PCC LMC Rank-Choice Vote Results

After two days of voting the final results are in!
 
Kelly Campbell, View Ridge PCC, Front End 1248 points
Emily Wiesenberger, Issaquah PCC, Health and Beauty 1029 points
Scott Shiflett, Redmond PCC, Meat Dept 963 points
Scott Norman, west Seattle PCC, Receiver 939 points
Marlin Hathaway, Greenlake Village PCC, Beer and Wine 903 points
Quil Freitas, West Seattle PCC, Clerk 898 points
Scott Jue, Central District PCC, Receiver 808 points
Chloe Jett, Bellevue PCC, Beer and Wine 789 points
Emily Dawson, West Seattle PCC, Produce 785 points
Kerry Hudson, Burien PCC, Front End 731 points
Oscar Cea Figueroa, Redmond PCC, Deli 699 points
Gabriella von ins, view ridge PCC, Front End 670 points
Jayne Sonesen, PCC Fremont, Meat 668 points
Bert Decoy, Redmond PCC, Deli 655 points
Nellie Demeerleer, Ballard PCC, Front End 613 points
Nich Fallon, Issaquah PCC, Produce 602 points
Miles Gensoli, PCC Fremont, Produce 593 points
Andrew Shustov, Bellevue PCC, Cheese 588 points
Cina Ebrahimi, view ridge PCC, Grocery 575 points
Jackson jones, Kirkland PCC, Meat dept. 574 points
Thnley Gyatso, PCC Fremont, Produce 562 points
Kris Jamison, Kirkland PCC, deli 511 points
Chris Maraslo, PCC Ballard, Grocery 448 points
Christopher Trebaol, Bellevue PCC, Produce 412 points
William Chiang, Bothell PCC, Deli 395 points
 
We will now forward the top 10 names over to the GMC where they will decide the five to be appointed to the Labor Management Committee (LMC). The GMC will be meeting on May 14 but have until August 4 to make their final decision.
 
Please reach out to your union rep with any questions you may have about the vote.

Multicare Auburn Medical Center (Professional) - Bargaining Continues

Our Union Bargaining Team (L-R): Marci Pindi. Social Worker; Ramona Strassburg,Mental Health Technician; (Not Pictured: Brent Kirshenbaum,Pharmacist)

“It was a nice change to be able to pass proposals back & forth today, it felt productive! However- I didn’t like hearing that they’re not planning to move much on their wage proposal…” —Marci Pindi, Social Worker, Bargaining Team member

Our Bargaining Team met with MultiCare Management on May 8, to continue negotiations on our first Union Contract.

Throughout this process, we have felt increasingly frustrated about Management’s approach to working towards a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with us; for the most part, rejecting our proposals time and time again, or holding their position with little to no change for weeks (or even months) at a time.

While we’re not sure we can confidently say that this pattern has changed entirely, we are feeling very positive about the work achieved at the bargaining table on May 8. We’ve come to agreements with Management on some issues like shift differentials (evening & nights), the minimum guaranteed hours we’re paid when we’re called into work (On-Call), and memorializing our participation in the MHS Gainsharing Plan.

This progress is encouraging, but we still have a fight ahead of us on some of our highest priorities, considering management confirmed that they have not increased their wage scale proposal at all.

Are MultiCare feeling the pressure? We think so! However, we need to stand together now more than ever to make sure management understand that our wages need to reflect the life-saving care we provide every day.

Join our next Contract Action Team meeting:
Thursday, May 16 @ 11:30am—12:30pm
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, Cascade Training Room

Labcorp - We’ve Been Patient Long Enough

Last Friday, our bargaining team met with LabCorp for the first time after our informational picket at Swedish First Hill to continue negotiations. Meditation helped us make movement on many of the final outstanding language pieces, and LabCorp promised us a comprehensive non-economic counter at our next session on Monday May 13. At the end of the day, LabCorp gave us their latest economic counter, which is summed up below.

