Kraken (Retail) - Tentative Agreement Reached

Kraken (Retail)
Tentative Agreement Reached
Our Bargaining Team recommends a “YES” Vote!

After months of bargaining, our Bargaining Team has reached a new tentative settlement agreement with BDA. The outstanding result of the final agreement reflects everyone’s hard work and commitment. Our union is driven by members coming together to fight for better working conditions and here are some of the things in our tentative agreement:

• *NEW* Ratification Bonus of $125

• Retroactive pay for workers making under $21/hr and for Keyholder premiums starting September 25, 2023

• Increased base wage for all workers and guaranteed retention bonus

• ORCA and parking benefits

• Workplace protections including just cause for disciplines

• Meals provided at every game

• Improvement on merch options for members

• Increased tuition assistance

• And more!

Members will be able to review the full collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and cast a vote on whether to approve it at our vote meeting.

Vote Details

Workers may only vote during the designated vote window and must attend in person. Complete a union application, review the agreement, ask questions, and cast your ballot!

Tuesday, April 9 @ 3pm—5pm
Climate Pledge Arena - Kraken Team Store, 334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Questions? Contact Union Rep Dominick Ojeda @ 206-436-6586.

Kraken (Retail) - Bargaining Continues

Kraken (Retail)
Bargaining Continues

After months of negotiations, UFCW 3000 members at BDA made our voices heard when we voted down the Employer’s latest contract offer.

As a result of the vote, the parties are moving our contract dispute into binding arbitration scheduled for March 6 and 7. This process provides both the Union and the Employer the chance to present arguments supporting their respective last proposals to an arbitrator, who will then make a binding decision on the terms of our final agreement, which would immediately take effect.

During the arbitration process our union will be advocating for a contract that:

• Increases wages for all workers

• Addresses overall benefits including bonus pay structure

• Protects scheduling and hours for workers that want more

Our union looks forward to resolving negotiations through arbitration and coming to a settlement that advances our working conditions and wages. In the meantime, if you have any questions or face any discipline at work, please call Union Rep Dominick Ojeda @ 206-436-6586.

Kraken (Retail) - Your voice is important

Our union Bargaining Team got out of negotiations on Tuesday, July 25, holding on items until we hear from workers like you. Our Bargaining Team is made up of members like you and your coworkers who want to make sure everyone is getting the best deal possible - but we can't do that without you. 
 
We're holding strong on things like a wage increase that meets the cost of living, reimbursement for parking, unlimited ORCA passes, meal vouchers, and more! Your coworkers on the bargaining team feel confident we can win a great contract, but we need to hear from you what your priorities are to get a great deal done. 
 
Take 2 minutes right now to submit this quick priorities list to let us know what's important to you: Kraken Priorities Survey. If you are interested in hearing more about bargaining or being more engaged, reach out to Union Rep Dominick Ojeda @ (206) 436-6586. 

Kraken Retail priority now shifts towards economics

Our Union Bargaining Team has been working hard for the past two sessions to reach agreements on much of the collective bargaining agreement. With most of the non-economic issues tentatively agreed upon,our priority now shifts towards economics. 

Over the next few bargaining sessions, our Union Bargaining Team will be fighting for wages, transportation, and other economic improvements that address many of the needs laid out from the Union bargaining survey. Because Kraken workers have a direct seat at the table, they are able to fight for the issues that are unique to working at for the Kraken organization. Importantly,Kraken workers are able to ensure that our current benefits are enshrined in the contract alongside net improvements to working conditions. 

Our next bargaining session will be on July 25. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Union Representative Dominick Ojeda 206-436-6586.

Kraken Retail First Contract Bargaining Begins!

First Contract Bargaining Begins!

What an amazing year for the for Kraken retail workers, first we won a union and are going to be fighting for our first contract, and now the Kraken are making a strong playoffs push!

Our Union is going to begin bargaining in June and we want to hit the ice with you all knowing what’s going on. Since it’s been a few weeks since our Union won recognition with the Kraken, here is an update about next steps. Our Union Bargaining Team, will meet together to finalize our first proposals before the first bargaining session with Management. As bargaining moves along in June and July, we will be sending regular updates about the bargaining progress and answering questions along the way.

Union Bargaining Survey

This is our Union and your voice matters in how strong the first contract can be. If you have not yet completed the Union Bargaining Survey take a few minutes to fill out to tell our Bargaining Team what’s most important to you in a first contract – the things you want improved on and the things you want solidified.

Join us for Bargaining 101 & Know Your Rights Training

Our Union is holding a Know Your Rights and Bargaining 101 session online on Tuesday, May 16 at 5pm. Where we will walk through the rights you already have as Union members and the typical contract bargaining process.

May 16, 2023 @ 5:00PM via Zoom Meeting

Welcome to our Union Seattle Kraken Team Store workers

Welcome to UFCW 3000 Seattle Kraken Team Store workers! After Mariners retail workers joined our union in September, the team made a thrilling playoff run—will the Kraken follow suit? When we fight, we all win!

With Mariners and Kraken Team Stores now union, that’s 200 new good union jobs in our city’s sports stadiums. Together we will be fighting to raise wages and improve standards for workers who support our favorite sports teams. Congratulations to all!