Willapa Harbor Hospital - Wage Increase Vote Scheduled

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You are scheduled to receive a 3% contractual wage increase effective January 1, 2023. Management has agreed to increase this amount by 2%, to make it a 5% increase effective January 1, 2023.

This tentative agreement is a change to your current contract so must be voted on by members! UFCW 3000 members in good standing are encourage to attend the vote meeting and cast their vote. 

A vote meeting has been scheduled for: 

Monday, January 9, 2023

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Cedar Conference Room

Willapa Harbor Hospital 

800 Alder Street

South Bend, WA, 98586

For additional information reach out to a Union Steward or your Union Representative Brandan Zielinski @206-436-6603 or bzielinski@ufcw3000.org

If you or a coworker does not receive communication from UFCW 3000, please update your contact information:

ufcw3000.org/update-your-information

Del-Teet Furniture Vote Announcement - Tentative Agreement Reached

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Del-Teet Furniture Vote Announcement
Tentative Agreement Reached

There is a recommended agreement for a new union contract with Del-Teet Furniture. Your Union Rep will be at the work site to go over the offer with members and to conduct a contract ratification vote. Members in good standing are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday January 18
2pm - 3pm
Del-Teet Furniture, 10308 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Oversea Casing - Contract Vote Meeting Scheduled

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There is a recommended agreement for a new union contract with Oversea Casing. Improvements include wages, vacation, and holidays.

You union representatives will be at the worksite, 601 S Nevada Seattle, WA 98108 on Thursday, January 5, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to go over the offer with members and hold the vote meeting. UFCW 3000 members in good standing are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and vote on the contract. 

Contract Vote Meeting

Thursday, January 5

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

601 S Nevada 

Seattle, WA 98108

WhidbeyHealth - We Have Reached a Tentative Agreement!

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After months of bargaining over wages, we were able to reach an agreement with WhidbeyHealth management. In the Support Services contract and Pro/Tech/LPN contract, it states under the “Classification and Rates of Pay” article that the Union and Management will reopen the “Classification and Rates of Pay” article and bargain over wage increases for 2022. 

On August 2022, Management implemented a wage increase for some classifications while we were in bargaining. We told Management that the increases were not equitable and they needed to provide additional wage increases to the entire unit. 

After much discussion, we were able to win wage increases for all classifications, eliminate all “zero” steps on the wage scales, and increase some premiums. We will be going back to the bargaining table in 2023 to bargain the full contract and continue fighting for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. 

Our next step will be to vote on the contract! We will be holding an online vote on January 5 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for Support Services and January 6 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for Pro/Tech/LPN. You must be union member in good standing by the start of the online vote and have an accurate email on file with UFCW 3000. 

If you do not receive communication from UFCW 3000, please update your contact information.

If you are a non-member and wish to vote, please fill out a membership application.

The agreement is fully recommended by your bargaining team!

Bargaining Team: Jennifer MacNeill, Rosalie Nguyen, Qiana Johnson, Marilyn Faber, Gwendolyn Cole, Lisa Olds, Marty Riley, Elke Rogers

Support Services Online Contract Vote

Thursday, January 5

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pro / Tech / LPN Online Contract Vote

Friday, January 6

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We will be holding a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, January 3 at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to review the agreement. 

Vote Meetings 

Tuesday, January 3 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM • 6:00 PM to 7:00

Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.



Bornstein Seafoods Vote Announcement *RESCHEDULED DATE

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Bornstein Seafoods Vote Announcement

We have reached a tentative agreement! 

On December 8, we reach a tentative agreement with Bornstein Seafoods Management. When we first started bargaining, our goal was to win competitive wage increases. The daily work that we do is hard on our bodies and the reason Bornstein Seafood is profitable. 

We continued pushing the Company and were finally able to settle on competitive wages, improvement to health insurance, holidays, and vacation time. 

