St. Michael Medical Center Pro-Tech and Clinical Support - Strike Authorization Vote Notice

Bargaining Team: Robel Haile, Clinical Pharmacist; Bryson Andrews, ED Tech; Olivia Almeida, Respiratory Therapist; Merry Brandt-MacFann, CT Technologist; Lara Williams-Graham, Certified Surgical Technologist; Angela Roberson, EP Technologist; Rob Shauger, CNA.

After more than five months since our contract’s original expiration date, CommonSpirit still has not offered us a fair contract.

Their latest proposal erased progress made through mediation, failed to bring wages where they need to be competitive, and left important issues, including Family Birth Center safety, unresolved. On top of that, we believe management has committed Unfair Labor Practices that have interfered with the bargaining process.

NOW IT’S TIME TO VOTE.

VOTE “NO” ON COMMONSPIRIT’S OFFER.

VOTE “YES” TO AUTHORIZE A STRIKE.

Come review CommonSpirit’s latest offer and cast your vote on whether to authorize our Bargaining Team to call a strike if necessary.

If you have questions about the vote, talk with a Bargaining Team member or contact Union Rep Ryan DeGouveia at (360) 662-1981.

Strike Authorization Vote

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• 7am–10am

• 12pm–2pm

• 5pm–8pm

UFCW 3000 Silverdale Office
2430 NW Myhre Road #101
Silverdale, WA 98383

Must be a member in good standing to vote.

St. Anne Hospital Pro-Tech - We're Still Fighting for a Fair Contract!

On August 19 and yesterday, we met with the Employer.

The Bargaining Team is looking to bring you the best contract possible. We have made significant progress since we started this bargaining, but we are not there yet. The Employer has been adamant about being “fiscally responsible,” but has forgotten the undoubted work we do to help the hospital best serve its patients. We have seen a bleeding of talent, and everyone has been impacted. While we are conscious of the times we are living in and the challenges, we are asking for what we feel is fair and what we have earned.

Next steps will include a federal mediator who will come in to help the parties close a deal, and then we will proceed with the vote.

We do not have any more bargaining dates until we hear back from the mediator. We will watch closely what's happening in St. Michael's and St. Joseph's to see if we can find a faster track to reach a Tentative Agreement.

If you have any questions, you can talk to any bargaining committee member or reach out to Bruce Lee, your Union Rep, at 866-210-3000 Ext. 661.

Ferry County Health Service and LPNs - Bargaining Update Session #2: We Are United! We Are Strong! We Are in This Together!

Ferry County Health Service and LPNs
Bargaining Update Session #2: We Are United! We Are Strong! We Are in This Together!

"Unity in the workplace is not just about fairness; it's about building a foundation where everyone can thrive."

Our Bargaining Team met with the Employer and continued making progress at the bargaining table. We have worked through more of our non-economic proposals, and we have reached several tentative agreements.

These agreements reflect the hard work of our Bargaining Team, our voices, and the strength we bring when we stand together.

Some of the progress we've secured:

• Changes to our EIB

• Strengthened our Union Access

• Secured both Medical Air Insurances

• Expanded Bereavement language

This is important progress—but we are not done yet. The Employer provided an economic counterproposal, leaving our Bargaining Team a lot of work ahead as we prepare for our next bargaining session on September 10 and 11.

What's Next? Show Our Solidarity!

Button Up on September 9

We want to show our members Uniting together! Wear your Union button on September 9 and send a photo to one of our Bargaining Team members, so we show the Employer just how united we are. Every button, every photo, and every member standing together sends a message.

Bargaining continues September 10 and 11.

Stay engaged, stay informed, and most importantly, stay united. Together we have the power to win a strong contract!

Keep Your Information Up to Date: Update Your Information >>

If you have questions or concerns about the contract or bargaining process, please reach out to a member of the Bargaining Team or Becky Latzel, Union Rep, at (866) 210-3000.

Bargaining Team: Rebecca Thompson, UC and CNA; Michael Hughes, Cook; Chris Torres, Lab Tech Non-Certified.

Whidbey Health Pro Tech LPN - Bargaining Update

We are fighting to keep Whidbey Health and our community sustainable. Management does not seem to fully grasp what other hospitals and clinics are paying. This is really challenging, but we keep pushing back and fighting for what is right.

