Given these circumstances, our union entered effects bargaining with the company and came to an Agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (“M.O.U.”) which would provide the impacted employees with certain layoff, transfer, and severance pay rights. This Memorandum required a vote by membership to approve. Details of the memorandum include:
Read MoreGrand Central Bakery workers came together in November 2025, and we overwhelmingly won our union election by 86% and now after months of bargaining, we are proud to have fought for a great first contract. When we came together and organized, we knew some of the biggest issues were low wages, inconsistent hours, and unpredictable scheduling. Our coworkers knew that something had to change and so we agitated, educated, and organized! This tentative agreement is emblematic of months of hard work to demand industry-changing standards.
Read MoreManagement met with us Tuesday, June 16 for a short bargaining session. In response to their proposals, we provided them a comprehensive package that addresses our need to stay competitive with other employers and around our community. We are waiting to hear back from them and also anticipating future bargaining dates.
Attend the Contract Action Team meeting on July 8 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Sno-Isle Public library meeting room for updates and information about your contract:
Sno-Isle Public Library
1000 SE Regatta Dr
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
For additional information, contact Union Rep Marilyn Faber at 360-419-4678 or a Bargaining Team member.
Bargaining Team: Jennifer MacNeill, Caitlyn Korkoskie, Cassie Anderson
Our Bargaining Team met with the Employer on June 15 for another half-day bargaining session as we continue working toward a strong first contract. Our team is feeling unheard and disrespected regarding the conversation we have engaged in with our proposals and Employer.
Read MoreOn Monday, June 15, we unanimously ratified our next Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some of the new wins in this contract include:
Wage increases
Increased 401(k)
Increased Employer health care contribution
Improved grievance process
Links to the Redline and Vote Summary here! >>
"Negotiations provide an opportunity for workers to have a voice and influence decisions that directly affect their lives."
If you have questions, please reach out to our Union Rep David Trujillo at (206) 436-6606 or Charlie King at (206) 436-6518.
Our Bargaining Team met with the Employer and reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on June 17, 2026.
After bargaining and standing together, we are excited to announce that we are saying goodbye to a four-year contract and hello to a three-year contract!
Some of the highlights of the Tentative Agreement include:
Wage increases
Temporary assignment pay
Retroactive pay
"Every gain at the bargaining table is the result of workers speaking with one united voice."
The Tentative Agreement will be presented to the membership, followed by a vote.
June 26
6:30am - 7:30am
Bridges Conference Room
800 Court Street
Pasco, WA
Bargaining Team: Sophia Rubalcava, RN; Hilda Torres, RN; Carina Gonzalez, RN
UFCW 3000 members in good standing are encouraged to attend a meeting, ask questions, and vote on the contract. Please reach out to our Bargaining Team or our Union Rep, Juanita Quezada, at (509) 340-7407, if you have any questions or concerns.
Union Security is a foundational clause in all of our MultiCare contracts and it is what allows us to build power as a union and negotiate better contracts with this employer. Without that clause, our union would become weaker over time. That is why MultiCare is pushing hard for it and that is also why it is such a problem.
Read More"They are doing the same thing they do every re-negotiation. Weaponize their incompetence and make the union do all the work. I work 8 hours a day, graveyard shift 5 days a week, and they think I am worth 1.5% for all the damage this shift does to my body? Laughable.." — Serenity MacLennan
Read MoreOur Bargaining Team met with management and bargained late into the night with the hope of reaching a tentative agreement. The team worked hard, stayed focused, and made meaningful progress at the table.
Unfortunately, we were unable to close the deal and had to call it a night because we remain too far apart on a few key issues, including callback and wages. These are important priorities for our members, and our Team continues to stand firm for a fair and equitable contract.
“We bargained late and long. We made a lot of progress, but we were unable to close the deal. There are still a few remaining issues where we are too far apart.”