Union Proposals	LabCorp Counterproposals
11% - 14% increases to base wages (over what members are currently making)	1% - 6.29% increases to base wages (over the wage rates listed in the 2021 contract)
5% COLA increases for 2024 and 2025	2% COLA increase for 2024 and 2025
Eliminating Ghost Steps & getting members to the top of the scale faster	✅
Lower monthly healthcare premium costs	Higher monthly premiums, higher out-of-pocket maximums, and higher co-pays
Expansion of covered benefits to match non-union plans (e.g. HRA, optional insurance, LifeWorks, adoption assistance, 401k improvements)	❌
Tuition reimbursement coverage for union employees	❌
Telehealth coverage for union employees	✅
Reduced wait for new employee healthcare coverage	✅
Market increases to premiums and differentials	Extra 0.25¢ for third shift differential only
Lead pay included in PTO accrual	❌
Market increases for per-diem pay in lieu of benefits	❌

LabCorp’s new wage scale proposal only increases each step by 0.75% - 1.5% over their last proposal from March (which moved up by less than 1% from their December proposal!). We are almost a year into negotiations. Members have waited too long for the raises they’re due for management to be passing back and forth incremental pieces of paper. We’re here to bargain in good faith and work together to find creative solutions to serious workplace issues. LabCorp knows they must make meaningful improvements to their wages, premiums, and benefits if they want to be competitive in the Western Washington market. We’ve already been patient enough for the fair contract and fully staffed labs we deserve! LabCorp needs to step up and come prepared to reach an agreement.

If you feel like we do, and believe that we’ve been patient long enough, sign the strike pledge card, come to a union meeting, raise your voice, and talk to your coworkers about taking action to win a fair contract.

DROP-IN CONTRACT ACTION TEAM MEETINGS

• Wednesday May 15 from 7:30am-9:00am @ Swedish First Hill

• Wednesday May 15 from 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Swedish First Hill

Details for virtual meetings and in-person strike information sessions to come soon!

OREGON LABCORP UNION ELECTION VICTORIES!

More than 400 lab professionals at LabCorp across seven Legacy Health facilities in Oregon voted YES to unionize last Friday! Despite facing a tough (and expensive!) anti-union campaign, these workers won their union elections with the Oregon Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals – AFT Local 5017 (OFNHP) by an overwhelming 86% majority. We’re excited to support each other and coordinate our fights for a better future for LabCorp workers, and to work together to grow our LabCorp union power.

WORKDAY TIMEKEEPING ISSUES

Issues with Workday were brought to our attention, and we asked LabCorp while we were at the table to address it. Management said they advised supervisors to be careful and to review Workday submissions diligently while they try to resolve the problem. Please continue to check your paystubs thoroughly and reach out to a member of our bargaining team or our Union Rep if you need help ensuring your pay is correct.

Union Rep Christie Harris @ (206) 436-6606 (landline)

Grocery Eastern Oregon Contract Votes Set!

This Tentative Agreement is fully recommended by the Grocery Store Bargaining team!

After nearly six months of bargaining with Albertson/Safeway and Kroger for a new contract that respects our work, increases our wages, and improves our retirement and healthcare, we are holding a contract vote! This notice serves to inform all members that a critical membership meeting will be held on May 20 and 21, 2024. 

The bargaining committee will present the tentative agreement received from the Employer. Members will have the opportunity to discuss the terms and implications of the offer before voting on the fully recommended settlement.

