EvergreenHealth Hospital - Fighting for changes in our workplace

EvergreenHealth Hospital
Fighting for changes in our workplace

We had four full days of bargaining and made countless proposals. Management finally responded to some of our proposals but were unwilling to accept many that are important to us:

• STAFFING: We proposed staffing language which would empower workers to collaboratively address the big staffing issues we face every day. Management failed to address the obvious need for a dialogue on this urgent issue.

• EQUITY: We proposed contract language that promoted equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. Management responded that they see no need to exceed the minimum protections required by law.

Our next bargaining date with Management is Wednesday, May 31. We anticipate Management will respond to our economic proposals at the next session.

We are ready to have an extensive conversation with them about what is important to workers at Evergreen.

For additional information, contact a Bargaining Team member or Union Rep Jack Crow @ 206-436-6614.

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Macy’s Furniture - It’s Time to Take Action

Bargaining Team: Azia Domingo, Curtisy Bryant, Emily Hunter, Liisa Luick

Our Union Bargaining Team met with management again on May 11 to continue negotiations for our next contract. After winning stronger safety language earlier in the week, our Bargaining Team decided it was finally time to submit our initial economic proposal.

Workers at the furniture galleries have reported concerns about the effect of minimum wage on sales associates draws, longer operating hours during times when customers are not shopping, and frustration with the current deficit wipe off process.

In response, our Bargaining Team proposed:

New language that establishes a cap on sales associates draw rate, regardless of the actual wage rate.

• ...A significant wage scale revamp for non-sales associates that ensures wages keep up with the cost of living and honors our years of service,

• ...Commission increases to each tier (i.e. standard, premier, elite),

• ...Bimonthly deficit wipe-offs for all sales associates,

• ...and a new high-quality and affordable Union healthcare option.

We know that Macy’s will not give into any of our demands without a serious fight, but we are willing to do what it takes to earn the respect that we deserve from our employer.

Show Macy’s that you are willing to join the fight and do whatever it takes to win a fair contract by SIGNING THE STRIKE PLEDGE CARD!

We, the workers at Macy’s, demand that Management agrees to a fair contract that offers:

• Fair wage increases that keep up with skyrocketing inflation,

• High quality affordable healthcare,

• Significant safety improvements for both workers and customers.

Macy’s - It’s Time to Take Action

Bargaining Team: Azia Domingo, Curtisy Bryant, Emily Hunter, Liisa Luick

Our Union Bargaining Team met with management again on May 11 to continue negotiations for our next contract. After winning stronger safety language earlier in the week, our Bargaining Team decided it was finally time to submit our initial economic proposal.

Workers reported on the bargaining survey that new hires are being paid nearly the same as long term employees, draw vs. commission deficits are pilling up, and our current healthcare options are eating away at our paychecks.

In response, our Bargaining Team proposed:

• A significant wage scale revamp that ensures our wages keep up with the cost of living and honors our years of service,

• ...Increases to all commissions,

• ...Bimonthly deficit wipe-offs for all draw vs. commission associates,

• ...and a new high-quality and affordable Union healthcare option.

We know that Macy’s will not give into any of our demands without a serious fight, but we are willing to do what it takes to earn the respect that we deserve from our employer.

Show Macy’s that you are willing to join the fight and do whatever it takes to win a fair contract by SIGNING THE STRIKE PLEDGE CARD!

We, the workers at Macy’s, demand that Management agrees to a fair contract that offers:

• Fair wage increases that keep up with skyrocketing inflation,

• High quality affordable healthcare,

• Significant safety improvements for both workers and customers.

Northwest Center - in the Right Direction

Northwest Center
Steps in the Right Direction

We spent the bargaining session on May 17 discussing in depth some of the most important priorities of early supports: caseloads, the right to remote work, geographic location assignments, and onboarding and mentorship.

Northwest Center struck down our language around remote work and geographic assignments and we highlighted that this is a major priority for Union members. The back-and-forth conversation showed us that we do have some shared interests with Northwest Center, but to win the language we want around these topics, we are going to need to show solidarity and take action together.

Our Bargaining Team pushed for clarity around the financial future of Northwest Center. Early Supports Leadership assured us that they are NOT for sale and have no plans to sell in the future. They were not willing to provide any details regarding the purpose of the meeting on Wednesday, May 24. We requested that our Union Rep Ian Jacobson be included in the meeting.