Our Bargaining Team has done extensive research, and Whidbey Health has several open bargaining unit positions, particularly for MAs. We have carefully looked at recently ratified contracts, including Skagit, and see the wage differences.

On Thursday, August 27, Bargaining Team Members attended the Board of Commissioners meeting, both in person and virtually. Cassie Anderson, Pharmacist and Bargaining Team Member, reported on our bargaining status and noted that 17.6% of positions in this bargaining unit are unfilled, putting patient care at risk. She talked about the cost-of-living increases relative to wages and the difficulty filling evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as the importance of growth and expansion in our community. Cassie concluded by addressing the need to stay competitive with other local hospitals and clinics.

Our goal is to retain and recruit workers.

We will continue to push back and tell management what is important to us.

To find out more, come to our virtual Contract Action Team meeting:

Virtual Contract Action Team Meeting

• September 9, 2026

• 6pm

• Join Zoom Meeting >>

“I came in hopeful for a fair agreement, but this offer undervalues our work. We’re going to keep pushing back until we get the respect we deserve.”

— Caitlyn Korkoskie

“I went into this negotiation session feeling like we were getting close to an agreement. I came out feeling very frustrated, undervalued, and unheard.”

— Jennifer MacNeill

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Bargaining Team: Cassie Anderson, Jennifer MacNeill, Caitlyn Korkoskie.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Vascular Sonographers - Tentative Agreement Reached on a First Contract

On Thursday, we agreed to the terms for your first Collective Bargaining Agreement. Your committee fought a persistent Employer, and we were able to put together a contract that will include some of the following:

• Structural Wage Increases

• Scheduling Language

• Preservation of current benefits

• Premiums

• Non-economic items that will provide additional protections

• And more.

Contract Ratification Vote Scheduled!

Thursday, September 10

Federal Way (Room TBD)
9am to 10am
33501 1st Way S
Federal Way, WA 98003

Tacoma (Room TBD)
10:30am to 1:30pm
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405

If you have any questions, you can reach out to any Bargaining Committee members or your Union Rep at 1-866-210-3000, ext. 6518.

Bargaining Team: Karla Boxum, Michael Desmarteau, and Scot Johnson.

Union Rep: Charlie King

Negotiator: Cesar R Quiles-Borrero

St. Joseph Medical Center Tech Unit - Bargaining Update

August 27, 2026

We are fed up.

August 27 marked our ninth bargaining session with St. Joe’s management; however, calling it a “bargaining day” might be stretching that definition.

During our first meeting in the morning, the Employer returned two new tentative agreements from the package proposals our team gave them at our previous session: a rephrasing of the “Recognition for Past Experience” article, and another pertaining to the PTO request and approval process, which has been confusingly misapplied in just one department.

Outside of these sections, the Employer let us know that all other articles remained unchanged from their previous package proposal. Wages, premiums, takeaways to a few health insurance provisions, and language regarding travelers and agency staff—all held; and despite all evidence to the opposite, they followed this up by verbalizing that they were still open to working together on solutions to many of the other issues we’ve raised.

We told the Employer point-blank that while the sentiment is nice, they have not shown up as an equal partner in working collaboratively and creatively on resolving issues.

Our Bargaining Team cannot stress enough that nothing will change unless we all stand together and take action.

Sign the strike pledge card NOW, and join our next Contract Action Team meeting to discuss strategies with our Bargaining Team and Union Rep on how we can apply the necessary pressure to win a strong contract for SJMC Techs:

Sign the Strike Pledge

Workers throughout the hospital have already signed the strike pledge card. If you haven’t yet, you can by following the link below:

Sign the Strike Pledge >>

Contract Action Team Meeting

Thursday, September 3
5:30pm–6:30pm
Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting >>

Meeting ID: 814 5444 0042
Passcode: 761579

Bargaining Team: Michelle Gilmore, Respiratory Therapist; Monica Dewitt, Pharmacy Tech; Sissy Allison, Surgical Technologist; Chad Michels, Cardiovascular Technologist; Leslie Ball, Surgical Technologist; Vanessa Giles, Surgical Technologist.

Macy’s — Fully Recommended Tentative Agreement Reached!

