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UFCW 3000

To build a powerful Union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our workplaces and in our communities.

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Most Recent News & Updates
LabCorp - Some Progress Made, a Lot Left to Go
September 11, 2026
LabCorp - Some Progress Made, a Lot Left to Go
September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
Franciscan Medical Group Vascular Techs - Welcome to the UFCW 3000 Family—New Contract Ratified
September 11, 2026
Franciscan Medical Group Vascular Techs - Welcome to the UFCW 3000 Family—New Contract Ratified
September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
Trios Health RN - Bargaining Update
September 11, 2026
Trios Health RN - Bargaining Update
September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Main/Tech - Contract Ratified Unanimously
September 11, 2026
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Main/Tech - Contract Ratified Unanimously
September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
Olympic Medical Home Health - New Contract Ratified!
September 11, 2026
Olympic Medical Home Health - New Contract Ratified!
September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech - Bargaining Update - Contract Ratified!
September 11, 2026
Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech - Bargaining Update - Contract Ratified!
September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026
Broadcast Coffee Contract Action Team Meeting!
September 9, 2026
Broadcast Coffee Contract Action Team Meeting!
September 9, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, was our most recent bargaining session with Broadcast management, following a successful flyer and button-up action at the cafe last Friday.

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September 9, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech and Clinical Support - Strike Authorization Vote Notice
September 8, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech and Clinical Support - Strike Authorization Vote Notice
September 8, 2026
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September 8, 2026
Olympic Medical Center Health Care Secured on Productive Day of Bargaining!
September 8, 2026
Olympic Medical Center Health Care Secured on Productive Day of Bargaining!
September 8, 2026

Our OMC Service Bargaining Team came to the table on September 4 prepared to have collaborative and productive discussions with management and we made meaningful progress.

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September 8, 2026
St. Anne Hospital Pro-Tech - We're Still Fighting for a Fair Contract!
September 4, 2026
St. Anne Hospital Pro-Tech - We're Still Fighting for a Fair Contract!
September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026
Ferry County Health Service and LPNs - Bargaining Update Session #2: We Are United! We Are Strong! We Are in This Together!
September 4, 2026
Ferry County Health Service and LPNs - Bargaining Update Session #2: We Are United! We Are Strong! We Are in This Together!
September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech  Bargaining Update
September 4, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech Bargaining Update
September 4, 2026

Our Bargaining Team met with CommonSpirit management again on Thursday, September 3, to continue negotiations for a successor contract.

Unfortunately, the day did not end on a positive note. After more than five months since our contract’s original expiration date, our Bargaining Team has made the difficult decision to call for a Strike Authorization Vote.

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September 4, 2026
Children’s Therapy Center Contract Ratified!
September 3, 2026
Children’s Therapy Center Contract Ratified!
September 3, 2026

On Wednesday, September 2, UFCW 3000 Children’s Therapy Center members voted with an OVERWHELMING MAJORITY to ratify our new two year collective bargaining agreement.

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September 3, 2026
Whidbey Health Pro Tech LPN  - Bargaining Update
September 2, 2026
Whidbey Health Pro Tech LPN - Bargaining Update
September 2, 2026
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September 2, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Service & Dietary Contract Ratified!
September 2, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Service & Dietary Contract Ratified!
September 2, 2026

On Tuesday, September 1, UFCW 3000 Service & Dietary members at St. Michael Medical Center voted UNANIMOUSLY to ratify our new three-year collective bargaining agreement!

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September 2, 2026
PRMCE RNs TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
September 2, 2026
PRMCE RNs TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
September 2, 2026

Our Bargaining Team is excited to have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that will expire September 30, 2029. Our goals this bargaining cycle were to build on the wins from our last contract to address staffing and retention, meal and rest breaks, safety, and explore benefit improvements—all with the goal of retaining the highest skilled nurses to serve our community.

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September 2, 2026
Olympic Medical Home Health Tentative Agreement Reached!
September 1, 2026
Olympic Medical Home Health Tentative Agreement Reached!
September 1, 2026

Our Bargaining Team has reached a tentative agreement on a new three year contract and recommends a yes vote!

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September 1, 2026
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Vascular Sonographers - Tentative Agreement Reached on a First Contract
August 31, 2026
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Vascular Sonographers - Tentative Agreement Reached on a First Contract
August 31, 2026
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August 31, 2026
Macy’s  Contract Votes Scheduled!
August 31, 2026
Macy’s Contract Votes Scheduled!
August 31, 2026

After months of negotiating with Macy’s management, our Bargaining Team reached a Tentative Agreement and recommends a YES vote to accept the proposal from Macy’s.

Now is your opportunity to vote and make your voice heard! The vote on this agreement is open to all active members of Macy’s Retail and Furniture Gallery contracts.

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August 31, 2026
Providence St. Joseph's Hospital Tech-Service Tentative Agreement Reached!
August 31, 2026
Providence St. Joseph's Hospital Tech-Service Tentative Agreement Reached!
August 31, 2026

Last week, late Wednesday/early Thursday, we agreed to the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement with management. Our union Bargaining Team fought a persistent employer and we were able to put together a package that includes:

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August 31, 2026
St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Unit - Bargaining Update
August 28, 2026
St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Unit - Bargaining Update
August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026
Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech Contract Votes Scheduled
August 28, 2026
Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech Contract Votes Scheduled
August 28, 2026

After several months of bargaining, we have reached a tentative agreement. We said NO to increased medical benefit costs for part time workers! We held strong on our priorities!

