Providence Sacred Heart Service and Maintenance - Bargaining Update

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Bargaining Team: Kaye Balk, Registrar; Michael McDonald, ED Tech; Patty Martin, Financial Counselor; Nathan Burfeindt, Warehouse; Jessica Marvin, CNA II; Delia Acosta, Transport; Dawn Finley, Lab Assistant; Trevor Ford, Ambassador; Margaret Lauricella, Monitor Tech; Melissa Pringle, Sterile Processing

On October 28, our Bargaining Team met for the second time with management. We have made agreements on an additional holiday, increase in education, staffing, and updated language. Our team spent time working on economic proposals and we will be presenting these to the Employer at bargaining on November 4.

We want to hear your voices, so we hope you can attend the Contract Action Team Meeting tonight, October 29 at the UFCW 3000 office. If you are not able to attend tonight’s meeting, please attend the General Membership meetings on November 5 at the Spokane office!

Contract Action Team Meeting

October 29

5:30pm - 6:30pm

UFCW 3000 Office

2805 N Market St

Spokane, WA 99207

General Membership Meeting

November 5

8am, 1pm and 5pm

UFCW 3000 Spokane Office

2805 N Market St

Spokane, WA 99207

If you have questions or would like to get more involved in organizing a fair contract, please reach out to your Union Rep, Lenaya Wilhelm, at 360-409-0556.

“Informative.”

— Kaye Balk

“A long beginning, to continue to pray for success.”

— Patty Martin

“Bargaining was interesting, I think it went okay.”

— Delia Acosta

Children’s Therapy Center Bargaining Continues!

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Children’s Therapy Center Bargaining Continues!

In our second day of bargaining, we received the Employer’s counters to our proposals, including non-economic language, economic language and pure economics (including wages and health insurance). When looking over their proposals, we found a few pleasant surprises, alongside a number of items we expect we will need to discuss at length.

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Cascade Valley Hospital - Bargaining Begins!

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Bargaining Team: Tia Hafner, Access/Patient Registrar; Carl Ramirez, Security Guard/Security; Calley O’harra, ER Tech; Bruce Le, Union Rep; Cesar R Quiles-Borrero, Bargainer

On Thursday, October 23, we held our first joint bargaining session with the Employer.

We have introduced a set of non-economic proposals aimed at improving the quality of our jobs at Cascade Valley Hospital. The Employer proposed changes that the committee is evaluating, and we will provide an answer at the next bargaining session, which is scheduled for November 7.

Next Bargaining Sessions: November 7 and November 19. Stay alert for further news about how this negotiation is going.

If you have questions or would like to get more involved in organizing a fair contract, please reach out to your Union Rep, Bruce Le, at 1-866-210-3000, ext. 6614.

Join the Contract Action Team (CAT) Meeting via Zoom!

Friday, October 31 @ 6pm

Providence St. Peter Hospital Professionals Bargaining Update

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Providence St. Peter Hospital Professionals Bargaining Update

Over the course of our two sessions, we continued to make significant progress on our first Collective Bargaining Agreement; in fact, the majority of contract articles outlining general definitions of terms throughout the CBA, union administration, employer administration, work schedules, & many more, are wrapped up- totaling nearly seventy (70) individual Articles we have reached mutual agreement on.

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Wenatchee Regional Eye Clinic - Bargaining Update

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On October 22, our team met with the Employer and reviewed the Employer's economic proposal. We have responded and sent our proposal for their consideration. We are optimistic about reaching a tentative agreement for your vote soon. Let's show our unity and solidarity by wearing our UFCW 3000 buttons on November 6!

Bargaining Team: Martin Hernandez, Sarah Edwards, Cirri Cornelius

What's Next

Thursday November 6: Wear your UFCW 3000 button. Please reach out to one of your Bargaining Team members to get your button.

Send your solidarity photos to your Union Rep. We'll share them on the next update and the website!

Next Bargaining Sessions

  • Monday November 10

  • Monday November 17

How to Get Involved in Your Union

Update your information to ensure our team can send you all of the updates!