Bargaining Team: Emily Hunter, Alderwood; Daniel Landon, Alderwood; Preston Mcinnis, Southcenter; Curtisy Bryant, Southcenter; Samantha Wilson, Bellingham.

After six months of negotiations, CAT meetings, leaflets, and educating our customers and coworkers at our informational picket, our member-led Bargaining Team is excited to announce that we have reached a fully recommended tentative agreement with Macy’s management. Our Bargaining Team unanimously recommends a yes vote to ratify.

• Won! Higher increases to the GWI than last contract.

• Won! Retro pay to June 1, 2026.

• Won! Ratification bonus.

• Won! Contract language ensuring workers’ rights to representation during disciplinary meetings.

• Defended against the Employer’s proposal to have key days assigned to Flex Colleagues.

• Defended against the Employer’s proposal that would give it sole and exclusive discretion to change or eliminate our health care.

• Defended against the Employer’s attempt to extend the period of time a worker stays on a Final Warning.

• And more...

“Macy’s has agreed to a bigger wage increase than our last contract, going out to even more of our coworkers. Showing up for your coworkers and making it clear to Macy’s that we are engaged pays off!”

— Daniel Landon, Alderwood

This is a tentative agreement and is not final until you vote to accept it. Details will come shortly regarding the ratification votes for the fully recommended agreement. We are working to get the voting documents ready for your review as quickly as possible. Members will have the opportunity to review the agreement and get any questions answered before voting.

Ferry County - Bargaining Begins: Making Progress at the Table

On August 21, our Bargaining Team met with the Employer to kick off our bargaining process. We are encouraged by the progress we made at the bargaining table and feel that the Employer is hearing and sharing our concerns.

We reached several tentative agreements and left the Employer with both our non-economic and economic proposals. We are hopeful that the Employer will provide a full response by our next bargaining session on September 2.

“Negotiations foster collaboration and cooperation between employers and workers, leading to a more harmonious and productive working environment.”

— Bargaining Team

Sticker Up Event - Tues, Sept 1

Please join our Bargaining Team for a Sticker Up event! Reach out to a Bargaining Team member to get your sticker or to assist with handing them out.

Next Bargaining Session - Wed, Sept 2

Our Bargaining Team will meet with the Employer for our next bargaining session. We will keep members informed as negotiations continue.

How You Can Help

Keep Your Information Up to Date: Update Your Information >>

Join Your Union: UFCW Join Application >>

Want to Become a Union Leader? Consider attending an upcoming online training:

• Sept 10 at 10am or 6pm: Intro Shop Steward Training >>

• Sept 17 at 10am or 6pm: Steward Training: How to Represent Co-Workers in Investigatory Meetings >>

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions or concerns about the contract or bargaining process, please reach out to a member of the Bargaining Team or Becky Latzel, Union Rep, at (866) 210-3000.

Bargaining Team: Rebecca Thompson, UC and CNA; Michael Hughes, Cook; Chris Torres, Lab Tech Non-Certified.

Yakima Wildfires: Fire and Smoke Resources for UFCW 3000 Members

Yakima Wildfires: Fire and Smoke Resources for UFCW 3000 Members  

As wildfires continue to impact the Yakima Valley, UFCW 3000 members, their families, and communities may face evacuations and disruptions to their homes and livelihoods.  

As we navigate these emergencies, please review important information below that can help keep you safe and enforce your rights at work.  

Your Rights During Wildfires  

With a union contract, you have “just cause” protection, meaning you should not be disciplined at work for reasonably having to deal with a circumstance outside of your control like a wildfire that affects your home, work, or commute to work.  

• Make sure to invoke your right to union representation if you are called into a meeting that could lead to discipline. (We call these “Weingarten Rights” — read more here.)  

Workplace Safety for Wildfire Smoke  

You have the right to a safe workplace. If wildfire smoke makes your workplace unhealthy for you, then you should be able to address that with your employer and get support from your Shop Steward and/or Union Rep.  

Masks  

• You can wear a respirator mask at work that helps protect you against wildfire smoke.  

• To protect against wildfire smoke, wear an N95 mask or another respirator with the same or higher level of protection. The respirator mask should have two straps and the word “NIOSH” and/or “N95” or “N100” printed on it.  