Bargaining resumes in June and we will continue conversations about caseloads and remote work. Our team will be meeting with SEIU Early Learning Union members to support one another in our fights for fair first contracts. Stay tuned for information on next steps and solidarity actions!

“We are excited about the progress we made with Onboarding, Orientation, and Mentorship Program. Our team spent a lot of time crafting these proposals and Management responded positively to our ideas. There is still more work to be done, but language is moving in the right direction.”

- Our Northwest Center
UFCW 3000 Bargaining Team
Jenica Barrett, Speech Language Pathologist; Cassie Villarreal, Speech Language Pathologist; Kimmy Burns, Physical Therapist; Julia Szilard, Physical Therapist (not pictured)

Join your coworkers for the next Contract Action Team meeting on Zoom!
Monday, May 22 @ 12:30—1:30pm

Contact Bargaining Team or Union Rep for meeting details

Read our Join Solidarity Statement with SEIU 925 at:
bit.ly/NWC-Solidarity23

For questions or to get more involved, contact your Bargaining Team Stewards or Union Rep Ian Jacobson, 206-436-6550.

Tri-Cities Community Health RNs Bargaining Continues

Our Union Bargaining Team has finished an additional three sessions since last week. We have been able to get tentative agreements on most of our new contract which include; a grievance process, seniority language, improved working conditions secure union representation and membership but will continue to work on compensation and protect the benefits we currently have.

“We continue to work hard on behalf of our co-workers to make sure that we secure a contract that will be a solid foundation for building on in the future.” — Karen Engel RN, Auburn campus

“We are securing and locking in language in many areas, but we still have to work hard to come to an agreement on wages.” — Hilda Torres RN, 515 Court St. campus.

Our next bargaining session will be June 6, 2023. Please reach out to one of our Bargaining Team Members or our Union Rep. Juanita Quezada at 509-340-7407 with any questions or concerns.

Sunrise Dental TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!

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

• Wage increases each year of the agreement

• $900 Bonus

• One additional Personal Holiday

• Increased Employer 401K contribution

Full details of the contract offer will be available during the online vote:

Online Contract Vote: May 31 from 5am-5pm

You will receive an email from UFCW 3000 via “SimplyVoting” with your unique login information. All members in good standing are eligible to vote.

TO VOTE ONLINE Make sure your information is up to date!

In order to vote on proposals, make sure your personal email is up to date in our records. If you did not receive this announcement via email please visit: ufcw3000.org/update-your-information to update your email or us.

If you do not receive an email to vote on May 31, please reach out to your Union Representative to provide an updated email address.

• Charlie King (Bonney Lake, Olympia, Puyallup, Tacoma, Federal Way, Lakewood) 206-436-6518

• Christie Harris (Auburn, Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, Renton, Seatac/Seattle, Tukwila/Southcenter, Bothell/Mill Creek, Everett, Marysville, Monroe, Shoreline, Ballard, Bellevue, Carnation, Issaquah, Redmond) 206-436-6606

• Naomi Oligario (Gig Harbor, Sequim, Poulsbo, Silverdale) 360-662-1989

• Celia Ponce-Sanchez (Lynnwood, Arlington) 360-419-4678

JOIN THE VOTE INFORMATION MEETING! May 30 Drop in 11am-1pm or 4-6pm.

It is so important that members attend the Zoom Meeting to get a full understanding of the Employer’s offer and have your questions answered. 1-253-215-8782 use Meeting ID: 876 4159 3675 Passcode: 899349 Or scan the QR Code to go to the zoom meeting.

UFCW 3000 & SEIU 925: Solidarity with Northwest Center Union Members!

Early Supports union members with UFCW 3000 bargained yesterday with local nonprofit employer Northwest Center (NWC), and the Early Learning workers at NWC who recently organized with SEIU 925 are standing in support and solidarity for a fair contract!

Workers at Northwest Center, whose “Big Blue Trucks” have been seen around the Northwest for more than 50 years, offer therapy, early education, employment services, and advocacy opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. At Northwest Center Kids, Early Supports workers provide birth to three therapy services, and Early Learning workers run two inclusive childcare centers in Seattle. In both departments, organizing a union is about more than wages and benefits—it’s also about ensuring the best possible environment for all kiddos and clients.