If you have questions, please reach out to your Bargaining Team or Union Rep, Becky Latzel, at (509) 340-7370.

Kaiser Pro Tech Optical and Pharmacy - Bargaining Update

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Kaiser Pro Tech Optical and Pharmacy
Bargaining Update

Thank you for attending our Contract Action Meeting this week. It was good to hear from you and share more information about what's been happening in both local and national bargaining. We will let you know when we have information on another meeting.

Before we met with you Wednesday night, both the Pro Tech Optical and Pharmacy teams met with Kaiser and bargained over market increases. These increases are specifically meant for positions that are not in line with other local health care providers. Market increases should be competitive, so Kaiser can hire workers. When Kaiser doesn't pay competitive wages, we all work harder to cover for unfilled positions.

We also bargained over how and when increases might be implemented. We do not currently have any agreement on the implementation dates for increases, but will continue discussions and advocating for timely implementation of all contractual economic improvements.

We are working towards a contract that is sustainable and encourages people to want to continue working with Kaiser.

Kaiser: Make a Commitment to Fair Wages!

We are scheduled to continue bargaining the National Agreement October 28-29 as well as working on the Pharmacy and Pro Tech Optical contracts.

For additional information contact a Bargaining Team member or:

Aisha Womack 206-436-6584 Union Rep

JJ Benson 425-306-1357 Contract Specialist

If someone you know isn't getting updates: Update Your Information >>

Pro Tech Optical Bargaining Team: Nicole Merriam, Sarah Lau, Ashleigh Aufort, Chandra Allen, Vicki Kobeski, Juli Bell, Bryana Kolppa

Pharmacy Bargaining Team: Cesar Galloso, Jason Lindquist, Kay Halverson, JJ Benson, Krystal Krotzer, Mark Stewart

Kraken Team Store - Attendance Grievance Update

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Last month, UFCW 3000 members at the Kraken Team Store raised concerns about the company's new attendance requirement policy. Our grievance states that any new attendance policies violate our Union contract, and on October 8, our Union met with management to discuss a resolution.

During the grievance meeting, UFCW 3000 and BDA reached an agreement to correct the policy and communication discrepancy. The company agreed to audit their email communications and inform any affected members of their right to return to work, regardless of any prior separation notice based on game attendance. Our Union will continue to work with the Employer until we fully resolve the issue.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Union Rep Allison Hanley at (206) 436-6586 or Aaron Bailey at (206) 436-6631.

Fresenius Medical Care - JOIN OUR INFO PICKET!

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Union dialysis technicians at Fresenius Medical Care are fighting to win a fair contract and better working conditions. We need your support to ensure we can continue to provide vital patient care to our communities. Stand with us (and bring your voice!) at our upcoming Informational Picket! All patients, providers, families, friends, allies, and workers are welcome.

"Every single minute counts for dialysis treatment. Dialysis companies must listen to frontline caregivers: safer staffing and scheduling can't wait!"

— Fresenius Union Bargaining Team

Informational Picket RSVP >>

October 29
4pm - 5:30pm
Fresenius Kidney Care South Tacoma Clinic
5825 Tacoma Mall Blvd #103, Tacoma, WA 98409

See the Info Picket FAQ on the Contract Page >>

Providence Sacred Heart Service and Maintenance - Bargaining Begins

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Providence Sacred Heart Service and Maintenance

Bargaining Begins

Our Union Bargaining Team: Kaye Balk, Registrar; Michael McDonald, ED Tech; Patty Martin, Financial Counselor; Nathan Burfeindt, Distribution; Lenaya Wilhelm, Union Rep; Margaret Lauricella, Monitor Tech; Melissa Pringle, Sterile Processing; Cesar Quiles Borrero, Union Bargainer; Trevor Ford, Ambassador; Dawn Finley, Lab Assistant; Jessica Marvin, CNA; Delia Acosta, Transport

On October 21 the Bargaining Team met for the first time with management. During the first bargaining meeting, we presented a number of non-economic proposals at the bargaining table. Those included staffing, rest and meal breaks, training, and a number of other items. Our subsequent bargaining dates will be on October 28, November 4, and November 12 when we expect to see economic proposals from both sides.