We were able to win the largest wage increases in the history of negotiations with Bornstein Seafoods. We will be going over the details of the agreement during our in-person vote on Tuesday, January 3 from 3pm - 5pm at Squalicum Boathouse. 

¡Hemos llegado a un acuerdo tentativo!

El 8 de diciembre, llegamos a un acuerdo tentativo con la Dirección de Bornstein Seafoods. Cuando empezamos a negociar, nuestro objetivo era ganar aumentos salariales competitivos. El trabajo diario que hacemos es duro para nuestros cuerpos y la razón por la que Bornstein Seafood es lucrativo. 

Continuamos exigiendo a la Compañía y finalmente pudimos obtener salarios competitivos, mejoramos al seguro médico, vacaciones y días festivo. 

Pudimos obtener los mayores aumentos salariales en la historia de las negociaciones con Bornstein Seafoods. Repasaremos los detalles del acuerdo durante nuestra votación el martes, 3 de enero de 3pm - 5pm en Squalicum Boathouse.

Squalicum Boathouse 
2600 S. Harbor Loop
Bellingham WA 98225

Cascade Valley Hospital - Vote Scheduled - Tentative Agreement Reached

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Cascade Valley Hospital - Vote Scheduled
Tentative Agreement Reached

“It was a pleasure efficiently bargaining with administration to agree on a fair contract for all Cascade Valley employees.” – Jason Burbee, Surgical Tech

Just in time for the new year, our Bargaining Team recommends a “YES” vote on:

  • A minimum wage increase of 9.25% and a maximum of 19.1%

  • Updated standby/call language

  • Holiday hours coinciding with the Nurses contract

  • Three days of employee convenience days

  • Bereavement leave that can be taken within 12 months non consecutively

  • Standby pay continuing when called into a shift

  • Trial MOU allowing for one and one half (1 ½) pay for work beyond your shift with manager approval

  • Efficient bargaining bonus of $675 for FTE and pro-rated for less than FTE, as well as $175 for per diem

  • And more!

Our Cascade Valley Hospital Bargaining Team: Robin Schultz – Pharmacy Tech, Elizabeth Smith – Patient Register II, Pammy Hammond – Unit Assistant, Vicky LaPierre – Unit Assistant, Jason Burbee – Surgical Tech

CANCELED / CANCELADA: Bornstein Seafoods Contract Vote Votación del contrato de Bornstein Seafoods

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Dec. 20, 2022

Votación del contrato de Bornstein Seafoods cancelada debido al clima
Bornstein Seafoods Contract Vote Canceled Due to Weather

La votación del contrato de hoy para Bornstein Seafood se CANCELÓ debido al clima. Reprogramaremos la votación lo mas antes posible. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre nuestro contrato, puede hablar con los miembros del equipo de negociación María Velásquez y Esbeidi Rodríguez o comunicarse con su representante sindical José Veliz al (206) 436-6581.

Acerca de nuestra negociación y contrato:
Continuamos presionando a la Compañía y finalmente pudimos establecer salarios competitivos, mejoras en el seguro de salud, vacaciones y vacaciones. Pudimos ganar los mayores aumentos salariales en la historia de las negociaciones con Bornstein Seafoods. Repasaremos los detalles del acuerdo durante nuestra votación en persona tan pronto como se reprograme.

Today's contract vote for Bornstein Seafood is CANCELED due to the weather. We will reschedule the vote as soon as possible. If you have any questions about our contract, you can speak with bargaining team members Maria Velásquez and Esbeidi Rodríguez or contact your Union Rep Jose Veliz at (206) 436-6581.

About Our Bargain and Contract:
We continued pushing the Company and were finally able to settle on competitive wages, improvement to health insurance, holidays, and vacation time. We were able to win the largest wage increases in the history of negotiations with Bornstein Seafoods. We will be going over the details of the agreement during our in-person vote as soon as it is rescheduled.