“We both value the care we’re providing to children, and speaking up collectively about the changes that need to be made is powerful! The challenges we face span across our departments and so we’re excited to stand together in solidarity as we both fight towards first contracts that meet our needs and the needs of the families we serve!”

– UFCW 3000 Bargaining Team: Jenica Barrett, Speech Language Pathologist; Cassie Villarreal, Speech Language Pathologist; Kimmy Burns, Physical Therapist; Julia Szilard, Physical Therapist

NWC Early Supports became the first agency of its kind in Washington State to unionize, and one of the first in the country. Since few workplaces like theirs are unionized, these new members—physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, infant mental health therapists, family resource coordinators, dietitians, special educators, and administrative staff—are excited to help set historic workplace standards. The early childhood educators, custodians, kitchen staff, and specialists at NWC Early Learning just won their union this month, and can’t wait to get started on the process of coming together to bargain with the employer for their contract as well.

Working together, our two unions comprise more than 67,000 workers across the region, with members in early learning, health care, nonprofits, education, and many other industries. We bring the experience, solidarity, and power of all our members to the bargaining table and look forward to working together for equitable contracts at NWC!

LabCorp Bargaining Begins!

LabCorp Bargaining Begins

Earlier this week, our Union Dynacare/LabCorp Bargaining Committee met to continue preparing for upcoming negotiations. Our bargaining team has been working hard red-lining the contract, addressing departmental concerns, drafting proposals to resolve issues with scheduling and staffing, and collecting wage comps to ensure fair compensation for us all. We're confident in our strong position and are eagerly awaiting Management's readiness to meet. Get ready for an exciting win as we fight to secure the contract we all deserve!

We’re collecting stories to share about who we are, why we’re committed to improving our working conditions, and continuing to provide vital—outstanding patient care. If you have a story you think Management or our communities need to hear, reach out to a Steward, our Union Rep, or a member of our Union Bargaining Committee.

Update your contact information and make sure you’ve opted in to email and text communications! ufcw3000.org/update-your-information

Join our first Contract Action Team meeting next week!

Wednesday, May 24 at 7pm via Zoom

Keep up the Slack!

Join our Union Slack channel, Lab Force 3000, for bargaining updates, office hours with your Rep, training and education resources, and more!

If you have any questions, you can contact our Union Rep Christie Harris at 206-436-6606 or you can call the MRC at 1-800-219-3000.

Planned Parenthood: Bargaining Starts Soon - Get Involved Now!

You're likely already aware that our current contract was set to expire on June 1. We agreed to extend the contract by one month to the end of June to allow more time for negotiations. Your bargaining team will meet with PPGNHAIK leadership to bargain on May 24 and then again on June 6. As with bargaining sessions in the last decade, HR has been slow to agree to the many dates we have proposed. Their stalling tactics have only emboldened our team to become more united in our demands.  We look forward to getting these negotiations started and fighting for the contract we all deserve!

Meet Your Bargaining Team!

L to R: Michel Avery, Clinical Trainer - Monalisa Bauman, MA Certified - Alison DeBoise, Insurance Biller - Melissa Grindstaff, Patient Access Rep - Mollie Overby, Capacity Building Specialist

Get Involved

How can you help us win the contract we all deserve?​

1. Fill out the bargaining survey. Thank you to those who have already made your voice heard.

2. If you prefer to spell out concerns by phone or email, please reach out to Charlie at (206) 436-6518 or a union Shop Steward or Bargaining Team member.

3. Join a Thursday night Zoom check-in at 7pm and let us know what’s important to you.

4. PP Leadership has posted the GAHC Coordinator position, but is still vague on the timeline of the return of new patients.  If you have not already signed the petition demanding transparency on the GAH pause, please do so here.

5. Finally, let’s cheer on our fellow Planned Parenthood and UFCW Local 324 on filing for an election to unionize!

Deep Roots tattoo and Body Piercing - First Full Day of Bargaining

Deep Roots Tattoo and Body Piercing
First Full Day of Bargaining

Our union Bargaining Team met with the Employer on May 16.

Our Bargaining Team member, Hannah Corprew, from the University Way location was representing her colleagues and coworkers at the bargaining table.

