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Most Recent News & Updates
Trios Health RN  Bargaining Update
November 9, 2026
Trios Health RN Bargaining Update
November 9, 2026

We entered the first week of November ready for two bargaining sessions with Trios on November 3 and 4, but unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances out of the Employer’s control led to the cancellation of our Tuesday session. Although this meant we wouldn’t be exchanging proposals with them, our team still opted to meet and prepare counters, discuss outstanding articles, and brainstorm strategies to move forward. We also remarked on the strong turnout at our Strike Pledge Kick-Off & Bargaining Update meeting on November 2, which reinforces to our Bargaining Team that we have the support of our union siblings at our backs at the bargaining table!

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November 9, 2026
Broadcast Coffee Bargaining Update
November 9, 2026
Broadcast Coffee Bargaining Update
November 9, 2026
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November 9, 2026
CommonSpirit St. Joseph Medical Center STRIKE READY & HOLDING THE LINE
November 6, 2026
CommonSpirit St. Joseph Medical Center STRIKE READY & HOLDING THE LINE
November 6, 2026

Our team will be returning to the bargaining table on Thursday, November 12, ready to reach a deal or give our notice to strike. For healthcare facilities, strike notices must be given to the hospital and the federal mediation service at least 10 days prior to the beginning of a strike.  At our next session our Union President, Faye Guenther and Secretary Treasurer, Sean Embly will join to help support us as we continue to prepare for a ULP Strike. We are committed to our fight for a fair contract with no takeaways. A contract that reflects the hard work we do every day. And we are committed to standing up for our worker rights and against management that we believe is violating labor law by unlawfully questioning workers about if they are going to participate in a strike or other protected action

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November 6, 2026
Lumen Field & Pro Shop Tentative Agreement Reached!
November 6, 2026
Lumen Field & Pro Shop Tentative Agreement Reached!
November 6, 2026

Our worker-led Bargaining Team is excited to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement with Football NW on our first Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and are recommending a YES vote.

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November 6, 2026
Help Keep Workers on PCC’s Board! Nominations for the PCC Board of Trustees
November 5, 2026
Help Keep Workers on PCC’s Board! Nominations for the PCC Board of Trustees
November 5, 2026

In 2021, our union fought for two workers —Donna Rasmussen of PCC-View Ridge and Laurae McIntyre of PCC-Fremont—to win seats on the PCC Board of Trustees. These workers brought a unique perspective to the board, tapping their lived experiences with coworkers, customers, and the community to help steer the future of the co-op.  

To maintain a strong worker voice on PCC’s Board, we need to act now.  

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November 5, 2026
BDA Retail Workers at Climate Pledge Arena Contract Action Team Meeting!
November 5, 2026
BDA Retail Workers at Climate Pledge Arena Contract Action Team Meeting!
November 5, 2026
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November 5, 2026
EvergreenHealth Kirkland Contract Vote Scheduled
November 5, 2026
EvergreenHealth Kirkland Contract Vote Scheduled
November 5, 2026

Attention EvergreenHealth Kirkland Laboratory Technical Coordinator, Point of Care Specialist and Neurodiagnostic Technician and Technologist Members!

UFCW 3000 is announcing a accretion ratification vote for EvergreenHealth Kirkland Lab and EEG members.

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November 5, 2026
North Valley Hospital - We Did It! North Valley Hospital Contracts Have Been Unanimously Ratified!
November 4, 2026
North Valley Hospital - We Did It! North Valley Hospital Contracts Have Been Unanimously Ratified!
November 4, 2026
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November 4, 2026
LabCorp CEO makes millions— Labcorp offers us 3%
November 4, 2026
LabCorp CEO makes millions— Labcorp offers us 3%
November 4, 2026

When we made the Employer’s last proposal public, Labcorp’s supposal had not been given to the Union. We received it last Friday, and it was never formally presented at the bargaining table. 