St. Joseph Medical Center - VOTE SCHEDULED - Tentative Agreement Reached

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St. Joseph Medical Center - VOTE SCHEDULED
Tentative Agreement Reached

On Wednesday, December 7, after multiple long days of bargaining we were able to come to a tentative agreement. Because of our unity and actions, we were able to get some great wins including:

  • A three-year contract with competitive wage increases that overall average 10.35% in year one for staff pharmacists

  • New wage scale that eliminates ghost steps

  • $2000 ratification bonus prorated by FTE for all pharmacists

  • Preceptor pay of $1.00/hour starting the first pay period 120 days after ratification

  • Health and safety language

  • And other great wins!

The vote will be in-person and members will have the opportunity to speak to Bargaining Team members before casting their ballot. Please arrive during the posted vote times as we cannot allow members to enter the vote room outside of the advertised times:

Tuesday, December 20
7am-9:30am | 11am-1pm | 3pm-5pm | 6pm-8pm
Lagerquist C (ground level of the hospital)

Metropolitan Market Grocery Wage Scale Vote Scheduled

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Metropolitan Market Grocery Wage Scale Vote Scheduled

Metropolitan Market and UFCW 3000 have come to an agreement to modify the parties’ Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), subject to the ratification of UFCW 3000’s membership. This agreement was arrived at through a collaborative effort. If ratified, the CBA will increase our union scale above other union grocery store workers in the Puget Sound. This agreement also resolves any disputes regarding the wage implementation of the 2022 Allied Grocery Settlement.

Our Union Member Bargaining Team recommends a “YES” VOTE to accept the proposal!

Active members covered by the grocery contract are eligible to vote at whichever location is most convenient during anytime that polling is open.

Wednesday, December 14
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Drop-in during the voting period to review the Tentative Agreement, get your questions answered, and cast your vote. These votes are open to all active UFCW 3000 Metropolitan Market grocery members in good standing.

Metropolitan Market #153 (Admiral) 2320 42nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116

Metropolitan Market #156 (Sand Point) 5250 40th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105

Metropolitan Market #164 (Mercer Island) 2755 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Metropolitan Market #162 (Sammamish) 301 228th Ave SE Sammamish, WA 98074

Metro Market #159 (Kirkland) 10611 NE 68th St Kirkland, WA 98033

Metro Market #157 (Uptown) 100 Mercer St Seattle, WA 98109

Metro Market #161 (Magnolia) 3830 34th Ave W Seattle, WA 98199

Harbor Regional Health - Contract Ratified

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Harbor Regional Health
Contract Ratified

Contracts for the Professional, Technical, Service and Maintenance, Business Office and Medical Records units have been overwhelmingly approved! Over several months of bargaining, workers and community members let Management know that wages and staffing conditions must improve.

Increases to wages are effective the first full pay period after ratification. Both the wage increases and ratification bonus will be included in the Friday, December 30 paycheck.

For further information contact a Bargaining Team member or Union Rep Brandan Zielinski @ (206) 436-6603.

Harbor Regional Health Bargaining Team (L-R): Debbie Sturm, Janet Byrd, Daniel James, Ricki Franklin, Bambi Shope

Harbor Regional Health TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!

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Harbor Regional Health TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!

Our Bargaining Team has reached a tentative agreement on a new three year contract and recommends a yes vote! We are excited to announce that the new agreement includes:

SIGNIFICANT WAGE INCREASES for all jobs!

  • Ratification Bonus!

  • Improved PTO Cash Out!

  • Increased Certification Pay!

  • Better PTO Scheduling Language!

  • Reinforced Worker Protections!

  • Full details of the contract offer will be available during the vote.

Contract Vote Drop in: Monday, November 28:

6:30am — 8:30am, 11:30am — 1:30pm, 3:30pm — 5:30pm

in Conference Room A (Ground floor of the Hospital)

All members in good standing are eligible to vote.