Any member covered under the Baker City, La Grande and Enterprise Grocery contract and the Pendleton Hermiston Grocery contract who are in good standing will be able to vote at these locations:

Monday, May 20, 2024: Hermiston from 10:00am—2:00pm at Holiday Inn Express, 245 N 1st St, Hermiston, OR 97838

Monday, May 20, 2024: Pendleton from 4:00pm—8:00pm at Pendleton Convention Center - Room 7, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801

Tuesday May 21, 2024: LaGrande from 9:00am—1:00pm at Island City Hall – Community Room, 10605 Island Ave, Island City, OR 97850

Tuesday May 21, 2024: Enterprise from10:00am —2:00pm at The Wilderness Inn, 301 W North St, Enterprise, OR 97828

Tuesday May 21, 2024: Baker City from 4:00pm—8:00pm at Baker County Library - Riverside Room, 2400 Resort St, Baker City, OR 97814

For questions, please contact your Union Representative, bargaining committee members, and stewards for updates. If you are unable to connect with your union rep, steward or bargaining committee member you may call the MRC at 1-866-210-3000 for more information. 

All members in the Baker City, La Grande and Enterprise Grocery contract and the Pendleton Hermiston Grocery contract are encouraged to be present for this important vote.

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Techs call to action!

CALL TO ACTION!  

We finally got Back to the table on May 9, which is nearly a month after our last session and nine days after our return to work from our successful Stike. Unfortunately, today during negotiations no ground was gained. We return to contract negotiations on May 28 and May 29. 

“Providence made it clear that they have never perceived themselves to be ahead or a leader in the local market, nor do they want to be.  Our bargaining team’s determination is unyielding in the face of corporate greed.” – Providence Sacred Heart Technical Unit Bargaining Team: Derek Roybal, Janelle Mathias, Craig Kistler, Lee Lidman, Joe Sikkila, Shane Sullivan, Miriam Critelli, Teresa Bowden, Angela Holmes, Holly Granly. 

Today we call on every one of our coworkers who found themselves moved by our unity and collective power, to join us in stepping up and volunteering to be a union steward in your dept and shift.  

Over the next couple of weeks we will be expanding our workplace leaders throughout the hospital and invite you to join us for Union Steward training virtually or in-person. NOW is the time to show that we are continuing to organize for retention, recruitment, and patient care for our community.  

UNION STEWARD TRAINING

Please rsvp to Jackie Williams at jwilliams@ufcw3000.org.  

May 15 at 6PM

In Person at the UFCW 3000 Spokane Office: 2805 N Market St., Spokane, WA 99205 

Monday May 20 at 6PM

Join Zoom Meeting  
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131881290?pwd=UDNZMUp4VytGNVFxMFQxZVNkdlRkZz09  

Meeting ID: 871 3188 1290  
Passcode: 893823  

Thursday May 23 at 6PM

Join Zoom Meeting  
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83378239210?pwd=QWM1MkpsM1dZZzNrSUpKQVV2Tmhjdz09  

Meeting ID: 833 7823 9210  
Passcode: 540340  

Thank you with deepest gratitude to all of the community members, co-workers and patients who supported us during the strike. We plan to send out complete list with our next updates  

Deep Roots First Contract!

Congratulations winning our first contract at Deep Roots!

After over a year of fighting, last night Deep Roots workers ratified their first contract and the first first contract in the piercing and tattoo industry in WA state! Our momentum should lead us to win even more in our next negotiations and enforce our contract every single day at work. Becoming a union steward is a great way to support your coworkers and enforce your rights on the job. Interested in going through the shop steward training? Reach out to your union rep Dominick Ojeda at 360-409-0595. 

Some physical copies of your contract should be out in the workplace already, but signed agreements will be available online and in person soon. Starting this upcoming Monday, May 13, many of the economic benefits in your contract should start. If you have any questions or see a discrepancy, reach out to your union rep immediately.  

We are all stronger when threaded together! 

"If there are others who feel as we do–that they are overlooked, disrespected, considered replaceable, and underpaid–we encourage them to contact a union. We are all stronger when threaded together!"

Sign the UFCW 3000 Membership Application here! >>

Service Linen Bargaining Update

El 2 y 3 de mayo nos reunimos a seguir con las negociaciones con la compañía. Desafortunadamente, al fin de los dos días, aún no llegamos un acuerdo.