During a long and productive bargaining day, the Employer responded to our first proposal from April 21 with a counter proposal, including on noneconomic issues such as union recognition and representation, employment practice, and more.

Our Bargaining Team worked to draft proposals on holidays, seniority and hours of work and overtime.

We agreed to continue our bargaining meetings later this summer when the Employer will be available to meet again.

Meanwhile, our Bargaining Team will be working on drafting more bargaining proposals, including our opening economic proposal.

“As we complete our first full day of bargaining with Deep Roots I feel hopeful that we will be able to win a good first contract that respects all parties and helps make Deep Roots a better company.”

- Hannah Corprew, Bargaining Team Member

Jefferson County Bargaining commences!

Our Union Bargaining Team met with the Employer on May 16 to present our initial proposals including both economic and non-economic issues. Our initial conversations were productive, and the Employer seemed receptive to some of our ideas.

We look forward to the hard work of securing a collective bargaining agreement that improves pay and working conditions for all.

We will meet with the Employer again on June 6 and 7 with more tentative dates scheduled later in June.

Don’t miss out on important bargaining updates, union benefits, and contract vote updates.

Make sure your contact information is up to date

Bartell Drugs - Bartell Bargaining Prep continues

Our Bargaining Team: Trevor Peterson, Dani Fisher, and Mary Grace Diaz

This week, our Bartell Bargaining Committee met to audit the contract and plan next steps for building power within our stores. The committee discussed the upcoming bargain with Bartell Drugs, now owned by Rite Aid. We reviewed the current contract and discussed language changes and article proposals, focusing on the top priorities that we identified last meeting, including winning better pay, increasing safety at the stores, keeping good affordable healthcare coverage, maintaining strong retirement, addressing scheduling issues and building more power in the drug store industry.

The committee will be meeting again in May to continue crafting bargaining proposals and discuss how we can best address safety concerns at our workplaces.

Do you have ideas for how to make our workplaces safer? If yes, contact your Union Representatives or stewards to share!

Need to update your contact info?

For questions or to get more involved, contact your Union Representatives Mohamed Bonah at 206-436-6514 and Dominic Ojeda at 206-436-6586.

MFUSED - Bargaining Begins—Management Starts By Dragging Their Feet!

On May 3 your Bargaining Team met with Management for our first bargaining session. We started out hopeful that it would be productive and had a federal Mediator join us for joint training. Unfortunately, it appears that Management intends to draw out the process, proposing to meet only once a month for a maximum of 4 hours. It was a struggle to even get them to agree to future dates!

“Management said that eight hours of work (negotiating) is too grueling. They expect us to work a full shift and then negotiate after work. This is unacceptable!”

— Bargaining Team  

We need Management to take us seriously and meet with us at reasonable times and dates to address our issues and negotiate a Fair Contract Now! 

Want to show Management we are united? Stand in solidarity with us by wearing our new buttons and T-Shirts on May 23 and May 30. Reach out to your Bargaining Team to get yours!

Next Bargaining Dates: May 30 and June 13

Our Bargaining Team: Ariel Simmons, Kimberly Greenside, Jennifer Wade, Robert Elkins, and Diba Kamayo 

Have questions? Reach out to a Bargaining Team member or Your Union Rep Chris Arellano at (360) 409-0241

Notice from the Election Chairperson:

Any Facebook postings or comments that contain any campaigning for UFCW 3000 Officer Elections have been / will be removed from the UFCW 3000 page and the UFCW 3000 Political Team page.

These pages are not accessible for all potential candidates to campaign on, which violates the UFCW International Constitution Article 35.

For questions, please email Elections@ufcw3000.org or call 360-419-4670.

Thank you,
Kim Micheau
Election Chairperson

PRMCE Cardiovascular Techs - Online Vote Notice—Providence Everett Recognizes Years of Experience for Cardiovascular Techs!

Providence Everett has proposed to recognize each current cardiovascular techs’ years of experience as a radiology technologist. Current cardiovascular techs will be able to submit their years of experience as a radiology technologist to Human Resources after the vote on May 24, 2023.

By approving the letter of understanding, all current cardiovascular techs will receive credit for years of experience as a radiology technologist. Given this, cardiovascular techs who have radiology technologist experience will see a change to their wage step and a wage increase.

We are recommending a “YES” vote!

