Statement of Solidarity with MultiCare Workers Represented by UAPD:

UCFW 21 represents over 3,000 workers in the MultiCare Health Systems. Recently many of our members have experienced similar issues as ones described by the members of UAPD, from shortages of PPE to other safety concerns in the workplace made worse by the COVID 19 pandemic. It is the position of UFCW 21 that members are restricted from engaging in any strike or sympathy strike activities during work hours including rest periods.  Members who choose to engage in strike activities may be subject to discipline. At the same time, it is also the position of UFCW 21 that members’ activities during non-working hours are not restricted by the no-strike clause in our contract.  Getting a 1st contract is one of the more challenging accomplishments to achieve in a unionized workplace and we strongly support the UAPD’s members’ efforts to get their first Collective Bargaining Agreement from MultiCare. UFCW 21 members should please call your Union Representative with any questions. 

Beyond MultiCare, UFCW 21 represents an additional 15,000 health care workers at other hospitals and clinics run by other employers across the state, over 25,000 grocery store workers and over 5,000 workers in other industries ranging from retail to pharmacies to meat processing and others.