Franciscan Medical Group Vascular Techs - Welcome to the UFCW 3000 Family—New Contract Ratified

Yesterday, by a vast majority, the new contract was ratified.

After a unique journey, we can look back and realize that our persistence and hard work in getting all techs together have paid off. Now we have a full union contract in place that provides job protection and ensures our benefits for the next three years. We will see structural increases, and through the wage scale movement, some of us will see at least 16% hourly rate increases in the next three years. We now have one of the highest-paid professions in our craft.

“Congratulations, everybody. We have voted to ratify our first contract! Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the vote. The tentative agreement and the summary will be posted on the UFCW site soon, as will the final contract once it is signed.”

— Scot Johnson

If you have any questions, you can reach out to any Bargaining Team members or your Union Rep at 1-866-210-3000, ext. 6518.

Bargaining Team: Karla Boxum, Michael Desmarteau, and Scot Johnson.

Union Rep: Charlie King

Negotiator: Cesar R. Quiles-Borrero

Trios Health RN - Bargaining Update

September 9 and 10, 2026

On September 9 and 10, our Union negotiations committee representing the RNs at Trios met with management for our fifth and sixth bargaining sessions, respectively.

On the bright side, we wrapped up our two days together with an all-new and first-of-its-kind agreement regarding On-Call assignments, outlining a “cap” on mandatory call scheduling and an automatic incentive premium when additional call is taken voluntarily or assigned.

While this win is exciting—the downside is that it is the only new tentative agreement from our back-to-back days; and frankly, it was the only article management provided us with any response to.

Considering it has been over a month since our previous bargaining session—and approximately three months since we initially provided the Employer with our initial economic proposal—this is beyond aggravating. When questioned about where their response to wages was or when we might expect to see their counterproposal, management couldn’t even necessarily give us a clear ETA.

We are proud of the hard work we did prior to meeting with management to get our proposals in their hands quickly—we are confident that they’re both reasonable, impactful, and importantly, maintain competitive wages for Trios RNs throughout our contract term—but the delays from management have our team feeling like the work we put in at the bargaining table alone will not be enough to move the Employer as quickly as we need.

We are calling on all nurses—the time to stand together and show our collective power is now: join our upcoming Union meeting to discuss ways to build solidarity and strategize around how to win a strong contract:

Union Contract Campaign Planning Meeting

• September 21, 2026

• 6pm–7:30pm

• UFCW 3000 Richland Office

• 2505 Duportail St, Suite D

• Richland, WA 99352-4079

• Virtual Option:

• Join Microsoft Teams meeting >>

Bargaining Team: Tami Ottenbreit, OB RN; Stephanie Weibel, ER RN; Yesenia Ellis, ICU RN; Holly Hurst, Med Surg RN; Karen Campbell, Surgery RN.

If you’re interested in being a member of our Contract Action Team, reach out to a member of our Bargaining Team, or call our Union Rep Juanita Quezada at (509) 340-7407.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Main/Tech - Contract Ratified Unanimously

Congratulations: On Tuesday, the new three-year contract was unanimously ratified. The new contract includes 10% across-the-board increases over three years, ratification bonuses, and market adjustments for all classifications. We protected current benefits and incorporated changes that improved our contract. A redlined doc, the summary, and the new scales will be available on the website. Once the parties execute the final version, we will post it as well.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to any Bargaining Committee member or your Union Rep at 866-210-3000 ext. 7369.

Bargaining Committee Members: Bridget McCoy and Chris Hallock.

UFCW 3000 Negotiator: Cesar R. Quiles-Borrero

Olympic Medical Home Health - New Contract Ratified!

Union members of Olympic Medical Home Health voted unanimously to approve the tentative agreement reached by our Bargaining Team.

• Highlights of the new contract include:

• Wage increases each year of the contract

• Bonuses in both 2026 and 2027

• Weekend differential increased to $4.50 per hour

• On-call pay increased to $85 per night

For additional information, reach out to Union Rep Collin Greer at 360-662-1982.

Bargaining Team: Tilly Richards, Danielle Green, Justin Parks, Allan Crawford.

Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech - Bargaining Update - Contract Ratified!

On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Union members voted overwhelmingly to approve the tentative agreement reached by our Bargaining Team.

• Highlights of the new contract include:

• 9% wage increase over three years.

• Ratification bonus.

• Eight hours will be added to vacation bank in November 2026.

• Eight hours will be added to vacation bank in May 2027.

For additional information, reach out to Union Rep Collin Greer at 360-662-1982.

Bargaining Team: Josh Johnston, Sandy Caudill, Hector Pozernick, Patty Wood.

St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech and Clinical Support - Strike Authorization Vote Notice

Bargaining Team: Robel Haile, Clinical Pharmacist; Bryson Andrews, ED Tech; Olivia Almeida, Respiratory Therapist; Merry Brandt-MacFann, CT Technologist; Lara Williams-Graham, Certified Surgical Technologist; Angela Roberson, EP Technologist; Rob Shauger, CNA.