Sus acciones del primero de mayo afectaron la negociación de una manera positiva. La compañía sabe que estamos unidos y cuáles son nuestras prioridades. Aunque aún no tenemos un acuerdo, estamos más cerca.

“Nosotros no vamos a aceptar un contrato que no sea justo. Pero es importante recordar que no solo estamos luchando por más dinero. Hay muchos temas por discutir, como los beneficios del seguro médico, horas extras y tiempo de descanso.” —Maria Miroy, Miembro del Equipo de Negociación

Los invitamos a la próxima reunión del equipo de acción contractual, donde tendremos una actualización más detallada!

CALENDARIO

» 14 de mayo: Reunión del equipo de acción contractual en Renton Library – 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 3pm - 5pm

» 4 de junio: Sesión de negociación de Service Linen

» 5 de junio: Sesión de negociación de Service Linen

On May 2nd and 3rd, we met with the company to continue with negotiations. Unfortunately, by the end of the two days, we still have not reached an agreement.

However, our May 1st action was a positive influence. The company knows that we are united and what our priorities are. Despite not having reached an agreement yet, we are getting closer.

"We are not going to accept a contract that is not fair. But it's important to remember that we are not just fighting for more money. There are many issues to discuss, such as medical insurance benefits, overtime, and break times." —Maria Miroy, Union Bargaining Team Member

Join us at the next contract action team meeting where we will have a more detailed update!

CALENDAR

» May 14: CAT Meeting at Renton Library – 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 3pm - 5pm

» June 4: Service Linen Bargaining Session

» June 5: Service Linen Bargaining Session

Vào ngày 2 và 3 tháng 5, chúng tôi đã gặp gỡ với công ty để tiếp tục đàm phán. Thật không may, đến cuối hai ngày, chúng tôi vẫn chưa đạt được thỏa thuận.

Tuy nhiên, hành động của chúng tôi vào ngày 1 tháng 5 đã có ảnh hưởng tích cực. Công ty biết rằng chúng tôi đoàn kết và ưu tiên của chúng tôi là gì. Mặc dù vẫn chưa đạt được thỏa thuận, nhưng chúng tôi đang gần hơn.

"Chúng tôi sẽ không chấp nhận một hợp đồng không công bằng. Nhưng quan trọng là phải nhớ rằng chúng tôi không chỉ đấu tranh vì tiền bạc nhiều hơn. Có nhiều vấn đề cần thảo luận, như lợi ích bảo hiểm y tế, làm thêm giờ và thời gian nghỉ giải lao." - Maria Miroy, Thành viên nhóm đàm phán của công đoàn

Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi tại cuộc họp tiếp theo của nhóm hành động hợp đồng, nơi chúng tôi sẽ có cập nhật chi tiết hơn! Renton Library – 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 3pm - 5pm

LỊCH

» Ngày 14 tháng 5: Cuộc họp của Nhóm Hành

động Hợp đồng tại Renton Library.

» Ngày 4 tháng 6: Buổi đàm phán với Service Linen

» Ngày 5 tháng 6: Buổi đàm phán với Service Linen

Bartell Drugs TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!

Bargaining Team: Dani Fisher, Trevor Peterson (former), MaryGrace Diaz (former)

“Negotiations were often frustrating, but we’re doing everything we can to ensure a better future for our members. I’m proud of how we’ve supported each other through the bankruptcy and I’m hopeful for what’s to come.” —Dani Fisher, Service Associate & Bargaining Team Member

Soon after we started renegotiating our union contract, Rite Aid declared bankruptcy. While we navigated store closures and reduced hours, our bargaining team has worked to reach a 1-year agreement for Bartell Drugs members that maintains our benefits, improves our grievance procedures, and includes raises for those that didn’t qualify for 2024 minimum wage increases. The short-term contract aligns our expiration date with our fellow UFCW 3000 Rite Aid members and lets us go back to the table together after the bankruptcy is settled to continue fighting for the better wages, benefits, and in-store safety we need. Our Bartell Bargaining Team unanimously recommends a YES vote!