For additional information about the vote, contact any Bargaining Team Member or Union Representative Brandan Zielinski: 206-436-6603

Providence Sacred Heart - Surgical and Maternity Tech Wage Scale Change

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Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center has proposed a mid-contract improvement to our current wage scale for Surgical and Maternity Techs. Because it is a permanent change to our contract, we will need to have affected members in good standing vote on the change.

All affected members are encouraged to vote “YES” on Thursday, November 10, 2022 any time between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Mary Bede room.

You will be able to ask any questions and provided with the proposal at the vote.

Please reach out to your Union Representative Juanita Quezada at 509-340-7407 or your bargaining team Lisa Aker and Angela Holmes with any questions or concerns.

Providence Credena Monroe Tentative Agreement Reached!

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Providence Credena Monroe

Tentative Agreement Reached!

“Bargaining our first contract has been very rewarding! Our new contract will provide more equal pay and better benefits. Our solidarity is our strength!” - Our union bargaining team: Sarah Woolman and Laurine Plantilla

Our Bargaining Team is excited to have reached a tentative agreement with Providence Credena! Join us on November 10 to VOTE! Our bargaining team recommends a Yes VOTE on YOUR new three year contract. We will discuss all the wins, explain your new wages and answer any questions you may have, as well as welcome you to your new UNION!

We are proud of a contract that includes:

  • A NEW wage scale that is equitable for advancement and cost of living increases!

  • Across the board wage increases every 6 months over the course of the contract

  • Weekend differentials

  • Temporary Lead Pay

  • More vacation days!

  • Secure all benefits so they can not be changed unless they are bargained with the Union first

Join us to vote: Thursday, November 10, 11:45AM to 12:45PM at Credena Monroe

Members in good standing are encouraged to vote.

If you have any questions, please contact your Union Rep: Anthony Cantu 206-436-6566

Duty Free America - Contract Vote Meeting

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Duty Free America
Contract Vote Meeting

Come to the Westside Pizza in Blaine to vote on the new contract! All the details of the contract will be available for your review and ask questions. This is a fully recommended contract with improvements to wages, other benefits, and no take-aways. There will be pizza and beverages for you to have while you review the offer.

Thursday, November 3
3pm - 5pm

Westside Pizza, 1733 H St Unit 200, Blaine, WA 98230

Don & Joe’s Meat Tentative Agreement Reached!

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Don & Joe’s Meat

Tentative Agreement Reached! Contract Vote Scheduled!

This historic agreement is a direct result of our actions and commitment to fighting for essential frontline grocery store workers and serving the communities in which we live, both during and long before COVID. This is a Tentative Agreement and is not final until we vote to accept it. Full details of the agreement will be provided at each vote location. Our Union Member Bargaining Team reached this Tentative Agreement and recommends a YES VOTE to accept the proposal from the employers.

Contract VOTE MEETING: new date!

Wednesday, November 16 // 9am – 11am

at Don & Joe’s Meats: 85 Pike St. Seattle, WA 98101

Active members in good standing are eligible to vote. If you have questions contact your union Rep Scott Pattison at 206-436-6527

Duty Free Americas Tentative Agreement Reached!

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Duty Free Americas

Tentative Agreement for New Contract Reached!

Today in negotiations UFCW 3000 reached a tentative agreement for a new contract for Duty Free America. This is a fully recommended agreement with no take-aways and improvements for:

  • Rates of pay

  • Overtime for work in one day

  • Minimum time between shifts

  • Holidays

The date, time, and place of the vote meeting will be announced as soon as possible.

Providence Holy Family Tentative Agreement Reached

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Providence Holy Family

Tentative Agreement Reached!

“It was truly an honor to be part of a process where management and union bargaining team met for expedited bargaining and BOTH parties worked hard to get a workable solution in a timely manner that benefited everyone. We came together in Solidarity which brought about change.”

