable to you should the contract be ratified.

• Standby Pay: We've won a standard standby pay rate of $4.75 per hour (up from $4.00)! We’ve also made improvements to our excessive standby rate.

• Holiday Callback Pay: Members who are called back to work while on standby during a holiday will receive double-time!

• Ratification Bonus: Upon successful ratification of the contract, members will be entitled to a prorated ratification bonus of $1,250, calculated based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), with 0.9 FTE considered full-time for bonus purposes.

• And that's just the beginning! There are many other improvements that will be shared with members during the vote.

Please mark your calendars for November 2, which is when we’ll conduct an in-person vote at the hospital to ratify our tentative agreement. Our Union Bargaining Team will be present to provide detailed explanations of the agreement's particulars, including your new wage structure. Your voice matters, and your participation in this vote is essential to shaping the future at St. Anne Hospital!