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November 4, 2026
Women’s Clinic and Urogynecology - Bargaining Update
November 4, 2026
Women’s Clinic and Urogynecology - Bargaining Update
November 4, 2026
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November 4, 2026
MultiCare Mary Bridge Therapies Bargaining Begins
November 2, 2026
MultiCare Mary Bridge Therapies Bargaining Begins
November 2, 2026

On Tuesday, October 27, our union Bargaining Team representing the newly-organized clinic workers in the MultiCare Mary Bridge Therapies group met with management for our first official session of negotiations towards our first union contract!

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November 2, 2026
Trios Health RN Bargaining Update
November 2, 2026
Trios Health RN Bargaining Update
November 2, 2026

On Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, our union Bargaining Team met with Management for our seventh and eighth contract negotiation sessions this cycle.
 
As with our back-to-back sessions in July and September, we left these two days disappointed by Management’s overall pace at the bargaining table;

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November 2, 2026
St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Management Still Falls Short
October 29, 2026
St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Management Still Falls Short
October 29, 2026

With ULPs on the horizon and a strike authorization in hand, we bargained late into the night two days this week. While some progress was made, the hospital is still short of meeting our priorities and continues to push their takeaways. We will not let that happen! Stay prepared and join us for all the upcoming Strike preparation meetings via ZOOM to learn more about the next steps in your fight for a best contract. 

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October 29, 2026
Confluence Health A Breakthrough at the Table!
October 29, 2026
Confluence Health A Breakthrough at the Table!
October 29, 2026

Our collective actions over the last two weeks have paid off in this bargaining session, and we are encouraged by the results! Management arrived prepared to engage and met with our team early in the day, replying to several outstanding proposals. Throughout the course of the day, we reached sixteen tentative agreements. One of these was a major breakthrough in our economic proposals – agreeing to the definitions of full time and part time employees. Thank you to our Contract Action Team members who pulled a lot of information to support the need for these definitions.

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October 29, 2026
LabCorp  LabCorp Is Stonewalling Us  Join a Contract Action Team Meeting!
October 29, 2026
LabCorp LabCorp Is Stonewalling Us Join a Contract Action Team Meeting!
October 29, 2026

The union met with LabCorp on Wednesday, October 28, and once again received unacceptable, disrespectful proposals. LabCorp offers minimal, below-market wage increases, resists giving reasonable notice of outsourcing, and wants to strip away our rights and gain total power to change your health insurance whenever it chooses. The company blames upcoming Medicare reimbursement cuts for refusing to move closer to our proposals, but we are skeptical: LabCorp is thriving financially, its stock price is rising, and CEO Adam Schechter received $18,399,913 in compensation last year.

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October 29, 2026
The Grocery Industry: Executive Suite to Shop Floor
October 29, 2026
The Grocery Industry: Executive Suite to Shop Floor
October 29, 2026

Grocery executives are working to grab every penny from their workers and members of our communities. Every contract negotiation is an opportunity to fight for what we deserve and work to steer the grocery industry back on track, to focus on what matters: delivering quality customer service and great products to feed our neighbors.

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October 29, 2026
Northeast Oregon Grocery  Bargaining Update
October 27, 2026
Northeast Oregon Grocery Bargaining Update
October 27, 2026

In our last contract negotiations, our union won the largest wage increases that we’ve seen, secured a transition to the stable our union health plan through the UFCW Spokane healthcare Trust, and ensured funding to keep our pension plan dependable for retirement. Our NE Oregon contracts recently expired, and our union is prioritizing a new contract that builds upon our previous wins.

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October 27, 2026
Lumen Field & The Pro Shop at Renton Landing Retail Workers Bargaining Update — We’re Close to a First Contract!
October 26, 2026
Lumen Field & The Pro Shop at Renton Landing Retail Workers Bargaining Update — We’re Close to a First Contract!
October 26, 2026
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October 26, 2026
North Valley Hospital Tentative agreement reached!
October 26, 2026
North Valley Hospital Tentative agreement reached!
October 26, 2026

After four long days of bargaining with the Employer and countless hours of preparation, our Bargaining Team reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) that we are excited to bring back to our members!

