TOMLINSON LINEN CONTRACT RATIFIED! ¡CONTRATO DE TOMLINSON LINEN RATIFICADO!

We are happy to announce that the recommended tentative agreement, reached by our union bargaining committee, has been approved by an overwhelming majority of members!

The new contract, effective immediately and lasting for three years, brings several key benefits:

• A wage scale with across-the-board wage increases for all members throughout the life of the contract.

• A guaranteed .50 cent above the minimum wage when the minimum wage goes up (after six months of employment).

• Reduced the amount of years it takes to get the 3rd and 4th week of vacation.

• Increased break times.

• Introduction of new language allowing the union steward and union representative to meet with new employees on paid time to provide information about the union.

• Union leave for up to 3 months for union-related activities.

Thank you to all our members who participated in the voting process.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Union Representative Jose Veliz at 360-409-0615.

¡Nos complace anunciar que el acuerdo tentativo recomendado, alcanzado por nuestro comité de negociación de la Union, ha sido aprobado por una mayoría de miembros!

El nuevo contrato, efectivo de inmediato y con una duración de tres años, trae varios beneficios clave:

• Una escala salarial con aumentos salariales generales para todos los miembros durante la vigencia del contrato.

• Un aumento garantizado de .50 centavos por encima del salario mínimo cuando este se incremente (después de seis meses de empleo).

• Reducción del tiempo necesario para obtener la 3ra y 4ta semana de vacaciones.

• Aumento del tiempo de descanso.

• Los nuevos empleados podran reunirse con el delegado de la Union y representante de la Union en tiempo pagado para recibir información sobre la Union.

• Permiso de ausencia de hasta 3 meses para asuntos relacionadas con la Union.

Gracias a todos nuestros miembros que participaron en el proceso de votación.

Para cualquier pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con su Representante de la Union, José Veliz al 360-409-0615.

Bartell Drugs contract ratified!

Bartell Drugs members unanimously voted to ratify their new contract yesterday! We’ll carry our momentum into our next negotiations with our fellow Rite Aid members in the fall and enforcing our contract every day at work. Physical and electronic copies of the signed agreement will be available soon. If you have any questions about the new contract, please reach out to union Rep Tae Abraham at 360-409-0603.

“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 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.

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!

Providence Sacred Heart Technical - Contract Vote Scheduled

After nearly 8 months of negotiations for a new contract that respects our work and dedication, and that will allow us to retain and recruit staff—we are holding a contract vote. This notice serves to inform all members that a critical membership meeting will be held on May 31, 2024, at the Hampton Inn in the Rockwood Retreat Room 3. We will be conducting a vote on the last offer presented by the Employer following our scheduled bargaining dates on May 28 and 29, 2024.

The Agenda, Times, and Location for the meeting will be:

1. CONTRACT RATIFICATION VOTE: The bargaining team will present the last offer received from Providence. Members will have the opportunity to discuss the terms and implications of the offer before proceeding to a vote on whether to ratify or reject the proposed contract.

2. STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE: There will also be a strike authorization vote at the below place and time. This vote is subject to cancellation if the last employer offer is recommended by your bargaining team.

3. VOTE TIMES AND LOCATION: Any member in good standing will be able to vote at the Hampton Inn (Rockwood Retreat Room 3) located at 675 McClellan St., Spokane, WA any time between 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM on May 31, 2024.

For questions, please contact your bargaining team or Union Representative Juanita Quezada, (509) 340-7407.

All members in the Providence Sacred Heart Technical Unit are encouraged to be part of this important vote. Your voice and vote are essential in guiding the next steps we will take as a Union.

Providence knows they must make meaningful improvements to their wages and benefits if they want to be competitive in the market and retain and recruit qualified staff.

If you feel like we do, and believe that we’ve been patient long enough, call your rep, sign up for steward training, raise your voice, talk to your coworkers, and prepare to come get your yard signs to show Providence we are everywhere, and it is time for them to DO THE RIGHT THING.

Harbors Home Health & Hospice - Tentative Agreeement Reached! Contract Vote Schedule

After almost eight months of Negotiations with Harbors Home Health & Hospice, your bargaining committee is excited to announce we have reached a Tentative Agreement on a new union contract!

After management arrived to the bargaining table proposing not only to sunset (do-away-with) the Sound Health & Wellness health insurance plan, but also proposing a zero-percent increase to the wage scales, the Committee knew we would be in for a fight—not just to maintain these Union benefits—but to ensure our dedication to our patients and our communities was recognized by our Employer with a fair contract!

