Following our union contract vote meetings on Monday, June 22, we are proud to announce that our new successor Collective Bargaining Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified.
Read MoreManagement met with us Tuesday, June 16 for a short bargaining session. In response to their proposals, we provided them a comprehensive package that addresses our need to stay competitive with other employers and around our community. We are waiting to hear back from them and also anticipating future bargaining dates.
Attend the Contract Action Team meeting on July 8 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Sno-Isle Public library meeting room for updates and information about your contract:
Sno-Isle Public Library
1000 SE Regatta Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
For additional information, contact Union Rep Marilyn Faber at 360-419-4678 or a Bargaining Team member.
Bargaining Team: Jennifer MacNeill, Caitlyn Korkoskie, Cassie Anderson
Our Bargaining Team met with the Employer on June 15 for another half-day bargaining session as we continue working toward a strong first contract. Our team is feeling unheard and disrespected regarding the conversation we have engaged in with our proposals and Employer.
Read MoreOn Monday, June 15, we unanimously ratified our next Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some of the new wins in this contract include:
Wage increases
Increased 401(k)
Increased Employer health care contribution
Improved grievance process
Links to the Redline and Vote Summary here! >>
"Negotiations provide an opportunity for workers to have a voice and influence decisions that directly affect their lives."
If you have questions, please reach out to our Union Rep David Trujillo at (206) 436-6606 or Charlie King at (206) 436-6518.
Union Security is a foundational clause in all of our MultiCare contracts and it is what allows us to build power as a union and negotiate better contracts with this employer. Without that clause, our union would become weaker over time. That is why MultiCare is pushing hard for it and that is also why it is such a problem.
Read More"They are doing the same thing they do every re-negotiation. Weaponize their incompetence and make the union do all the work. I work 8 hours a day, graveyard shift 5 days a week, and they think I am worth 1.5% for all the damage this shift does to my body? Laughable.." — Serenity MacLennan
Read MoreOur Bargaining Team met with management and bargained late into the night with the hope of reaching a tentative agreement. The team worked hard, stayed focused, and made meaningful progress at the table.
Unfortunately, we were unable to close the deal and had to call it a night because we remain too far apart on a few key issues, including callback and wages. These are important priorities for our members, and our Team continues to stand firm for a fair and equitable contract.
“We bargained late and long. We made a lot of progress, but we were unable to close the deal. There are still a few remaining issues where we are too far apart.”
— James Kerr, Bargaining Team Member
What We Are Still Fighting For
Our Team continues to push for improvements that reflect the work Kirkland Tech members do every day, including:
Fair wages that recognize our skill, experience, and dedication
Strong callback language that protects members’ time and work-life balance
A contract that respects the priorities members have raised throughout bargaining
While we are disappointed that we were not able to reach a deal, our Bargaining Team remains committed to getting the strongest agreement possible.
Stay United and Stay Ready
This is the time for members to stay engaged and united. Our strength at the table comes from the support and solidarity of the membership. We will continue to keep members updated as bargaining moves forward.
The Employer made only a minimal movement on wages. Even more concerning, they REJECTED EVERY premium pay increase proposed by the Union. This rejection was so extreme that they even rejected basic cleanup language on certification pay that did not include any substantive change and would not have created any additional cost for the Employer.
Read MoreJust after midnight on June 17- following twelve hours of negotiations with CommonSpirit- we have reached a Tentative Agreement on a successor contract for the Pharmacists at St. Joe’s.
Read MoreFollowing our union contract vote meetings on Monday, June 15, we are proud to announce that our new successor Collective Bargaining Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified!
Read MoreOur Bargaining Team met with the Employer on June 11 and received their first economic response. Unfortunately, we do not feel the Employer heard our concerns. Their proposal falls short of what is needed to bring our wages and benefits in line with the market and does not address the ongoing challenges of recruiting and retaining nurses.
We want our clinic to be a place where nurses choose to work and stay—one that attracts and retains the skilled caregivers our families and community members deserve.
We need your support. Please stand in solidarity with your Bargaining Team by signing our petition:
Signing the petition is one of the strongest ways to show your support. A strong show of member support sends a clear message that we are united behind our bargaining priorities and committed to securing a fair contract.
“Negotiations provide an opportunity for workers to have a voice and influence decisions that directly affect their lives.”