Now is the time to get involved and be a part of the process by joining us at the Contract Action Team Meeting.

Contract Action Team Meeting

  • October 29

  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm

  • UFCW 3000 Office

  • 2805 N Market St

  • Spokane, WA 99207

“First bargaining session down—respectful dialogue, strong start, ready to work towards what we deserve.”

— Jessica Marvin

“It’s been a great experience to start working through bargaining with my fellow co-workers.”

— Margaret Lauricella

“Today was hopeful, I am optimistic for the future here.”

— Trevor Ford

“Improvement is a long arduous journey. We are on our way.”

— Nathan Burfeindt

If you have questions or would like to get more involved in organizing a fair contract, please reach out to your Union Rep, Lenaya Wilhelm, at 360-409-0556.

Recovery Cafe Bargaining Update

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Recovery Cafe Bargaining Update

We met with Recovery Cafe on October 15 to continue our negotiations and introduced our full economic package. Our economic package includes our first pass at meaningful wage increases, a transition to a secure and affordable health care and pension plan, improvements on bereavement leave, a wage classification structure that our bargaining team believes aligns with more equitable wage structure.  

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Member Story: The Shape of Solidarity

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Member Story: The Shape of Solidarity

My years teaching and my years in labor are not separate chapters; they’re the same story told in different languages. In both spaces, the goal is to help people find their voice, claim their agency, and recognize their power as interdependent, not individual. Both require listening. Both require courage. Both require faith in the transformative potential of ordinary people.

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MultiCare Capital Medical Center Professionals Looking Ahead

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MultiCare Capital Medical Center Professionals Looking Ahead

On Wednesday, August 27, our Bargaining Team met with the Management for our first official day of negotiations on our first union contract! We passed along most of our proposals to the Employer and are waiting for their response at the next session. Overall, we felt it was a very productive day!

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Puget Sound Allied Grocery Stores Skagit, Island, Whatcom counties Contracts Ratified!

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Puget Sound Allied Grocery Stores Skagit, Island, Whatcom counties Contracts Ratified!

On October 16, we ratified new contracts for UFCW 3000 grocery stores in Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties at Safeway, Haggen, Fred Meyer, and Albertsons/Safeway, and Saar’s Grocery in Oak Harbor.  

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Planned Parenthood - Contract Ratified!

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We overwhelmingly (90%) voted YES to ratify a new agreement at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky! Our resilience secured sustainable raises during a turbulent time, and we will keep fighting together for the working conditions we need to continue providing essential healthcare services for our patients and communities.

Agreement highlights include:

  • 4% across-the-board wage increases (retroactively dated to June 1, 2025), effective after ratification

  • Bonuses for all members, based on seniority, on the first paycheck in December 2025:

    • Years of Service Completed with Employer (As of June 1, 2025), Lump Sum Bonus

    • 0–5 Years, $1,000

    • 6–10 Years, $2,000

    • 11–15 Years, $3,000

    • 16+ Years, $5,000

  • 2% across-the-board wage increases, effective after June 1, 2026

  • Bonuses for all members, based on seniority, on the first paycheck in December 2026:

    • Years of Service Completed with Employer (As of June 1, 2026), Lump Sum Bonus

    • 0–5 Years, $1,200

    • 6–10 Years, $1,800

    • 11–15 Years, $2,600

    • 16+ Years, $3,200

  • NO reductions to wages, premiums, health & welfare benefits, or retirement

  • NO additional cost-sharing to employees for healthcare premium increases

  • Vacation and sick time accruing per pay period with no reductions to the total amounts of days that can be earned or carried over annually—more info to come

  • More equitable and consistent workforce development opportunities

  • Commitments to address ongoing concerns regarding wage equity, clinic safety/security, and staffing and patient scheduling

View the full redline and vote highlights summary here >>

If you're interested in learning more about the contract or preparing for our next contract campaign, reach out to a member of our bargaining team, a steward, or our union rep.