Secure online vote scheduled for May 20-21, 2024

Voting will be done via secure online balloting beginning Monday, May 20 at 6:00PM to Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00PM. You will need to have a you personal email address up to date with the union in order to get the email with your unique link to vote on the agreement. Make sure you update your contact information at: ufcw3000.org/update-your-information >>

Vote documents including the Highlights summary and full redline will be available for you to review. If you have questions or would like to talk more about the details of the agreement, please reach out to a Bargaining Team member or our Union Representative, Tae Abraham, at 360-409-0603.

Franz Outlet Stores - Tentative Agreement Reached—Vote Scheduled!

After months of negotiations, including three Union’s unanimously voting to authorize a strike—UFCW 3000, 367 and Teamsters 38—we have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement with Franz!

Our new contract includes significant increases in our wages as well as over a 20% increase in our pension contributions by the end of the contract. More details will be shared in the coming days as Union Representative Tae Abraham reaches out ahead of the vote.

Everyone will also be provided with a document outlining all the changes as well as a full copy of the proposed contract while voting on Tuesday, May 14.

Franz Contract Ratification Vote

Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Online through “Simply Voting”

We will be voting online via “SimplyVoting” on Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will be receiving an email from UFCW 3000 via “SimplyVoting” with your unique login information. Your Union Representative will also be making visits to the workplace to provide additional information regarding the vote.

In order to vote, everyone needs to make sure their personal email is up to date in our records. If you did not receive this announcement via email, please visit our website and update your information. If you do not receive an email to vote, then please reach out to Union Representative Tae Abraham (206) 436-6631 to provide an updated email address.

Tomlinson Linen Negotiations Begin!

On April 24 and 29, we sat down with the management team at Tomlinson Linen to kick off contract negotiations.

The first day was mostly productive, with discussions on increasing break times and enhancing vacation benefits. However, while we were able to come to tentative agreements on some points, our initial wage proposal was called “unreasonable” by the company.

We were hopeful for more progress on the second day, but unfortunately, we still found ourselves pretty far apart by the end of the session. The rising cost of living has made it tough for us to make ends meet, and we believe we deserve a higher wage than what's currently on the table.

Our next negotiation session is set for May 9. In the meantime, it's very important that we show our unity and commitment to securing a fair wage increase. Keep wearing your button to show your support!

As your Bargaining Team, we're also finding ways to grow our strength. We are not alone in this struggle! We are proud to announce that we have joined forces with our union siblings at Superior Linen in Tacoma, and Service Linen in Renton who are also in the middle of bargaining their union contracts. Together, we stand united, supporting each other until we win!

Please meet the other bargaining teams pictured above. Godofredo, Maria, Apple, Martha, and Jose!

“We are trying to get better wages and we need everyone to show support, wear your button” -Christina Britton

“We work hard all week, we do good work, we deserve more pay. Support by putting on your button” -Arcelia Benavidez

Show your support by wearing your button and share a picture with our Rep Jose Veliz at 360-409-0615.

El 24 y 29 de abril, nos sentamos con el equipo directivo de Tomlinson Linen para dar inicio a las negociaciones del contrato.

El primer día fue mas o menos productivo, con discusiones sobre aumentar los tiempos de descanso y mejorar los beneficios de vacaciones. Sin embargo, aunque logramos acuerdos tentativos en algunos puntos, nuestra propuesta salarial inicial fue considerada "irrazonable" por la empresa.

Teníamos esperanzas de lograr más avances en el segundo día, pero desafortunadamente, aún nos encontramos bastante distantes al final de la sesión. El costo de vida ha subido tanto que muchas veces nos resulta difícil hasta pagar nuestros biles cada mes.