June 15
6pm - 7pm
Tri Cities Office
2505 Duportail St, Suite D
Richland, WA 99352-4079
Bargaining Team: Sophia Rubalcava, RN; Hilda Torres, RN; Carina Gonzalez, RN
Please reach out to our Bargaining Team or your Union Rep, Juanita Quezada, at (509) 340-7407, if you have any questions or concerns.
On Thursday, June 11, nearly our entire bargaining unit turned out to our union vote meetings to review the Employer’s most recent contract proposal and cast ballots on their offer.
Read MoreAll members that participate in the vote will be able to review the vote materials before casting their ballot. Before the votes, we will also have a meeting to review the full contract including the wage scale, the healthcare language, our grievance procedure, and all of the other articles in the agreement. At this meeting, you can ask questions to your bargaining committee and staff about the agreement. This meeting will take place on Thursday, June 18 at 7pm PST.
Read MoreWe bargained three days this week June 9 – 11 and will return to the bargaining table July 27 -28. This week our team focused on prioritizing our many language proposals and made significant process. We received the outstanding information requests from the Employer, which allowed us to cost potential proposals regarding health care and engage in continued conversation around the UFCW 3000 pension plan for nurses.
Read MoreWe are working to create a strong contract. Our proposals keep the contract competitive and relevant.
Management proposed increasing the cost of health benefits for workers who work less than a .8 FTE. This is unacceptable! We need part-time workers and want them to have the same access to benefits as other OMC workers.
Management’s wage proposals are unrealistic. We are proposing sustainable wage increases.
Management proposed that we give them 30 days’ notice for vacation days taken during non-prime time, because it’s easier for managers.
We are all working harder than ever before. We need to ensure that OMC values this work and holds to its commitment. We are a valuable part of this community.
June 17
5pm - 7pm
McCarter Room (located in cafeteria)
Olympic Medical Center
939 Caroline Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Or call Union Rep Collin Greer at 360-662-1982.
Bargaining Team: Joshua Johnson, Sandra Caudill, Hector Pozernick, Patricia Wood
The Employer returned in the afternoon with only a partial response to our comprehensive proposal and did not yet provide a full economic response. Our Bargaining Team spent the rest of the day reviewing their proposals, pushing back where needed, and continuing to focus the conversation on the issues that matter most to members: staffing, safety, recruitment and retention, and fair wages and benefits.
Read MoreAs of June 9, 2026, we are continuing to negotiate for a new collective bargaining agreement. We have exchanged proposals on multiple articles to strengthen the current contract. We are currently focused on economic proposals. Management has proposed a new wage scale that gets closer to other area hospitals by addressing each step of the scale. This has been labor intensive for us, but we see the value in this process.
Find out more by attending a Contract Action Meeting:
Contract Action Meeting
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6pm - 7pm
Windjammer Park
1600 SW Beeksma Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA
After ten months of determined advocacy and solidarity, we are excited to announce we have reached Tentative Agreements with the employer for strong three-year contracts for Service, Technical and RN units.
Read MoreJenny 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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On June 5, our bargaining session began strongly when the Bargaining Team presented the rationale behind our economic proposal. We explained how our proposals recognize the value of our work, address rising costs of living, support recruitment and retention, ensure fair compensation for all workers, and promote safe staffing levels that allow us to provide the quality service and care our community depends on.
The team walked management through the priorities our members identified throughout this bargaining process and emphasized why meaningful economic improvements are essential to maintaining a strong and effective workforce.
While discussions were productive, we still have work to do before reaching an agreement. Our Bargaining Team remains committed to advocating for the priorities our members identified and will continue pushing for a fair contract that reflects the contributions we make every day.
June 16, 2026 — Bargaining Session
We will continue discussions and provide updates as negotiations progress.
One of the strongest ways to support our Bargaining Team is to sign our petition. A strong show of member support sends a clear message that we are united behind our bargaining priorities and committed to achieving a fair contract.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support. Together, we are stronger.
June 8
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Link to Zoom Meeting >>
Join our team to learn more about our Contract Action Team (CAT) and how you can support the Bargaining Team through upcoming actions. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the bargaining process, stay informed, and help build the collective power needed to win a strong contract.
Our Union Bargaining Team: Kelly Covington, RN; Rochelle Evans, Radiation Therapist; Wendy Boyd, Dosimetrist; Paul Lofing, Radiation Therapist
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