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August 28, 2026
Macy’s — Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement Reached!
August 27, 2026
Macy’s — Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement Reached!
August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026
Ferry County - Bargaining Begins: Making Progress at the Table
August 27, 2026
Ferry County - Bargaining Begins: Making Progress at the Table
August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026
Yakima Wildfires: Fire and Smoke Resources for UFCW 3000 Members  
August 26, 2026
Yakima Wildfires: Fire and Smoke Resources for UFCW 3000 Members  
August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026
Incendios en Yakima: Recursos sobre incendios y humo para los miembros de UFCW 3000
August 26, 2026
Incendios en Yakima: Recursos sobre incendios y humo para los miembros de UFCW 3000
August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Professional-Technical-Clinical Support - Long Day—Disappointing Ending
August 26, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Professional-Technical-Clinical Support - Long Day—Disappointing Ending
August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026
North Valley Hospital Bargaining Begins Soon!
August 26, 2026
North Valley Hospital Bargaining Begins Soon!
August 26, 2026

Over the past couple of weeks, our Bargaining Team has met to review the survey responses you shared with us. Your feedback is helping us prepare our proposals and, most importantly, make sure your voices, priorities, and concerns are represented at the bargaining table

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August 26, 2026
BDA, Inc. (Retail Workers at Climate Pledge Arena) - Meet Your Bargaining Team!
August 24, 2026
BDA, Inc. (Retail Workers at Climate Pledge Arena) - Meet Your Bargaining Team!
August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026
Children’s Therapy Center Tentative Agreement Reached!
August 21, 2026
Children’s Therapy Center Tentative Agreement Reached!
August 21, 2026

We finally got to a tentative agreement on our first union collective bargaining agreement! After almost a year of bargaining, we were able to reach a tentative agreement in our last session on August 14 with the employer.

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August 21, 2026
June 15, 2017

Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech - Tentative Agreement Reached

June 15, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
June 15, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
OMC, Olympic Medical Center

Gaelan Kelly

June 01, 2017

Valley Medical Center Pharmacy Contract Vote

June 01, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
June 01, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Valley medical center, VMC, pharmacy

Gaelan Kelly

May 15, 2017

Valley Medical Center Pro Tech - Tentative Agreement Reached

May 15, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
May 15, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Valley medical center, tentative agreement, Vote Meeting

Gaelan Kelly

May 12, 2017

Kaiser Permenente Health Care Contract Vote

May 12, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
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May 12, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Kaiser, Permenente, Health Care, Group Health

Gaelan Kelly

April 24, 2017

Zenith Contract Vote

April 24, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
April 24, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Zenith American Solutions

Gaelan Kelly

March 29, 2017

Time to join the contract for Children's Home Care Respiratory Educators

March 29, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
March 29, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
childrens, home care, respiratory educators

Gaelan Kelly

February 21, 2017

Olympic Medical Center Home Health

February 21, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
February 21, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Olympic Medical Center, Home Health

Gaelan Kelly

February 13, 2017

West Tacoma Clinic Contract Ratification Vote

February 13, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
February 13, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
West Tacoma, Clinic, MultiCare, Covington

Gaelan Kelly

January 25, 2017

Grays Harbor Contract Vote

January 25, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
January 25, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Grays Harbor, service, medical records, business office, LPN, Protech

Gaelan Kelly

January 20, 2017

Harbors Home Health - Settlement Reached

January 20, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
January 20, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Harbors Home Health

Gaelan Kelly

January 17, 2017

St Joseph Renal Tech - Bargaining Team Recommends YES Vote

January 17, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly
January 17, 2017/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
St. Joseph, Tech

Gaelan Kelly

November 23, 2016

Capital Medical Center RN Contract Vote

November 23, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
November 23, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Capital Medical Center, RN

Gaelan Kelly

November 01, 2016

Swains Inc Contract Ratified

November 01, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
November 01, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
swains

Gaelan Kelly

October 26, 2016

Rewards Dental Contract Vote

October 26, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
October 26, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Rewards Dental

Gaelan Kelly

October 25, 2016

Safeway Albertsons Contract Modification Vote

October 25, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
October 25, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Safeway, Albertsons, Seattle

Gaelan Kelly

October 17, 2016 October 17, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
October 17, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
group health, pharmacy

Gaelan Kelly

October 17, 2016

Swains - Tentative Agreement Reached

October 17, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
October 17, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
swains

Gaelan Kelly

October 10, 2016

Group Health ProTech Optical Vote

October 10, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
October 10, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
group health, Optical, Protech

Gaelan Kelly

October 07, 2016

Bimbos Bakeries - Contract Vote Scheduled

October 07, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
October 07, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
bimbos bakeries, Contract Vote

Gaelan Kelly

September 27, 2016

American Linen - Tentative Agreement Reached

September 27, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly
September 27, 2016/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
american linen

Gaelan Kelly

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UFCW 3000

We are the Union. The members of UFCW 3000 are over 50,000 members working in grocery, retail, health care, meat packing, cannabis, & other industries across Washington state, north-east Oregon, and northern Idaho. UFCW 3000 is a chartered member of UFCW International with over 1.4 million workers in North America.

To build a powerful Union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our workplaces and in our communities.

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UFCW 3000 Member Stories!

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July 10, 2026
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June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026
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Jenny C., a transporter at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, knows what it looks like when management hopes a problem will just go away.

Jenny has watched the facility's transport elevators malfunction for more than a year, filing report after report after each incident she witnessed. Supervisors did not appear to take these complaints seriously.

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June 9, 2026
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Member Story: From Skeptic to Steward
February 23, 2026
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Member Story: From Skeptic to Steward
February 23, 2026
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Fresenius workers can see in Trevino’s story what solidarity looks like in action: Checking your check, speaking up when something's wrong, and stepping up to lead when your coworkers need you.

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