After more than five months since our contract’s original expiration date, CommonSpirit still has not offered us a fair contract.

Their latest proposal erased progress made through mediation, failed to bring wages where they need to be competitive, and left important issues, including Family Birth Center safety, unresolved. On top of that, we believe management has committed Unfair Labor Practices that have interfered with the bargaining process.

NOW IT’S TIME TO VOTE.

VOTE “NO” ON COMMONSPIRIT’S OFFER.

VOTE “YES” TO AUTHORIZE A STRIKE.

Come review CommonSpirit’s latest offer and cast your vote on whether to authorize our Bargaining Team to call a strike if necessary.

If you have questions about the vote, talk with a Bargaining Team member or contact Union Rep Ryan DeGouveia at (360) 662-1981.

Strike Authorization Vote

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• 7am–10am

• 12pm–2pm

• 5pm–8pm

UFCW 3000 Silverdale Office
2430 NW Myhre Road #101
Silverdale, WA 98383

Must be a member in good standing to vote.

St. Anne Hospital Pro-Tech - We're Still Fighting for a Fair Contract!

On August 19 and yesterday, we met with the Employer.

The Bargaining Team is looking to bring you the best contract possible. We have made significant progress since we started this bargaining, but we are not there yet. The Employer has been adamant about being “fiscally responsible,” but has forgotten the undoubted work we do to help the hospital best serve its patients. We have seen a bleeding of talent, and everyone has been impacted. While we are conscious of the times we are living in and the challenges, we are asking for what we feel is fair and what we have earned.

Next steps will include a federal mediator who will come in to help the parties close a deal, and then we will proceed with the vote.

We do not have any more bargaining dates until we hear back from the mediator. We will watch closely what's happening in St. Michael's and St. Joseph's to see if we can find a faster track to reach a Tentative Agreement.

If you have any questions, you can talk to any bargaining committee member or reach out to Bruce Lee, your Union Rep, at 866-210-3000 Ext. 661.

Ferry County Health Service and LPNs - Bargaining Update Session #2: We Are United! We Are Strong! We Are in This Together!

Ferry County Health Service and LPNs
Bargaining Update Session #2: We Are United! We Are Strong! We Are in This Together!

"Unity in the workplace is not just about fairness; it's about building a foundation where everyone can thrive."

Our Bargaining Team met with the Employer and continued making progress at the bargaining table. We have worked through more of our non-economic proposals, and we have reached several tentative agreements.

These agreements reflect the hard work of our Bargaining Team, our voices, and the strength we bring when we stand together.

Some of the progress we've secured:

• Changes to our EIB

• Strengthened our Union Access

• Secured both Medical Air Insurances

• Expanded Bereavement language

This is important progress—but we are not done yet. The Employer provided an economic counterproposal, leaving our Bargaining Team a lot of work ahead as we prepare for our next bargaining session on September 10 and 11.

What's Next? Show Our Solidarity!

Button Up on September 9

We want to show our members Uniting together! Wear your Union button on September 9 and send a photo to one of our Bargaining Team members, so we show the Employer just how united we are. Every button, every photo, and every member standing together sends a message.

Bargaining continues September 10 and 11.

Stay engaged, stay informed, and most importantly, stay united. Together we have the power to win a strong contract!

Keep Your Information Up to Date: Update Your Information >>

If you have questions or concerns about the contract or bargaining process, please reach out to a member of the Bargaining Team or Becky Latzel, Union Rep, at (866) 210-3000.

Bargaining Team: Rebecca Thompson, UC and CNA; Michael Hughes, Cook; Chris Torres, Lab Tech Non-Certified.

Whidbey Health Pro Tech LPN - Bargaining Update

We are fighting to keep Whidbey Health and our community sustainable. Management does not seem to fully grasp what other hospitals and clinics are paying. This is really challenging, but we keep pushing back and fighting for what is right.

Our Bargaining Team has done extensive research, and Whidbey Health has several open bargaining unit positions, particularly for MAs. We have carefully looked at recently ratified contracts, including Skagit, and see the wage differences.

On Thursday, August 27, Bargaining Team Members attended the Board of Commissioners meeting, both in person and virtually. Cassie Anderson, Pharmacist and Bargaining Team Member, reported on our bargaining status and noted that 17.6% of positions in this bargaining unit are unfilled, putting patient care at risk. She talked about the cost-of-living increases relative to wages and the difficulty filling evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as the importance of growth and expansion in our community. Cassie concluded by addressing the need to stay competitive with other local hospitals and clinics.

Our goal is to retain and recruit workers.

We will continue to push back and tell management what is important to us.