Nuestra próxima sesión de negociación está programada para el 9 de mayo. Mientras tanto, es muy importante que mostremos nuestra unidad y compromiso para asegurar un aumento salarial justo. ¡Sigan usando su botón para mostrar su apoyo!

Como su equipo negociador, también estamos encontrando formas de aumentar nuestra fuerza. ¡No estamos solos en esta lucha! Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que estamos uniendo fuerzas con nuestros hermanos sindicales en Service Linen, en Renton y Superior Linen en Tacoma, quienes también están en medio de la negociación de su contrato sindical. ¡Juntos, estamos unidos, apoyándonos unos a otros hasta que ganemos! Les presentamos a los otros equipos de negociación, Godofredo, María, Apple, Martha y José.

"Estamos tratando de obtener salarios mejores y necesitamos que todos muestren apoyo, usen su botón " - Christina Britton

"Trabajamos duro toda la semana, hacemos un buen trabajo, merecemos más salario. Apoyen poniéndose su botón" - Arcelia Benavidez

Muestren su apoyo usando su botón y compartan una foto por mensaje de texto con nuestro representante José Veliz al 360-409-0615.

Message from our pension administrators about delays in service for members

UFCW 3000 has addressed the problem with processing new pension applications with Zenith, who administers the Sound Pension Plan Trust. They are addressing the backlog of applications and have apologized for the delays. Thank you to the members who contacted us about critical issue. Zenith has issued a letter apology that we are posting here.

Grocery East Cheney Contract Vote Set!

This Tentative Agreement is fully recommended by the Grocery Store Bargaining team!

After nearly six months of bargaining with Albertson/Safeway and Kroger for a new contract that respects our work, increases our wages, and improves our retirement and healthcare, we are holding a contract vote! This notice serves to inform all members that a critical membership meeting will be held on May 13, 2024, in the Safeway breakroom, 2710 1st St, Cheney, WA 99004.We will be conducting a vote on the fully recommended settlement presented by the Employer Monday, May 13. 

The bargaining committee will present the tentative agreement received from the Employer. Members will have the opportunity to discuss the terms and implications of the offer before voting on the fully recommended settlement.

Contract Vote: May 13 from 9am—12pm and 3pm—6pm 

Any member covered under the Cheney Safeway Meat and Cheney Safeway Grocery Contracts who are in good standing will be able to vote in the Safeway breakroom, 2710 1st St, Cheney, WA 99004, from 9am-12pm or from 3pm-6pm on May 13, 2024. 

For questions, please contact your Union Representative, bargaining committee members, and stewards for updates. If you are unable to connect with your union rep, steward or bargaining committee member you may call the MRC at 1-866-210-3000 for more information. 
All members in the Cheney Safeway Meat and Cheney Safeway Grocery Contracts are encouraged to be present for this important vote.

WhidbeyHealth Service and Support Bargaining Update

On Thursday, May 2, our Bargaining Team met with Management for our scheduled bargaining session. We were able to provide responses on the remaining non-economic issues as well as put forward a comprehensive initial response to Management’s economic proposals.

We are encouraged that they have proposed to have our shift differentials, weekend premium (including consecutive weekend premium) and certification pay increased to be the same as the Professional and Technical unit. However, their proposal regarding getting everyone in our unit to 100% credit on the wage scales for past work experience would not get everyone to their proper step as quickly as it did in the Professional and Technical unit! As such, we pushed back with a counter proposal that would not have more senior employees waiting until the last year of the contract for this credit.

We have another bargaining session scheduled this month for Thursday, May 23 and are hoping we can come to a Tentative Agreement we can recommend soon. If there are questions, please speak with us, or call Union Representative Celia Ponce-Sanchez at (360) 419 4678.

“Today we made progress on non-economic discussions regarding lead positions, remote work, and the policies surrounding them. ”

Our Bargaining Team: Liz Latiff, Health Unit Coordinator (pictured above); Marilyn Faber, Patient Financial Services

-Marilyn Faber, Patient Financial Services (not pictured)

Spokane Grocery store workers overwhelmingly ratify a new three year contract!

