Contract Negotiation Updates
Grocery/Meat/GM Fred Meyer:
Are You Paid Too Much?
At our March 31st bargaining session, the multi-billion dollar companies we work for proposed cutting our wages and our rights at work. Why? They said we cost too much!
Northwest Administrators:
Bargaining is Underway
Bargaining with Northwest Administrators is underway. So far we have had two short sessions to make our proposals on wages, benefits, and additional paid days off, along with several other items that need to be addressed, including flexible scheduling and Grade reviews.
Valley Medical Center
Tentative Agreement Reached and Vote Meeting
Your UFCW 21 Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative agreement on a proposed 3-year contact. This was a very challenging round of negotiations because of the difficult economic environment; however the committee was able to make progress on wages, benefits, and increases.
Vote Meeting: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - In MAC E/F
Duty Free Americas, Inc.
Nothing but Takeaways
03/17/10 - The Union sat down with Duty Free America management to negotiate a new agreement. We went in with high hopes after a year of sacrifice on the part of the employees. After one year of working with a 10% pay cut we all expected something, anything from this company. BUT no, they came into the bargain with even more cuts. Fortunately they couldn’t cut the wages again without many being below the State’s minimum. Read more.
Highline Medical Center
Contract Proposal Meeting
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Highline Medical Center Cafeteria
You are encouraged to meet your Union Representative, Erin Adamson, to discuss proposals for a new contract. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. If you have any questions, contact Erin at 1-800-732-1188, Ext. 6511. We look forward to seeing you there!
Valley Medical Center: Some Progress — But Challenges Remain
03/08/10 - After a few sessions that presented many challenges — and a few frustrations — we are finally beginning to see progress in this year’s negotiations with Valley Medical Center. Read more.
Jefferson Mental Health Services
Bargaining Begins
03/05/10 - Bargaining got underway on Wednesday, March 3rd. The Union presented management with our list of proposals. The management team also presented us with their proposals as well. Management let us know that the Jefferson Mental Health is facing tough economic times. Their opening non economic proposals include converting our current annual leave, sick leave and other leaves into a PTO program. Changing professional positions to a salary based wage from an hourly rate of pay and other changes to current language. Read More.
National Car Rental
Contract Passes - 91% Saying Yes
'03/01/10 - Members from National Car Rental came out on Saturday, February 20th to discuss and vote on our new agreement. Negotiations were difficult as the new company came to the negotiating table with numerous take away proposals and language that would weaken our current agreement. All of you stayed united and we ultimately were successful in advancing our contract in many areas. Read More.
Whidbey General Hospital LPN
New LPN Contract Boosts Wages and Benefits
02/04/10 - Union LPNs at Whidbey General Hospital have voted by an overwhelming margin to approve a new contract that boosts wages, eases eligibility rules for health care benefits, and makes other improvements. Read More.
