We want to be sure that everyone is doing well and staying safe during the catastrophic events that are affecting the Skagit geographic area. For more information and resources, please see the following post Resources for Members During Flooding and Extreme Weather Events — UFCW 3000
Read More“I am extremely proud of this bargaining team and unit. While at points contentious, the team fought off takeaways and very low offers from the employer, and we maintained our forward progress. We will continue to explore every available path to achieve career growth opportunities and higher wages.” - Michael McDonald - ER Tech
Read MoreAs we navigate these adverse weather effects, please remember there are resources and rights through our union and through our communities that can help.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, December 9, Union Members overwhelmingly voted to ratify our contract.
Read MoreUnion members overwhelmingly ratified all five contracts at Harbor Regional Health on Friday. We had great conversations and were happy to share the improvements to the contracts.
People turned out in record numbers to vote!
Contract highlights include:
Significant wage increases
Ratification bonus
Increases to premiums and differentials
For additional information, contact a Bargaining Team member or Union Rep Kimberly Starkweather at (206) 436-6515.
Bargaining Team: Dan James; Eric Timmons; Janet Byrd; Ana Garcia; Debi Sturm; Bambi Shope
On December 5, new Jefferson county and Clallam county grocery and meat contracts were ratified!
Read MorePlease join us on Monday December 15 between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to meet with our union Negotiator, Amy Radcliff, and Organizer, Zach McGuckin at our UFCW 3000 Wenatchee Office, 330 King St, Wenatchee WA
Read MoreOnce again UFCW 3000 members and communities are facing some extreme fall and winter weather, including recent flooding. It is important to remember that if you, your family, or your coworkers have been affected by extreme weather, you have rights at work, resources through your union, and the support of your community.
Just cause protections at work: 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 flood that affects your home, work, or commute to work
Be clear in communicating with your employer if you are unable to report to work on time or at all due to flooding or other extreme weather
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)
The right to a safe workplace: If you feel unsafe at work, report any safety concerns to your worksite safety committee & management right away, and get support from your Shop Steward and/or Union Rep if your concerns are not addressed
Union resources: If your home or work is affected by flooding or extreme weather and financial assistance would help, speak with your Union Rep about the UFCW 3000 Membership Assistance Fund. We also have a resource page for power outages and other effects if need be during these events.
Mutual aid: As union members, we know standing together and supporting each other is how we really make a difference. If you have ideas for ways to connect with or support fellow UFCW 3000 members in need, talk to a Shop Steward and/or your Union Rep for help with organizing
Extreme weather is dangerous in our workplaces and our communities, which is why UFCW 3000 members, including our Climate Justice Advisory Board, work for climate policies that will help protect us and our future health.
Downtown Dog Lounge is proposing to begin a new vacation policy after the new year. Because this is change affects our existing contract, we will be voting on the proposal on December 18.
Read MoreOur meeting with MultiCare on December 5 left us hoping for more. Over the previous two sessions, we provided Management with a significant majority of our non-economic and economic proposals.
Read MoreWe negotiated with management on December 1 and December 3. Our focus is getting competitive wages for all three years of the contract, creating a contract provision for education, and continuing to negotiate over layoff and severance pay, seniority, and management rights.
Our team hopes that management is receptive to keeping wages and other economics competitive and we have spent a great deal of time discussing the work we do and our dedication to excellent patient care in our work.
On December 3 we also hosted a drop-in Zoom meeting to discuss where we are at in bargaining and we plan to meet again soon.
Our next bargaining date is December 15, 2025.
If you would like additional information, talk to a Bargaining Team member.
Bargaining Team: Eleanor Artman, Christina Murphy, Katrina de la Cruz
"Our team is excited to announce we have reached a tentative agreement that reflects our strength and solidarity as a Union. Your vote is critical to solidify this process and create a better working environment for everyone. Let's come together to ensure our future is bright! Now is the time to make our voices heard!"
— Sarah Edwards
"After a long day and extending our negotiations into the evening on December 3, we have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer. We have been bargaining since July and creating something that will make us feel heard and valued. We are very excited about this tentative agreement and feel like this is a huge win for our team at Wenatchee Regional Eye Center. I encourage everyone to come to the vote, learn about what has been accomplished and join our Union so your voice can be heard!"
— Cirri Cornelius
"Following numerous bargaining meetings and an extended day, our Bargaining Team reached a tentative agreement on our first contract with the Employer. Our team demonstrated exceptional influence and effectively communicated our interests, reaching an agreement that will change our jobs to careers! The concessions we have secured are substantial, but we will have work to do to be ready for negotiations in two and a half years. As a Bargaining Team member, I strongly recommend that you exercise your voice in favor of this agreement!"
— Martin Hernandez
Tuesday, December 16
4pm - 8pm
Confluence Health Central Campus Conference Room K
Our team is excited to share the complete document with you at the vote and answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions, reach out to a Bargaining Team member or your Union Rep, Becky Latzel at (509) 340-7370.
Big congratulations to the inaugural graduating class of the WeTrain Washington Spokane Meatcutter Apprenticeship Program!
Read MoreAt our last bargaining session, Fresenius management presented a Last Best and Final offer, which automatically triggers a contract vote on the Employer's proposal.
Please join our online vote information meetings next week to review and talk together about the Employer's offer.
If you have any questions, reach out to our Union Rep Charlie King or a member of our Bargaining Team.
Tuesday, December 16
11:30am - 3:30pm
South Tacoma Clinic
5825 Tacoma Mall Blvd
STE 103
Tacoma, WA 98409
Tuesday, December 9
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday, December 10
10am - 10:45am
Thursday, December 11
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Meeting ID: 712 328 6135
Passcode: 36309
Join your coworkers at a monthly Contract Action Team meeting—Let’s stay organized to win.
Read MoreFollowing months of negotiations between Providence and your union bargaining team, a tentative agreement has been reached regarding the updates to required credentialing/licensure for Social Workers within the Care Management department.
Read MoreOur Union has been in negotiations with Metropolitan Market since our fellow union members at Safeway, Fred Meyer, QFC, and Albertsons (“Allied”) ratified their contract earlier this year in June. Recently, our Bargaining Team met with Metropolitan Market representatives on November 24 to have further discussions regarding the grocery contract proposals. On November 7, meat managers throughout Metropolitan Market met with employer representatives to work on our meat agreement.
Read MoreContract Vote Scheduled!
Read MoreWe worked hard to negotiate a contract that we all will benefit from. We were able to secure improvements to include but not limited to significant wage increases, increases to our premiums and differentials, improvement to some non-economics and a ratification bonus. Full details of the contract will be available at the vote.
Read MoreOn November 25, our union Bargaining Team met with Recovery Cafe for another bargaining session. We began our discussion asking questions about Management’s plan to support staff to meet the goals at the SODO location, what happens if the goals are not met, and alternatives to a worksite closure.
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.