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October 26, 2026
Confluence Health Professionals Bargaining Update
October 23, 2026
Confluence Health Professionals Bargaining Update
October 23, 2026

While our initial bargaining sessions were largely positive and relatively low stakes, we now have reached the meat and potato economic proposals that our unit cares about most. This is often the most challenging stage of bargaining – especially when bargaining a first contract. An example from today: in response to our extensively researched wage proposal, the company stated "we don't want to change how we do things" without further discussion.

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October 23, 2026
MultiCare Contract Action Team Meetings!
October 23, 2026
MultiCare Contract Action Team Meetings!
October 23, 2026

As 2,500 UFCW 3000 members at MultiCare continue preparations for contract bargaining to begin early next year, there are several upcoming opportunities to gather, discuss and contribute. First off, a big thanks to all who completed the bargaining surveys during August and September. That information will be crucial in our assessing priorities before bargaining.

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October 23, 2026
FEEST - Contract Ratified
October 22, 2026
FEEST - Contract Ratified
October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026
PCC Labor Management Advisory Committee Vote Results
October 22, 2026
PCC Labor Management Advisory Committee Vote Results
October 22, 2026

After holding nomination votes for the Labor Management Advisory Committee (LMAC) from September 21–25, 2026, and then holding nominee votes for Ballard, Central District, and Issaquah on October 21, 2026, we are happy to announce your committee members!  

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October 22, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech  New Contract Ratified!
October 22, 2026
St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech New Contract Ratified!
October 22, 2026

This agreement comes after more than six months of bargaining, an informational picket, federal mediation, a strike pledge campaign, and a strike authorization vote that showed CommonSpirit members were ready to fight for a better contract

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October 22, 2026
Recovery Cafe Bargaining Update Health care Changes
October 20, 2026
Recovery Cafe Bargaining Update Health care Changes
October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026
Broadcast Coffee Bargaining Update
October 19, 2026
Broadcast Coffee Bargaining Update
October 19, 2026

After more than a month since our last session, our Union Bargaining Team; Alyssa and Oliver were able to reconvene with the employer on October 19 to receive their economic counter proposal.

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October 19, 2026
QFC Attendance Policy: Know Your Rights
October 16, 2026
QFC Attendance Policy: Know Your Rights
October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Service/Maintenance - Vote To Approve 401K Changes Proposed By Providence
October 16, 2026
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Service/Maintenance - Vote To Approve 401K Changes Proposed By Providence
October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026
St Michaels Medical Center ProTechs  Pre-Vote Meeting Scheduled!
October 16, 2026
St Michaels Medical Center ProTechs Pre-Vote Meeting Scheduled!
October 16, 2026

Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 PM to learn more about the tentative agreement reached between our Union Bargaining Team and CommonSpirit.

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October 16, 2026
St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Don't Lose that Momentum
October 16, 2026
St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Don't Lose that Momentum
October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026
January 10, 2019

Seattle Children's Hospital - We Are All In! Update

January 10, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly
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January 10, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Seattle Children's Hospital

Gaelan Kelly

January 10, 2019

Fresenius - Time for Action

January 10, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly
January 10, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Fresenius

Gaelan Kelly

January 08, 2019

Conifer - Local Contract Ratified

January 08, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly
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January 08, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Conifer

Gaelan Kelly

January 04, 2019

Childhaven - Our Voices, Our Issues

January 04, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly
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January 04, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Childhaven

Gaelan Kelly

January 04, 2019

Central Co-op Bargaining Update

January 04, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly
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January 04, 2019/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Central co-op

Gaelan Kelly

December 28, 2018

Childhaven - Contract Negotiations Around the Corner!

