Conifer St. Michael Medical Center - Bargaining Begins!
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Wednesday, August 28, marked the first day of negotiations with the Employer.
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Ashley House - Bargaining Update
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We are negotiating for a new contract which addresses compensation, benefits, and working conditions for all Ashley House employees. Our UFCW bargaining team is working hard and has agreed to bargaining dates through the end of October, when we hope to have a tentative agreement to vote on. Ashley House Management has said that they are committed to providing an equitable contract including a good compensation package.
Read MoreUFCW 3000 Member Story: Maria Aparicio
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“For me, having this wage increase will help me afford the cost of living, and not feel financial insecurity!”
Read MoreMultiCare Accretion - Celebrating Our Wins!
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Our historic win at MultiCare this year has sparked excitement from non-union workers at MultiCare worksites across the state. Our Union has shown that when workers fight together, they win together! Recently, we welcomed two more MultiCare units that have joined our union to make our fight stronger: Mary Bridge Diabetes Educator RNs and Women's Centers Workers.
Read MoreFranciscan System Services Virtual Health - Bargaining Begins!
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On Thursday, August 15 our Virtual Health bargaining team met with management for our first bargaining day of this contract cycle to begin work on our next collective bargaining agreement.
Read MoreProvidence St. Peter Technical - Positive Steps
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Last week on August 14, we had our first bargaining date with Providence for our contract. Both sides came to the table prepared and we had deep discussions with management on many topics including retention and recruitment, new employee orientation, training and precepting, equity and nondiscrimination in the workplace, and how we can build trust between the Hospital and caregivers. Our next bargaining dates are September 4 and 18. On these dates we will be discussing the changes to the Aetna health care network along with other economic proposals.
Read MoreProvidence Centralia Service MOVING FORWARD
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Last week on August 15, we had our first bargaining session with Providence and came to the table prepared to pass many initial proposals. We shared with hospital Leadership our concerns around hours and wages and the difficulties many of us face around having to make decisions between necessities like housing, food, and transportation.
Read MoreEvergreen Health Monroe Vote on Wage Increases Scheduled!
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We have reached a tentative agreement on a mid-contract wage increase for some positions which are currently below market wage rates. EvergreenHealth has tentatively agreed to increase wages for the following positions
Read MoreUFCW 3000 Member Story: Elisabeth
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Workers should always check their paycheck to make sure that they are getting everything they are owed from their employer. Our member story this week is about Registered Nurse Elisabeth Meyer who noticed that her paycheck was missing premium pay for a nursing certification pay that she qualified for. Found out how as a union member she made sure she got what she was owed!
Read MoreMultiCare Auburn Medical Center Professionals Bargaining Update
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Our Auburn Medical Center Professionals union Bargaining Team met with Management on Friday, August 2, ready to work hard, and get to an agreement on strong first union contract with MultiCare.
Read MorePRMCE Announces Changes to Case Management Schedules
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On July 31, Providence Everett case management leadership announced upcoming changes to the work schedules and FTEs for social workers and RNs working on the A or D wing. PRMCE claims that they need to adjust shifts to 8-hour durations (8am to 4:30pm) and modify FTEs to 1.0, 0.8, and 0.6.
Read MoreMason Health Bargaining Update
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Management recently proposed changing percentages between steps on the wage scale which would mean different wage and step increases depending on the step someone is at. Their proposal did not raise wages significantly for most positions.
Read MoreWhidbeyHealth Service & Support Contract Ratified!
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On Thursday, August 1, we held our ratification vote for our new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and we are pleased to announce it was ratified with a large majority of those voting “Yes” to approve the offer!
Read MoreUFCW 3000 Podcast Episode 12: Macys Unfair Labor Practice Strikes
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When we last talked about Unfair Labor Practice Strikes it involved nurses at a hospital. Unfair Labor Practice Strikes in other industries often look very different. Michaela talks with Macy’s retail workers who went on strike in Black Friday in 2023 and again on MLK Day 2024 about the unfair labor practices and reasons that they went on strike during their contract negotiations. She also interviews community members about why they joined the Macy’s picket lines, and reviews the differences and similarities between Macy’s and her career in healthcare. Please note that this episode has parts where both English and Spanish are spoken.
Read MoreMultiCare Auburn Medical Center RNs & RN Case Managers BARGAINING BEGINS!
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On Tuesday, July 30 MultiCare Auburn Medical Center registered nurses kicked-off union contract negotiations with MultiCare. We’re feeling energized and ready to keep the momentum going; recognizing wins achieved by our union siblings in other contract negotiations at MultiCare recently.
Read MoreSeattle Children’s Hospital Medical Assistants - Tentative Agreement Reached! Contract Vote Scheduled
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On Tuesday, July 30, our Bargaining Team met with Management for our eighth round of negotiations and successfully reached a Tentative Agreement!
Our Bargaining Team is recommending a “YES” vote to approve this Tentative Agreement!
Improvements to the contract include:
Wage increases all three years of the contract that keep us competitive with other hospitals.
One new wage step added at the top of the scale each year to benefit our most senior coworkers.
Continuing Education leave and funding.
An hourly premium for Certified Medical Assistants.
An hourly premium for floating between clinics if short notice is given by the employer.
An online vote will be held so that UFCW Local 3000 members can approve the agreement—beginning at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 8 through 5:00 PM on Friday, August 9. Please update your information if you are not sure UFCW Local 3000 has your current personal email address and other contact information.