Our bargaining team: top row left to right Joseph Turner Sterile Processing, Emily Hoover Lab Assistant, David Coleck CNA, James Joyce ED Tech, Kendrick Jones EVS. Bottom row left to right Denise Hatch ED Tech, Alysha Cooper CNA, Jodi Spurgin Cook.

After a historic single day of bargaining, we have reached a tentative agreement with Providence Holy Family Hospital for a new three-year contract.

We are very encouraged by the changes we can make when we stand and work together. We are encouraging everyone to join us in voting Yes. Please join us:

Thursday, November 3, 2022

6:00am–8:00am, 11:00am–2:00pm or 5:30pm–8:00pm

in the HEC Room 2.

The new three-year contract includes upon ratification market adjustments 6 months before our contract was set to expire, across the scale wage increases each year of the contract in addition to step increases each year until you hit 16, improved Tuition reimbursement and career ladder opportunities, increase to premiums, ratification bonuses and a process that will allow wage increases throughout the contract due to market increases.

You must be present and a member in good standing to vote. A full document of the tentative agreement will be provided at the vote, and we encourage everyone to come ask any question and vote.

Please reach out to your bargaining team or Union Representative, Lenaya Wilhelm 509-340-7369 with any questions or concerns.

Capital Medical Center RNs - Agreement Ratified with unanimous YES votes!

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Capital Medical Center RNs
Agreement Ratified with unanimous YES votes!

We have a new historic agreement with a lot of great wins:

  • New wage scale that eliminates 5 ghost steps with each step either equal or above Providence St. Peters Hospital to help recruit and retain quality Nurses.

  • A committee to discuss call language and policies

  • Health and safety language

  • Increase premiums including float pay, excessive call pay, night shift and others. 

  • Safe staffing language 

  • And much more!

Scan the QR code to find the redline version of the contract OR go to: bit.ly/MHS-CMC-RN-Redline

Richland Fred Meyer Workers Ratify First Contract!

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Richland Fred Meyer Workers Ratify First Contract!

After voting all day today (Friday 10/7), workers at Richland Fred Meyer have overwhelmingly voted to ratify our first union contract!

This legally binding contract includes big wins like:

  • A new wage scale with wage increases each year

  • Workplace safety language and avenues to escalate concerns that aren’t addressed at the store level

  • “Just Cause” protections (meaning we cannot be terminated or disciplined without a reason)

  • A grievance procedure giving us the ability to challenge unjust discipline or any violations of our new contract

  • Access to affordable high-quality health care for ourselves and our families

  • Union recognition and union security to ensure we have a strong union store for years to come

NEXT STEPS – A FIRST CONTRACT IS JUST THE BEGINNING

First, we celebrate. This win took more than three years! Next, we get to work. The next steps will be getting familiar with our new contract, so we can exercise our rights on the job, stepping up to get union training (on contract enforcement, safety, and more), recruiting workplace leaders to become our trained Shop Stewards, and getting to know our UFCW 3000 Union Representative.

Two important things everyone should remember:

If you or a coworker needs any help regarding an investigatory meeting with management, are facing any discipline or corrective action, or believe our contract is being violated, contact the UFCW 3000 Member Resource Center at 1-866-210-3000.

In addition, always remember your rights around meetings with management, called “Weingarten rights” after a 1975 Supreme Court Case:

You have the right to union representation if you are called to a meeting with management that could lead to discipline. Follow these guidelines: The employee must make a clear request for union representation either before or during the interview. (Managers do not have to inform employees of their rights.) Management cannot retaliate for requesting representation. Management must delay questioning until the union steward arrives. It is an unfair labor practice for management to deny an employee’s request for a steward and continue with interrogation. In this case, an employee can refuse to answer management’s questions.

READY TO GET TRAINED UP?

To sign up for further training with our union on things like contract enforcement, Weingarten rights and meetings, grievance procedures, and safety, contact Marc Auerbach, Education Director at 206-436-6519