December 28, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
December 28, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Childhaven

Gaelan Kelly

December 26, 2018

Capital Medical Center Service and Technical - Members Ratify New Agreement

December 26, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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December 26, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Capital Medical Center, service, Tech

Gaelan Kelly

December 20, 2018

Sacred Heart Medical Center Service & Maintenance - No Holiday Spirit in Sacred Heart's Proposal

December 20, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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December 20, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Sacred Heart Medical Center

Gaelan Kelly

December 20, 2018

PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS - It pays to know your contract

December 20, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS - It pays to know your contract

Gwendolyn Herron is a Business Office Representative and a Steward at Whidbey Health Medical Center. When the HR Director told them that she was raising the number of hours that would qualify workers as part-time, Gwendolyn and her fellow co-workers took action…

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December 20, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Member Stories
whidbey health medical center
December 19, 2018

PRMCE Professional & Technical - Providence Should Do Better!

December 19, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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December 19, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
PRMCE, PRMCE PRO, PRMCE Technical, Tech

Gaelan Kelly

December 14, 2018

Seattle Children's Hospital - We Are All In!

December 14, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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December 14, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Seattle Children's Hospital

Gaelan Kelly

December 14, 2018

Capital Medical Center Service and Technical - Tentative Agreement Reached for a New Contract

December 14, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
December 14, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update, Contract Vote
Capital Medical Center, service, Tech

Gaelan Kelly

December 13, 2018

Capital Medical Center Tech Informational Picket

December 13, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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December 13, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update, Action
Capital Medical Center

Gaelan Kelly

December 10, 2018

Jefferson Healthcare Bargaining Update

December 10, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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December 10, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Jefferson Healthcare

Gaelan Kelly

December 07, 2018

Pacific Dental Alliance - Bargaining Begins

December 07, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
December 07, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Pacific Dental Alliance

Gaelan Kelly

December 06, 2018

Ekman Thulin - Contract Vote Scheduled

December 06, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
December 06, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Contract Vote
Ekman Thulin

Gaelan Kelly

December 06, 2018

PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS - Strong leaders make change

December 06, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS - Strong leaders make change

Brenda Eaden is an Associate at the Southcenter Macy’s Furniture Gallery. When Macy’s violated the contract and took 40 hours of worker’s vacation and turned it into sick leave after the new Sick and Safe Leave Law, Brenda called her union.

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December 06, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Member Stories
Macy's
December 04, 2018

Conifer - Tentative Agreement Reached

December 04, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
December 04, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Bargaining Update
Conifer

Gaelan Kelly

November 30, 2018

Capital Medical Center Bargaining Update

November 30, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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November 30, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
Capital Medical Center, Bargaining Update

Gaelan Kelly

November 29, 2018

New Spokane Office Grand Opening

November 29, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly
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November 29, 2018/ Gaelan Kelly/
News

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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Correcting the Record: Decades after Organizing Her Own Unit, Leslie Ball Is Still Fighting for Her Coworkers
October 2, 2026
Member Stories
Correcting the Record: Decades after Organizing Her Own Unit, Leslie Ball Is Still Fighting for Her Coworkers
October 2, 2026
Member Stories

Correcting the Record: Decades after Organizing Her Own Unit, Leslie Ball Is Still Fighting for Her Coworkers

Leslie Ball, a certified surgical technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma and a longtime UFCW 3000 Union Steward, has spent decades standing up for herself and her coworkers.

Her fight for better working conditions began in the late 1990s, when she received a 30-cent wage increase, which ended up only being a five-cent raise after her employer reduced her shift differential by a quarter. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the value surgical techs bring to the table, she knew a nickel wasn’t going to cut it. So she and a coworker, Gail Miller, started organizing their colleagues at St. Joe's despite warnings that previous organizing efforts had failed.

Within a year, they helped Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and other departments form the hospital’s first Technical Unit, which ratified its first contract in 1999.

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October 2, 2026
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Member Story: Silverdale Produce Clerk Tiiu Napp Finally Feels at Home 
July 10, 2026
Member Stories, Grocery Store
Member Story: Silverdale Produce Clerk Tiiu Napp Finally Feels at Home 
July 10, 2026
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Member Story: Going Up! Sacred Heart Workers Fight to Fix a Dangerous Elevator
June 9, 2026
Member Stories, Health Care
Member Story: Going Up! Sacred Heart Workers Fight to Fix a Dangerous Elevator
June 9, 2026
Member Stories, Health Care

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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