This is our first union negotiations since we became UFCW 3000 and our combined strength has helped us win a contract with record wages and major contract improvements. In the midst of a proposed grocery mega-merger, we’ve sent a clear message —We have power in our communities, we have a voice in our workplace, and we have a strong new contract that will be the backbone for our future. 

We did this together, by standing strong and showing up for each other and our communities.  

The many improvements in the ratified contract include: 

• Strongest journey wage increases in any Spokane Grocery Store negotiation! We increased our Journey wages by $4.00 or more.

• Big retro checks for journey going back to contract expirations January 20, 2024.

• Won an “All Purpose Clerk” scale with historic pay raises for many departments —for some over 25% wage increase during the course of this contract.

• More than quadrupling our wage escalators —that means strong wage increases throughout the pay scale when minimum wage goes up and when workers are moving through the apprentice rates. 

• Healthcare with benefit improvements with NO increases to healthcare premiums or deductibles. Healthcare eligibility will now be based on all compensable hours. 

• Major improvements to our vacation banks that will ensure that we get vacation based off of hours worked. 

• Automatic pension funding increases that go up every time wages increase. 

• Dedicated money to fund training and workforce development to ensure that we get the training we need to do our jobs and prepare for the future of the industry. 

• Stronger safety language to address top issues we face in our stores. 

“This is the most money I thought I'd ever see coming out of Kroger. The pressure we applied across all our stores was amazing! I am feeling amazed!” -Katrina Keffer, Fred Meyer 

“I am really excited for my co-workers who worked for years in the Deli, my co-workers will get wage increases that they deserve. This will help make sure we can keep people here in the store.” -Jeff Yergens, Safeway 

Will MultiCare Meet the Market on Wages?

Will MultiCare Meet the Market on Wages?

On Wednesday, May 1, our Union Bargaining Comittee met with Management and finally received a response to the wage proposal we presented on April 11. Prior to making our proposal, we did extensive research to make sure our wages stay competitive with other regional healthcare employers throughout the duration of our new contract. 

MultiCare’s counter, however, leaves our wage rates trailing behind what many of these same regional hospitals are already paying… Offering only 2% across the board raises for most of us.

“Wages have been 2 low, for 2 long, 2 continue moving backwards… But we need 2 move forward!” —Brian Dansereau, Pharmacy Tech

If you feel like we do, and believe that 2% won’t cut it, join these next steps to take action: 

MultiCare Union Family Day is May 4 from 11am—2pm at IBEW Local 76 Hall

Join us for food, games, prizes, and to pick up some Union swag for our May 8 Union Solidarity Day! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/ufcw3000/event/617922/ >>

Union Solidarity Day

Show your solidarity on next Wednesday, May 8 by wearing Union stickers, buttons, shirts, 

and dress in UFCW Blue & Gold! Let’s show Management that we are united and ready to fight for a fair contract!
Stay up to date on our bargain, and the next steps we believe will move MultiCare to agree to a fair contract for all of us! Join our Facebook Group, & use the following link to look out for more ways to take action throughout our negotiations with MultiCare: https://linktr.ee/mc3000

Planned Parenthood Coworkers Party Sunday May 5

Planned Parenthood Coworkers Party
Food, Fun, & Solidarity!
Sun. May 5, 1-4pm

We have a seat at the table and we need to use our voices that we fought so hard to be heard.
How do we build better workplaces? Through our numbers and our ability to communicate effectively with each other!

Your coworkers enthusiastically invite you to gather this Sunday from 1 pm - 4 pm to eat, drink, have fun, and share ideas about how to build great workplaces with safe staffing to provide superb patient care.

