Northwest Administrators - Health Care Cost Bargaining Update

Management and our Union Bargaining Team met on Monday, December 22, to negotiate how increased health care costs for 2026 would be paid for. Following multiple proposals from both sides and significant movement by management, we were able to reach a tentative agreement that will minimize the impact of these premium increases on UFCW 3000 members. Details of the tentative agreement and ratification vote times will be shared following the holidays in early January.

For questions, please reach out to Union Rep Bruce Le at 206-436-6614, Negotiator Jack Crow at 206-436-6648, or Bargaining Team member Lulu Morgan.

Bargaining Team: Jack Crow, Negotiator; Lulu Morgan

ALSCO Linen Tentative Agreement Reached—Vote Scheduled! Cập nhật Thương lượng—Đã đạt được Thỏa thuận Tạm thời – Lên lịch Bỏ phiếu!

We are excited to share that we have reached a Tentative Agreement with ALSCO. Your Union Negotiations Committee recommends a YES vote on this agreement. This contract includes:

• Across-the-board wage increases each year of the contract with additional longevity increase for workers with 15+ years of service

• Improved pension contributions, moving from a flat hourly amount to a percentage of wages—meaning pension contributions grow as wages increase

• Improved vacation language

• Increased Employer contribution to health insurance

Contract Vote

December 30
10am - 11am and 1:30pm - 2:30pm
ALSCO Breakroom
6828 S 204th St
Kent, WA 98032

You may vote anytime during the listed hours. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. Questions? Call your Union Rep, Celia Ponce-Sanchez, at 360-409-0597.

Chúng tôi rất vui mừng thông báo rằng Công đoàn đã đạt được Thỏa thuận Tạm thời với ALSCO. Ủy ban Thương lượng của Công đoàn khuyến nghị các thành viên bỏ phiếu ĐỒNG Ý (YES) cho thỏa thuận này. Thỏa thuận này bao gồm:

• Tăng lương đồng loạt mỗi năm trong thời hạn hợp đồng, kèm tăng lương thâm niên cho nhân viên có 15 năm làm việc trở lên

• Cải thiện mức đóng lương hưu, chuyển từ mức cố định theo giờ sang tỷ lệ phần trăm trên tiền lương — nghĩa là mức đóng lương hưu sẽ tăng theo mức lương

• Cải thiện quy định về nghỉ phép

• Tăng mức đóng góp của công ty cho bảo hiểm y tế

Bỏ Phiếu Hợp Đồng

Ngày 30 tháng 12
10am - 11am và 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Phòng nghỉ ALSCO
6828 S 204th St
Kent, WA 98032

Bạn có thể bỏ phiếu bất cứ lúc nào trong khung giờ nêu trên. Tất cả các thành viên đủ điều kiện (đang ở tình trạng tốt) đều có quyền bỏ phiếu. Có câu hỏi? Vui lòng gọi cho Đại diện Công đoàn của bạn, Celia Ponce-Sanchez, số 360-409-0597.

Children's Therapy Center Bargaining Update - Session 4 - December 12

We left our fourth meeting with the Employer feeling like overall, this was a productive session. In the morning, we presented the Employer with our responses to all of the proposals on the table. This proposal from our Bargaining Team included a significant number of individual articles we've agreed to, in addition to items that the Employer had previously agreed to. As we discussed the proposals with the Employer, we are really beginning to see where our proposals align and other places where additional work will need to be done to reach mutually aligned language.

Directly following our meeting with the Employer in the morning, their team stayed in our conference room to engage in a productive conversation regarding caseloads. During this meeting, the Employer walked us through their calculations and we were pleased to see that they had clearly put in a lot of thought and effort into their proposal. The Employer also acknowledged what they see as responsibilities that fall outside of the "direct time" calculations, and how these would impact the final caseload calculations for each worker. While more discussion is planned on the caseload contract language, we were encouraged by the consideration management gave to this.

Prior to departing in the early afternoon, the Employer returned to our meeting room to ask questions about our proposals, and committed to returning us a response at our next scheduled date on January 14.

MultiCare Covington Medical Center Bargaining Update - Session 4 - December 18

We left our fourth meeting with the Employer feeling that overall, this was a productive session. In the afternoon, the Employer gave us responses to some of our outstanding items. After being presented with the new proposal, our team gathered our responses to all the proposals that the Employer passed across, as well as our proposal on wages, and sent them everything around 3pm. Everything is now in the Employer's court. There has been positive communication on both sides that resulted in us getting to answer outstanding questions and the Employer being able to ask clarifying questions to the intent of our proposals.

We were able to come to agreements on language surrounding bargaining unit information, new hire orientation, layoff language, and telephone calls from home. While we still have a lot of proposals to work through, there were signs of progress.

We are hoping to get a response to all outstanding proposals at our next scheduled session on December 29.

Washington Beef Bargaining Update

Bargaining Update 

On December 18, your Union Bargaining Committee met with the Company to continue negotiating the significant increase to the medical plan. 

As we shared in the last update, after reviewing the Company’s documents, we continue to believe the actual increase from 2025 to 2026 is much lower than 37.9%. 

During the meeting, we made it clear that the contract only allows a 50/50 split of annual increases and not cumulative increases, and that passing this increase on to workers would have a significant and unfair impact on employees and their families. 