Exposure to Smoke  

• When the air is smoky, your employer should allow workers to follow basic steps that will help prevent excessive exposure to wildfire smoke.  

• Those steps could include things like reassigning workers to less smoky areas, or allowing for extra rest and water breaks away from smoky work areas.  

Medical Leave and Accommodations   

• If you or a family member gets sick because of wildfire smoke, you have the right to use Paid Sick & Safe Leave for the illness.   

• You may also be able to use your Paid Sick & Safe Leave if wildfire smoke exposure causes public health officials to shut down your child’s school, your child’s place of care, or your worksite.   

• If you are vulnerable to smoky air due to an existing medical condition, then talk to your health care provider about your workplace to see if they have recommendations for how to keep you safe from smoke exposure. Use FMLA if needed or exercise your disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

General Wildfire and Smoke Information and Resources  

• Airnow.gov Federal Air Quality Information  

• Washington State Air Quality Map  

• L&I Information on Worker Health and Smoke/Air Quality  

• Department of Health Information & FAQ on Smoke from Wildfires  

• How to Keep Indoor Air Clean at Home on Smoky Days (King County Public Health)  

Incendios en Yakima: Recursos sobre incendios y humo para los miembros de UFCW 3000

Como los incendios siguen afectando al Valle de Yakima, los miembros de UFCW 3000, sus familias y comunidades podrían enfrentar evacuaciones y dificultades en sus hogares y modos de vida.

Para afrontar estas emergencias, te invitamos a revisar esta información importante que te puede ayudar a mantenerte a salvo y a hacer valer tus derechos en el trabajo.

Tus derechos durante los incendios

Con un contrato de unión, tienes protección por “causa justificada”, lo que significa que no deben castigarte por tener que hacerte cargo, de manera razonable, de una situación fuera de tu control, como un incendio que afecta tu casa, tu trabajo o tu camino al trabajo.

• Asegúrate de hacer valer tu derecho como miembro de una unión si te convocan a una reunión que pueda terminar en medidas disciplinarias. (A esto lo llamamos «Derechos Weingarten»; lee más aquí.)

Seguridad en el trabajo ante el humo de los incendios

Tienes derecho a un lugar de trabajo seguro. Si el humo de los incendios hace que tu lugar sea poco saludable para ti, deberías poder decirle a tu empresa y recibir apoyo de tu Delegado o Representante de Unión.

Mascarillas

• En el trabajo puedes usar mascarilla respiratoria que ayude a protegerte del humo de los incendios.

• Para protegerse del humo de los incendios, usa una mascarilla N95 u otra con el mismo nivel de protección o superior. La mascarilla debe tener dos tiras y llevar impresas las palabras "NIOSH" y/o "N95" o "N100".

Exposición al humo

• Cuando el aire tenga humo, tu empresa debe permitir que los trabajadores sigan las medidas básicas que ayuden a prevenir una exposición excesiva al humo de los incendios.

• Esas medidas pueden incluir, por ejemplo, reubicar a los trabajadores a áreas con menos humo o darles descansos adicionales y tiempo para tomar agua lejos de las áreas de trabajo con humo.

Bajas médicas y ajustes

• Si tú o alguien de tu familia se enferma por el humo de un incendio, tienes derecho a usar tu Permiso Pagado por Enfermedad y Seguridad para ese caso.

• También puedes tener derecho a usar tu Permiso Pagado por Enfermedad y Seguridad si la exposición al humo de los incendios hace que las autoridades de salud pública cierren la escuela de tu hijo, la guardería a la que va o tu lugar de trabajo.

• Si eres vulnerable al humo debido a una condición médica preexistente, habla con tu proveedor de servicios médicos sobre tu lugar de trabajo para ver si tiene alguna recomendación de cómo protegerte del humo. Aprovecha la Ley de Licencia Familiar y Médica (FMLA) si es necesario o ejerce tus derechos como persona con discapacidad según la Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA).

Información y recursos generales sobre incendios y humo

• Airnow.gov Federal Air Quality Information

• Washington State Air Quality Map

• L&I Information on Worker Health and Smoke/Air Quality

• Department of Health Information & FAQ on Smoke from Wildfires

• How to Keep Indoor Air Clean at Home on Smoky Days (Salud Pública del Condado de King)