To find out more, come to our virtual Contract Action Team meeting:

Virtual Contract Action Team Meeting

• September 9, 2026

• 6pm

• Join Zoom Meeting >>

“I came in hopeful for a fair agreement, but this offer undervalues our work. We’re going to keep pushing back until we get the respect we deserve.”

— Caitlyn Korkoskie

“I went into this negotiation session feeling like we were getting close to an agreement. I came out feeling very frustrated, undervalued, and unheard.”

— Jennifer MacNeill

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Bargaining Team: Cassie Anderson, Jennifer MacNeill, Caitlyn Korkoskie.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Vascular Sonographers - Tentative Agreement Reached on a First Contract

On Thursday, we agreed to the terms for your first Collective Bargaining Agreement. Your committee fought a persistent Employer, and we were able to put together a contract that will include some of the following:

• Structural Wage Increases

• Scheduling Language

• Preservation of current benefits

• Premiums

• Non-economic items that will provide additional protections

• And more.

Contract Ratification Vote Scheduled!

Thursday, September 10

Federal Way (Room TBD)
9am to 10am
33501 1st Way S
Federal Way, WA 98003

Tacoma (Room TBD)
10:30am to 1:30pm
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405

If you have any questions, you can reach out to any Bargaining Committee members or your Union Rep at 1-866-210-3000, ext. 6518.

Bargaining Team: Karla Boxum, Michael Desmarteau, and Scot Johnson.

Union Rep: Charlie King

Negotiator: Cesar R Quiles-Borrero

St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Unit - Bargaining Update

August 27, 2026

We are fed up.

August 27 marked our ninth bargaining session with St. Joe’s management; however, calling it a “bargaining day” might be stretching that definition.

During our first meeting in the morning, the Employer returned two new tentative agreements from the package proposals our team gave them at our previous session: a rephrasing of the “Recognition for Past Experience” article, and another pertaining to the PTO request and approval process, which has been confusingly misapplied in just one department.

Outside of these sections, the Employer let us know that all other articles remained unchanged from their previous package proposal. Wages, premiums, takeaways to a few health insurance provisions, and language regarding travelers and agency staff—all held; and despite all evidence to the opposite, they followed this up by verbalizing that they were still open to working together on solutions to many of the other issues we’ve raised.

We told the Employer point-blank that while the sentiment is nice, they have not shown up as an equal partner in working collaboratively and creatively on resolving issues.

Our Bargaining Team cannot stress enough that nothing will change unless we all stand together and take action.

Sign the strike pledge card NOW, and join our next Contract Action Team meeting to discuss strategies with our Bargaining Team and Union Rep on how we can apply the necessary pressure to win a strong contract for SJMC Techs:

Sign the Strike Pledge

Workers throughout the hospital have already signed the strike pledge card. If you haven’t yet, you can by following the link below:

Sign the Strike Pledge >>

Contract Action Team Meeting

Thursday, September 3
5:30pm–6:30pm
Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting >>

Meeting ID: 814 5444 0042
Passcode: 761579

Bargaining Team: Michelle Gilmore, Respiratory Therapist; Monica Dewitt, Pharmacy Tech; Sissy Allison, Surgical Technologist; Chad Michels, Cardiovascular Technologist; Leslie Ball, Surgical Technologist; Vanessa Giles, Surgical Technologist.

Ferry County - Bargaining Begins: Making Progress at the Table

On August 21, our Bargaining Team met with the Employer to kick off our bargaining process. We are encouraged by the progress we made at the bargaining table and feel that the Employer is hearing and sharing our concerns.

We reached several tentative agreements and left the Employer with both our non-economic and economic proposals. We are hopeful that the Employer will provide a full response by our next bargaining session on September 2.

“Negotiations foster collaboration and cooperation between employers and workers, leading to a more harmonious and productive working environment.”

— Bargaining Team

Sticker Up Event - Tues, Sept 1

Please join our Bargaining Team for a Sticker Up event! Reach out to a Bargaining Team member to get your sticker or to assist with handing them out.

Next Bargaining Session - Wed, Sept 2

Our Bargaining Team will meet with the Employer for our next bargaining session. We will keep members informed as negotiations continue.

How You Can Help

Keep Your Information Up to Date: Update Your Information >>

Join Your Union: UFCW Join Application >>

Want to Become a Union Leader? Consider attending an upcoming online training:

• Sept 10 at 10am or 6pm: Intro Shop Steward Training >>

• Sept 17 at 10am or 6pm: Steward Training: How to Represent Co-Workers in Investigatory Meetings >>

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions or concerns about the contract or bargaining process, please reach out to a member of the Bargaining Team or Becky Latzel, Union Rep, at (866) 210-3000.

Bargaining Team: Rebecca Thompson, UC and CNA; Michael Hughes, Cook; Chris Torres, Lab Tech Non-Certified.