At the end of the meeting, we believed we had reached an agreement to lower employee’s cost, with reduced deductions beginning in February, since it was too late to stop January payroll deductions, and that the January overpayment would be adjusted. Unfortunately, the following day the Company told us there was no agreement and that they are still demanding something in return to lower employee costs. We do not believe this is fair or reasonable. 

We know many of you have already signed the petition and have questions about next steps, including filing a grievance and how that process works. We will be holding a membership meeting in January to answer questions and explain next steps. We are currently working to secure a meeting space and will share more details as soon as possible. 

Stay United. Sign the petition. We deserve affordable health care. 

PHOTO: [Bargaining team/Comité de negociación: Araceli Brito Saavedra, Alondra Ceballos, Edgar Rodriguez] 

Actualización de Negociaciones 

El 18 de diciembre, su comité de negociación se reunió con la Compañía para seguir negociando el aumento al plan médico y buscar soluciones. 

Como dijimos en la última actualización, después de revisar los documentos de la Compañía, seguimos creyendo que el aumento real de 2025 a 2026 es mucho menos que el 37.9%. 

Durante la reunión, dejamos claro que el contrato solo permite una división 50/50 de los aumentos anuales, no aumentos acumulados, y que pasar este aumento a los trabajadores tendría un impacto grande e injusto para los trabajadores y sus familias. 

Al final de la reunión, pensábamos que teníamos un acuerdo y que el costo para los empleados se reduciría a partir de febrero, ya que era muy tarde para detener las deducciones de enero, y que se corregiría el sobrepago. Lamentablemente, al día siguiente la Compañía nos dijo que no hubo un acuerdo y que sigue pidiendo exigiendo algo a cambio para bajar los costos a los empleados. No creemos que eso sea justo ni razonable. 

Sabemos que muchos ya firmaron la petición y tienen preguntas sobre los próximos pasos, incluyendo presentar una queja (agravio) y cómo funciona ese proceso. Tendremos una reunión para todos los miembros en enero para responder preguntas y explicar qué sigue. Actualmente estamos trabajando para asegurar un espacio para la reunión y compartiremos más detalles lo antes posible. 

Manténganse unidos. Firmen la petición. ¡Merecemos un seguro médico accesible!  

Cascade Valley Hospital Bargaining Update!

On Friday, we met the employer for the third time. Your bargaining committee stated from the beginning that we intend to ensure that all Skagit Regional Health - Cascade Valley Hospital employees have equitable wage scales. It is the same administration; same jobs, must be the same pay rate as well.

We have introduced several proposals to improve the contract and ensure fair working conditions. We will meet with the employer again on 1/15/2026, when the employer will provide us with responses to our last set of proposals.

As we gather with loved ones and reflect on the year gone by, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication, resilience, and unity. This season reminds us that the true strength of our union lies not just in our collective voice, but in the care and respect we show one another.

May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and well‑deserved rest. Let’s carry the spirit of solidarity into the new year, standing together for fairness, dignity, and a better future for all.

Wishing you and your families a safe, happy, and hopeful holiday season!

Wishing you a year filled with fresh opportunities, personal growth, and collective success. Together, we will make this year our best yet!

Please reach out with any questions or concerns to a Bargaining Team member or Union Rep, Bruce Le at 1-866-210-3000, ext. 6614.

Bargaining team members: Tia Hafner, Calley O'Harra, Carl Ramirez, and Rana Rennels. Bruce Le - Union Representative and Cesar R. Quiles-Borrero - Union Negotiator

Gene's Home Owned Meat and Grocery Contract Vote Scheduled!

Gene’s Home Owned Meat & Gene’s Home Owned Grocery Contract Vote Scheduled!

• Above area standard wages

• Improved Vacation Language

• Affordable health care

• Increased retirement contributions

Wednesday, January 7 from 10am—11:30am and 7pm—8:30pm, at the Omak Best Western Peppertree Inn, 820 Koala Dr, Omak WA 98841

Providence Regional Medical Center RN - Meet Your Bargaining Team

Thank you for recommending us to represent the nurses at Providence Regional Medical Center. We look forward to getting started early and approving language that benefits nurses and our patients.

"I am on the Bargaining Team again because I feel strongly about continuing the fight for a contract that we can be proud of."

— Stephanie Sausman

"I believe in the power of our voices to create change for the benefit of our families, our community, and our patients."

— Kimball Conlon

"I'm looking forward to representing all of our Providence nurses and also being an active advocate for our surgical services RNs."

— Carrie Rimel

"I am grateful to have been nominated by my fellow peers to help represent all nurses in obtaining a fair and equitable contract with our Employer. One that supports safe staffing for our patient's well-being and for them to get the care they need to be safe, not having to be provided by the rapid response team because they are declining while hospitalized."

— Tulena Lammers

"Looking forward to representing per diem RNs and fighting for safe staffing."

— Amanda Chinnick

"Nurses are the Union, UNITE!"

— Scott Ryan

"I believe in the power of our voices to make a difference for everybody. I'm committed to this process and believe we have a strong team."

— Terry Peirce

Not pictured: Juan Stout and Kristen Crowder

Reach out to our Bargaining Team or Union Rep Anthony Cantu at (206) 436-6566, if you have any questions, concerns, or you simply would like to discuss what's happening.