Online Vote will be held from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on May 24.

To vote you must have an email on file with UFCW 3000. If you do not receive emails from UFCW 3000, please update your contact information or resubscribe to UFCW 3000 emails.

Mariners Retail New Member meeting!

Our Union will be holding an online New Member Meeting on May 17 at 4:30pm to inform members about the dues structure and timeline. This meeting will also give everyone an overview of our Union, your rights, and what’s going on with the parking and promotional giveaways grievance. If you have not yet done so, take a few minutes today to complete your Union application: join.ufcw.org/join/3000

If you cannot make it to the May 17 meeting, please call our Membership Services Representative Cassy Wolle at 360-662-1983 to learn more about your dues.

In response to the grievance meeting our union held with Mariners management in April, the Mariners responded stating that, “consistently throughout bargaining, the Mariners expressly rejected paying any retail employee parking expenses going forward.” They additionally stated that, “the Mariners had the management right to alter any parking practices and/or its Employee Handbook on this topic...[and] the Mariners had the management right to stop providing [promotional giveaways] without prior discussion or negotiation with the Union.”

The Mariners reiterated their misunderstanding of our grievance against their discrimination for Union activity by removing parking and promotional giveaway benefits. Also, the Mariners are contraindicating the understanding we had at the bargaining table that they will continue providing subsidized parking and promotional giveaway items in accordance with negotiations and their employee handbook.

Our Union is confident in our grievance and will continue this to the next step, arbitration. If you have any questions, reach out to our Union Rep Dominick Ojeda 206-436-6586.

New Member Meeting: May 17 @ 4:30PM via Zoom

Kraken Retail First Contract Bargaining Begins!

First Contract Bargaining Begins!

What an amazing year for the for Kraken retail workers, first we won a union and are going to be fighting for our first contract, and now the Kraken are making a strong playoffs push!

Our Union is going to begin bargaining in June and we want to hit the ice with you all knowing what’s going on. Since it’s been a few weeks since our Union won recognition with the Kraken, here is an update about next steps. Our Union Bargaining Team, will meet together to finalize our first proposals before the first bargaining session with Management. As bargaining moves along in June and July, we will be sending regular updates about the bargaining progress and answering questions along the way.

Union Bargaining Survey

This is our Union and your voice matters in how strong the first contract can be. If you have not yet completed the Union Bargaining Survey take a few minutes to fill out to tell our Bargaining Team what’s most important to you in a first contract – the things you want improved on and the things you want solidified.

Join us for Bargaining 101 & Know Your Rights Training

Our Union is holding a Know Your Rights and Bargaining 101 session online on Tuesday, May 16 at 5pm. Where we will walk through the rights you already have as Union members and the typical contract bargaining process.

May 16, 2023 @ 5:00PM via Zoom Meeting

PRMCE DAY SIX BARGAINING UPDATE

PRMCE

DAY SIX BARGAINING UPDATE

Today our Nurse Bargaining Team stayed at the table until 10:30pm, and we were willing to negotiate all night working hard to ensure you get a contract that includes fair wages throughout the life of our contract, strong language around staffing to incentivize the hospital to prioritize safe staffing over profits. Providence continues to reject common sense language that will benefit the hospital and the community. Our Union Bargaining Team has prioritized creating a contract that focuses on recruiting and retaining staff, and now more than ever we need you to stand in solidarity with us and get ready to take Action!

Happy Nurses Week!

“We don’t cherry pick when it comes to patient safety”

— Trevor Gjendem

St. Michael Medical Center Service & Dietary - Tentative agreement reached - Vote scheduled

St. Michael Medical Center - Service & Dietary
Tentative agreement reached
Vote scheduled

After many months of bargaining, we finally have a tentative agreement! We worked hard to get a contract that works for all, and won historic wage increases that can help recruit and retain qualified staff. Our new agreement includes:

• New wage scales and job classifications

• Filled in all ghost steps

• Pay for call in advance of shift

• Management will pay for certifications including food handler’s card

• Pandemic Language

• And much more!

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.

Join your co-workers and vote on the new contract

Wednesday, May 17
8:30am—10:30am | 12pm—3:30pm | 5pm—7pm
St. Michael Medical Center, conference room 1.939 (first floor of the new hospital by the blue elevators)