With support from our coworkers across the organization, your bargaining team persevered.

We are now proud to present a Tentative Agreement which maintains the Sound Health & Wellness insurance benefits plan, the 20-Step Wage Scales which reward our longevity at Harbors Home Health, but also offers:

• Wage Increases to all Job Classifications!​

• $500 Ratification Bonus!

• Adjustments to our Wage & Step level based on years of service with Harbors!

• Increased Premiums, Education Funds, & Certification Pay!

• Additional Vacation time!

• & more!...

Vote on the Agreement and learn more about the wins we achieved this cycle!

Join us on May 31!

• HHH&H Long Beach Office (Conference Table)

  • 1600 S Pacific Ave # 2, Long Beach, WA 98631

  • 7AM – 9AM

• HHH&H Hoquiam Office (Conference Room)

  • 201 7th St, Hoquiam, WA 98550

  • 12PM – 2PM

  • 5PM – 7PM

UFCW 3000 Member Days at the Park! Tickets on Sale NOW!

Each year we gather together with fellow UFCW 3000 members across the region for summer days at the park, an opportunity for some union-sponsored family fun and a great chance to meet and talk with other union members.

This year we're excited to add a new summer event for members, supporting our longtime community partner Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Game Day for Domestic Violence Prevention at T-Mobile Park!

Refuse to Abuse Game Day is Sunday, June 16, and for every ticket sold our longtime community partner the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) receives an $18 donation and attendees get a free Mariners-themed Refuse to Abuse® Dri-fit T-shirt. Tickets are View Level for the Mariners vs. Texas Rangers game and cost $35. WSCADV has shown up for our members in many ways over the years and we look forward to this fundraiser and opportunity to share the belief that domestic violence is 100% preventable!

In addition, our other summer fun events have been popular each year and continue to be a great way to celebrate with family and union friends:

Sunday, June 16: Refuse to Abuse Mariners Game Day (Seattle, WA)
Mariners tickets on sale now through Friday, June 14 at 5pm >>
$35

​Tuesday, August 6: UFCW 3000 Day at Silverwood Theme Park (Athol, ID)
Tickets on sale now through July 19, while supplies last! >>
$40.00 adult/$25.00 youth or senior
Ticket includes:

• all day access to Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park

• all you can eat buffet picnic-style lunch @ the banquet pavilion (starting at 12pm noon)

• unlimited drink refill wristband

Thursday, August 8: UFCW 3000 Day at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park (Federal Way, WA)
Tickets on sale now through July 19, while supplies last! >>
$20.00 adult/$15.00 youth or senior

Friday, September 13: UFCW 3000 Day at the Pendleton Round Up (Pendleton, OR)
Tickets on sale soon

MultiCare is bargaining in bad faith

On Thursday, May 16, our Union Negotiating Committee met with MultiCare to continue contract negotiations, however, we’re not sure MultiCare showed up for the same reason. We do not believe that Management are bargaining in good faith. They are not taking this process seriously, nor do we feel that concerns about our staffing, our wages, and the well-being of ourselves and our families are being considered in Management’s proposals.

“Three percent is BS. That’s not even enough to cover inflation for this year.” —Rafael Diaz

We feel that MultiCare is trying to drag this out, perhaps to exhaust us, and defeat us, but we are not giving in. We will show MultiCare that we will stand together to win a fair contract.

WE ARE: 2000 WORKERS, 9 CONTRACTS & ONE FIGHT!

SAVE THE DATE: picket sign making party Wednesday, June 5 from 5PM—7PM at IBEW Local 76, 3049 S 36th Street. Tacoma, 98409

RSVP to the Informational Picket here >>

Tomlinson Linen - Llegamos a un acuerdo tentativo | Tentative agreement reached

Tomlinson Linen
Llegamos a un acuerdo tentativo

Nuestro equipo de Negociación: Christina Britton & Arcelia Benavidez

El 13 de mayo, nuestro Comité de Negociación de la union llegó a un acuerdo tentativo con la Gerencia de Tomlinson Linen y recomienda que voten SÍ!

Cuando comenzamos las negociaciones, la prioridad era asegurar una compensación justa por el arduo trabajo que hacemos cada día, el pilar del éxito de Tomlinson.