“In this tentative agreement we made significant gains over the last contract, including getting certification pay and Continuing Education leave and funding” — Wendy Rivas
Our Bargaining Team: Wendy Rivas, Joelyn Martin, Angelica Acevedo
Summit Pacific Medical Center - Bargaining Update
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Our bargaining Team met with SPMC management Friday and received their initial economic proposal. The proposal included increases to wages, premiums and differentials.
Management provided lists of the wages paid at neighboring hospitals and clinics and made a proposal to try to bring us closer to those facilities. The data they provided did not include wages from contracts that have been recently ratified.
We are reviewing the accuracy and effective dates of the wage scales that SPMC used for their comparisons, to figure out how they determined the proposed increases. Our bargaining team questioned management about the accuracy of their information and management seemed interested in making sure the data they are using is up-to-date.
We are working on a counter proposal and will present our data on wages and other compensation.
It is important that SPMC fully understands our goals for this contract. We need to be competitive to retain current employees and recruit new ones.
Next bargaining dates: August 12 and 19.
For more information contact a member of our Bargaining Team: Kim Starkweather Patient Coordinator, Allison Felder RN ED, Monica Ortiz RN ACU, Barb Ford ED Tech, Judea Prouty Medical Assistant, McCleary Clinic, Kurt E Phillips Lead Building Engineer.
Union Representatives:
Kiambo White (206) 436-6515
Madison Derksema (206) 436-6603
"Management is being very receptive and open to feedback."
"They're willing to meet us and are looking at data that shows them where we need to be."
Management provided lists of the wages paid at neighboring hospitals and clinics and made a proposal to try to bring us closer to those facilities. The data they provided did not include wages from contracts that have been recently ratified.
We are reviewing the accuracy and effective dates of the wage scales that SPMC used for their comparisons, to figure out how they determined the proposed increases. Our bargaining team questioned management about the accuracy of their information and management seemed interested in making sure the data they are using is up-to-date.
We are working on a counter proposal and will present our data on wages and other compensation.
It is important that SPMC fully understands our goals for this contract. We need to be competitive to retain current employees and recruit new ones.
Next bargaining dates: August 12 and 19.
For more information contact a member of our Bargaining Team: Kim Starkweather Patient Coordinator, Allison Felder RN ED, Monica Ortiz RN ACU, Barb Ford ED Tech, Judea Prouty Medical Assistant, McCleary Clinic, Kurt E Phillips Lead Building Engineer.
Union Representatives:
Kiambo White (206) 436-6515
Madison Derksema (206) 436-6603
"Management is being very receptive and open to feedback."
— Judea Prouty, MA, McCleary Clinic
"They're willing to meet us and are looking at data that shows them where we need to be."
— Monica Ortiz, RN
Central Washington Hospital Contract Ratified!
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After a few short months of bargaining our bargaining team was able to reach a tentative agreement for membership to vote on. On July 23, members were able to view the agreement and unanimously ratified the contract!
Read MoreWhidbeyHealth Service & Support - Ratification Vote Notice
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After our last negotiation session with WhidbeyHealth, the Employer presented us with a Last, Best, and Final offer via email in response to our last counter-proposal on all outstanding issues. This means that a vote on what that offer is will be forthcoming on Thursday, August 1. Upon review of the proposal we are recommending a "Yes" vote to ratify the offer.
Some of the highlights include:
Wage parity: We secured agreement that WhidbeyHealth would recognize past experience for represented workers at 100%. After discussion over many sessions, the Employer recognized that we need our most senior workers moved up on the scales the soonest. Their proposal partially reflects this, but also phases in less senior folks sooner whose resulting wage step increase would be less of a financial impact to the Employer in the immediate future.
Market adjustments of wage scales: When the mid-cycle wage bargain happened in 2022 the result (as with the Professional and Technical contract) was that many people further up the scale received increases that put them ahead of what workers earn at competing hospitals. This also resulted in workers on the earlier steps of the wage scale earning less than what workers earn at competing hospitals. Thus, management concentrated on increases at the lower steps in this bargaining cycle.
Ratification bonuses: If we ratify the contract with a "Yes" vote by Thursday, August 1, we will receive ratification bonuses. These bonuses will be pro-rated by FTE; folks with the most years at WhidbeyHealth will receive the largest bonuses.
More: Improvements to the weekend premium, shift differentials, standby pay, certification pay, and lead pay.
We look forward to seeing you at the following times on Thursday, August 1, to discuss the offer and vote on it:
Main Hospital Coupeville HEC Room C
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Clinic #1 - Oak Harbor - Cabot Break Room
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Clinic #2 - Oak Harbor - Goldie Conference Room
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Clinic - Freeland Break Room
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Clinic - Clinton Break Room
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Bargaining Team: Marilyn Faber, Patient Financial Service; Liz Latiff, Health Unit Coordinator
Some of the highlights include:
We look forward to seeing you at the following times on Thursday, August 1, to discuss the offer and vote on it:
Main Hospital Coupeville HEC Room C
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Clinic #1 - Oak Harbor - Cabot Break Room
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Clinic #2 - Oak Harbor - Goldie Conference Room
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Clinic - Freeland Break Room
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Clinic - Clinton Break Room
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Bargaining Team: Marilyn Faber, Patient Financial Service; Liz Latiff, Health Unit Coordinator
MultiCare Health Systems Contract Ratified!
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“It was a collaborative effort with experienced shop stewards who advocated tirelessly. Reaching out to coworkers, building new relationships, and being creative throughout bargaining was key. Having my coworkers participate inspired us on the bargaining team and scared MultiCare! Our strength comes when we fight together. I wanted my coworkers and I to be heard at MultiCare and it was eye opening to see what it takes.” - Rafael Diaz – Cardiovascular Tech
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