— James Kerr, Bargaining Team Member
What We Are Still Fighting For
Our Team continues to push for improvements that reflect the work Kirkland Tech members do every day, including:
Fair wages that recognize our skill, experience, and dedication
Strong callback language that protects members’ time and work-life balance
A contract that respects the priorities members have raised throughout bargaining
While we are disappointed that we were not able to reach a deal, our Bargaining Team remains committed to getting the strongest agreement possible.
Stay United and Stay Ready
This is the time for members to stay engaged and united. Our strength at the table comes from the support and solidarity of the membership. We will continue to keep members updated as bargaining moves forward.
The Employer made only a minimal movement on wages. Even more concerning, they REJECTED EVERY premium pay increase proposed by the Union. This rejection was so extreme that they even rejected basic cleanup language on certification pay that did not include any substantive change and would not have created any additional cost for the Employer.
Read MoreAfter months of negotiations, our Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement on June 16! We won because we were organized and prepared to take action to win a fair contract. Some of our contract wins include:
Read MoreJust after midnight on June 17- following twelve hours of negotiations with CommonSpirit- we have reached a Tentative Agreement on a successor contract for the Pharmacists at St. Joe’s.
Read MoreFollowing our union contract vote meetings on Monday, June 15, we are proud to announce that our new successor Collective Bargaining Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified!
Read MoreAfter eight months of bargaining, sticker-ups, button-ups, leaflets at our stores, dozens of Contract Action Team meetings, and a massively successful info picket — all to reclaim our co-op for the workers and members who built it — your Bargaining Team reached a Tentative Agreement and recommends a YES vote to accept the proposal from PCC
Read MoreYesterday, the union members at Card Kingdom took a steady step towards a new day with a solid contract in place. With a vast majority, the contract was ratified and includes the following:
Read MoreOur Bargaining Team met with the Employer on June 11 and received their first economic response. Unfortunately, we do not feel the Employer heard our concerns. Their proposal falls short of what is needed to bring our wages and benefits in line with the market and does not address the ongoing challenges of recruiting and retaining nurses.
We want our clinic to be a place where nurses choose to work and stay—one that attracts and retains the skilled caregivers our families and community members deserve.
We need your support. Please stand in solidarity with your Bargaining Team by signing our petition:
Signing the petition is one of the strongest ways to show your support. A strong show of member support sends a clear message that we are united behind our bargaining priorities and committed to securing a fair contract.
“Negotiations provide an opportunity for workers to have a voice and influence decisions that directly affect their lives.”
June 15
6pm - 7pm
Tri Cities Office
2505 Duportail St, Suite D
Richland, WA 99352-4079
Bargaining Team: Sophia Rubalcava, RN; Hilda Torres, RN; Carina Gonzalez, RN
Please reach out to our Bargaining Team or your Union Rep, Juanita Quezada, at (509) 340-7407, if you have any questions or concerns.
On Thursday, June 11, nearly our entire bargaining unit turned out to our union vote meetings to review the Employer’s most recent contract proposal and cast ballots on their offer.
Read MoreAll members that participate in the vote will be able to review the vote materials before casting their ballot. Before the votes, we will also have a meeting to review the full contract including the wage scale, the healthcare language, our grievance procedure, and all of the other articles in the agreement. At this meeting, you can ask questions to your bargaining committee and staff about the agreement. This meeting will take place on Thursday, June 18 at 7pm PST.
Read MoreWe bargained three days this week June 9 – 11 and will return to the bargaining table July 27 -28. This week our team focused on prioritizing our many language proposals and made significant process. We received the outstanding information requests from the Employer, which allowed us to cost potential proposals regarding health care and engage in continued conversation around the UFCW 3000 pension plan for nurses.
Read MoreWe are the Union. The members of UFCW 3000 are over 50,000 members working in grocery, retail, health care, meat packing, cannabis, & other industries across Washington state, north-east Oregon, and northern Idaho. UFCW 3000 is a chartered member of UFCW International with over 1.4 million workers in North America.
To build a powerful Union that fights for economic, political and social justice in our workplaces and in our communities.