Estamos contentos de compartir los detalles del acuerdo con ustedes durante nuestra votación en persona:

Miércoles 22 de mayo
9am—11am y 1pm—2pm
Sala de descanso de Tomlinson Linen

Aquí hay algunos aspectos del acuerdo:

• Aumentos salariales competitivos

• Reducción de la elegibilidad para 3 y 4 semanas de vacaciones

• Mejorar el tiempo de descanso

• Orientación de la union pagada de 30 minutos para nuevos empleados

• Garantía de salario mínimo más 50 centavos

Puede asistir a cualquier hora de votación para votar sobre el acuerdo tentativo. El acuerdo tentativo completo estará disponible para su revision. Todos los miembros en regla son elegibles y se les anima a votar sobre el acuerdo tentativo.

Tentative Agreement Reached

Our Union Bargaining Committee: Christina Britton & Arcelia Benavidez

On May 13 our union Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement with Tomlinson Linen Management and recommends a YES vote!

When we first started negotiations, the priority was to secure fair compensation for the hard work we put in every day — the backbone of Tomlinson’s success.

We’re excited to share the details of the agreement with you during our upcoming vote:

Wednesday, May 22
9am—11am and 1pm—2pm
Tomlinson Linen Breakroom

Here are some highlights of the agreement:

• Competitive wage increases

• Reduced eligibility for 3rd and 4th week vacation

• Improved break times

• 30 minute paid union orientation for new employees

• $0.50 above minimum wage guarantee

You may attend any vote time during the polling times to vote on the tentative agreement. The full tentative agreement will be available to review at the vote. All members in good standing are eligible and encouraged to vote on the tentative agreement.

Northwest Administrators update on system outage

On May 13, many members at NW Administrators were dismissed from work early due to a system outage. UFCW 3000 is currently investigating the situation and has requested additional information from Management to determine the extent of the problem. While we wait for that information, it is important that you are aware of the following:

You are entitled to a minimum of 4 hours pay for any day on which you report to work and are dismissed early. If you were dismissed before completing 4 hours of work, you should be paid for a minimum of 4 hours.

Management cannot compel you to use annual leave to cover the time lost following dismissal. If you already put in for annual leave for the lost hours and would prefer to take the time as unpaid, you should inform your manager as soon as possible in writing of this decision.

Likewise, you cannot be compelled to work “make up” time later in the week as a result of this early dismissal. The contract allows for simple leave without pay in these situations, and the absence cannot be counted against you for attendance purposes. If you feel that Management is pressuring you to work additional hours, please contact your Rep Jack Crow at 206-436-6614.

Finally, it appears that some impacted union members were allowed to continue working on tasks which were not directly impacted by the outage. If you were dismissed despite notifying your Manager that there was available work which you could complete, please reach out to your rep so that we can assess the situation.

If you have questions, or have additional information you would like to share, please contact your Rep Jack Crow at 206-436-6614.

MultiCare Time to turn up the pressure

On Thursday, May 9, our Union Bargaining Committee was eager to meet with MultiCare Management to continue negotiations on our nine contracts. We kicked the day off feeling refreshed & confident from the overwhelming support we’ve seen from our coworkers over the last week —a highly attended Union Family Day on May 4, and outstanding participation in Union Solidarity Day on May 8 (we gave out around 1,000 MultiCare Workers United buttons!)

And it seems that we may not be the only ones who noticed the growing solidarity in our workplaces…

At Thursday’s bargaining session, MultiCare came to the table and moved closer to our positions on a few of the proposals we’ve been passing back and forth- for example, discussions on Extra Shifts, and making a very reasonable counter proposal on Changing Time (donning/doffing)- which we later agreed to add to the contract!

While this exchange of proposals with MultiCare was encouraging (and felt like we were really bargaining!), it did not extend to many of the items that matter most to us, such as our wages and our health insurance benefits. In fact, we agreed that it is nessessary to remind Management, once again, why the proposals we’ve continued to put forward on the Health Insurance Plan are so important. We made it as clear as we could by breaking down the issues we’re facing into “categories” like affordability, access, and network. We broke down these categories further by sharing personal stories about how MultiCare’s benefit plans have negatively impacted us and our families.

Management’s movement on Thursday was a good start, but to win the wages, benefits, and workplace protections we need, we have to turn up the heat!

Mark your calendars:

INFORMATIONAL PICKET: Wednesday, June 12 4PM—6PM at Tacoma General Hospital (on MLK Jr. Way) >>

Join our next Contract Action Team Meetings: Wednesday, June 5 9AM (via Zoom), 12PM (at Tacoma General Hospital Bunker Conference Room), and 5PM (via Zoom) >>

Continue to stay up to date! on our contract bargain, future union actions, & more on our MultiCare Linktree. >>

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

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