Event Details

Time: 1-4 PM
Date: Sunday, May 5th
Location: UFCW Local 3000 (23040 Pacific Hwy S Suite 101, Des Moines, WA 98198) | View map
Food & drink to share, provided by your coworkers!

Questions? Please call Charlie King at (206) 436-0606 or Christie Harris at (206) 436-6606

Grocery East Tentative Agreement Reached!

Member Bargaining Committee recommends a YES vote! 

After months of strike preparation, store actions, and long negotiation sessions, our member bargaining committee reached a fully recommended tentative agreement with Safeway/Albertsons and Kroger on a new contract. This agreement has dramatic gains for Eastern Washington, Oregon, and historic gains for unionized grocery stores in Idaho.

“This is the most money I thought I'd ever see coming out of Kroger. The pressure we applied across all our stores was amazing! I am feeling amazed!” - Katriana Keffer, Fred Meyer

The agreement includes: 

• Higher wages that will address pay equity across departments 

• Rights that will ensure a safer store 

• Pension improvements

• ​Investments in workforce development and training

• And more!

This tentative agreement is not final until we vote on it. Full details of the agreement will be available at the contract vote Thursday, May 2 where members of the bargaining committee will be available to help answer questions and walk us through the agreement. 

Contract Votes for Spokane Albertsons Meat, Spokane Albertsons Grocery, Spokane Safeway Meat, Spokane Safeway Grocery, Spokane Fred Meyer Meat, Spokane Fred Meyer Grocery, Spokane Fred Meyer CCK: Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9am-12pm and 3pm-7pm at the Spokane DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, 322 N Spokane Falls Ct, Spokane WA 99201 - All other grocery contracts will vote at a later date.

“I feel really, really good about what we are finally getting from these employers! We broke through some big barriers in this agreement. The gains to our retirement plan felt like we were finally being listened to -we can actually retire!” -Frankie Roesser Safeway

“It’s not what everybody wants, it’s not the moon but I am really excited for my coworkers who worked for year in the Deli, my coworkers will get wage increases that they deserve. Hopefully this will help make sure we can keep people here in the store.” -Jeff Yergens, Safeway

Providence Sacred Heart Techs Join us to end the strike strong!

Join us to end the Strike strong

Our Unfair Labor Practice strike will end today April 30 at 8:30 pm. Join us anytime for the rest of the day to end the strike strong! Particularly, the last few hours we’d like as many members and their families to walk in solidarity on the lines and cheer on our coworkers on as they return to work.

Below are answers that we received from Providence regarding return to work, and should match the same information you will be receiving from the Hospital. If you have any questions, please ask Union staff on the strike line today or call Union Representative Juanita Quezada, 509-340-7407.

When do we return to work?

Providence Direct Leaders started reaching out to members yesterday and today regarding return to work.  If you are scheduled to work today (Tuesday) and would otherwise be on shift at 8:30 pm, you should plan to work the remainder of your scheduled shift following the end of the strike. You will be paid for work time starting at 8:30 pm.
Examples: If you are scheduled to work at 7:30 pm, you should report to work at 8:30 pm. If your scheduled shift ends at 9:00 pm, you should report to work at 8:30 pm to work the last part of the shift. Any questions, please reach out to your direct leader at Providence.

What about badges, parking, and entering the building?

All badges will be reactivated shortly before the end of the strike. Please let your direct leader know if your badge is not reactivated. The employee garage doors will be open and accessible to everyone. When you arrive, please only enter through the L3 entrance. Members will be asked to wait in the Mother Joseph Room until units are ready. Light treats and beverages will be available.

When will our bargaining team return to negotiations?

The Union has requested bargaining dates from Providence and they have committed to responding to us after the strike ends. We will continue to provide updates on next steps and future bargaining dates.

When will we receive our strike pay benefits?

The Union will be calculating hours on the strike line this week and strike benefit checks will be sent via regular mail to the address listed on your W9 the week of May 6. Updates will be sent out via email and text. Stay tuned!