On June 16, our support service unit joined three other units—including Providence Everett RNs, Centralia Technical, and St. Pete’s Technical units—in voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike!

On June 18, our committee sat down to identify our priorities and advance our bargain to win a fair first contract. Our proposals included: 

• Wage scale to prevent disparate wages 

• Reinstatement of our PTO/EIB program which will ensure we receive wage replacement while we are on medical leave for ourselves and our family 

• 100% Employer paid healthcare and contract language which would prevent premium increases

• Continuation of our retirement plan and contract language which would prevent reductions to contributions

• “Just cause”- the Employer must use progressive discipline, conduct a neutral investigation, and other standards to discipline employees

• Daily overtime and overtime for hours above our FTE

We have taken legal action against Providence and have filed an unfair labor practice with the National Labor Relations Board after Providence unilaterally eliminated our PTO plan and are asking the Board to reinstate our previous PTO plan. 

Striking is always our last option and our team is committed to bargaining in good faith to find solutions at the bargaining table. It is now time for Providences to do the same thing, take our proposals seriously and provide a fair and equitable first contract. 

We look forward to setting future bargaining dates and expect to be back at the bargaining table soon. 

Remember, if you haven’t voted, please take a minute to sign a strike pledge card and attend a strike education meeting so you can better understand what it means to strike! 

In Solidarity, Your Support Services Bargaining Team: Necole Moore, EVS; KayCee Grimm, Lab; Kim Jorgenson, ED HUC; Aaron Green, Kitchen; Laura Norton, Endo Tech

Strike Education Meeting *TOMORROW!

Wednesday, June 23 

6:00PM

Contact your Bargaining Team or Union Rep for call-in details. Details will be also emailed out.