Ashley House - Bargaining Update

Our bargaining team welcomes Janet Neice from Ashley House Country Home in Woodinville!

We continue to meet and negotiate over working conditions as well as hours of work, overtime, standby, pay for meetings and trainings, meal and rest breaks, seniority and scheduling practices.

We are looking forward to bargaining over wages, premiums, benefits, PTO and EIT, and other economics during upcoming bargaining sessions, scheduled for October 23 and 24.

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For additional information reach out to bargaining team members:

• Janet Neice, Woodinville
• Cindy Jones, Browns Point
• Donna Iverson, Olympia

OR

Charlie King, Union Representative: (360) 409-0606

Ashley House - Contract Ratifed

Ashley House members overwhelmingly voted this week to approve a new Union Contract!

Voting took place at each of the seven houses, where we had great conversations with Union Members about the new contract and our plans for upcoming bargaining.

Highlights of the contract include:

• 3% Wage Increase Effective January 2024
• Updating the Benefits/Health and Welfare section including the Education Fund language.
• Duration of the contract through August 1, 2024.

Thank you to our fabulous Bargaining Team!

— Cindy Jones, LPN, Browns Point; Emily Guffin, RN, Spokane; Donna Iverson, CNA, Olympia

Ashley House We have reached a tentative agreement on a new Union Contract

This contract is fully recommended by the Bargaining Team. Our Union Bargaining Team: (L-R) Cindy Jones LPN Browns Point, Emily Guffin RN Spokane, Donna Iverson CNA Olympia

Highlights include:

• 3% Wage Increase

• Effective January 2024

• Maintenance of Health Benefits

• Expiration Date of August 1, 2024

Contract Votes Scheduled!

Monday, March 18 from 4:30pm-7:00pm

Olympia: 1240 Smith Street SE. Olympia WA 98501

Shoreline: 18904 Burke Ave N. Shoreline WA 98133

Tuesday, March 19 from 4:30pm-7:00pm

Brown’s Point: 4411 Browns Point Blvd. NE. Tacoma WA 98422

Kent: 25120 43 Avenue S. Kent WA 98032

Wednesday March 20, 2024 from 4:30pm-7:00pm

Edgewood: 11306 8th Street E. Edgewood WA 98372

Auburn: 30313 118th Avenue SE. Auburn WA 98092

Spokane: 4118 S. Cook Street. Spokane WA 99223

UFCW 3000 members in good standing are encouraged to attend a meeting, ask questions, and vote. For additional information contact our Union Representative or a Bargaining Team member.

Ashley House - Vote Notification - Letter of Understanding "Workforce Development"

Labor and Management have reached a tentative agreement on a Letter of Understanding regarding Workforce Development. The Labor Management Team recommends a YES vote!

Full details of the Letter of Understanding will be available during the online vote on Wednesday, July 6 @ 5am-5pm. You will receive an email from UFCW 3000 via “SimplyVoting” with your unique login information. All members in good standing are eligible to vote.

TO VOTE ONLINE make sure your information is up to date! In order to vote on this Letter of Understanding, make sure your personal email is up to date in our records. If you did not receive this announcement via email please update your email at: ufcw21.org/update-your-information

If you do not receive an email to vote on Wednesday, July 6, please reach out to Union Rep Brandan Zielinski at bzielinski@ufcw3000.org or 206-436-6603 to provide an updated email address.

JOIN THE VOTE INFORMATION MEETING!

Tuesday, July 5
Drop in between 2:30-5:30pm
Contact a Bargaining Team member or your Union Rep for meeting details. Details will also be emailed to you.

It is important that members attend the Zoom Meeting to review the Letter of Understanding and have your questions answered.

Ashley House Workers Ratify new Contact

On May 28th workers at Ashley House ratified a new contract. Our bargaining team worked hard to reach an agreement that would increases wages, maintain healthcare and create new funds for training and workforce development. Talk to your bargaining team or your union representative for more information about our new contract.

Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader – CN.A, Kris Spencer – RN, Jeff Stone – Maintenance

If you have any questions, please contact your

Union Representative Ian Jacobson @ 206-436-6550

Ashley House Contract Vote Scheduled!

Ashley House Vote Announcement May 21, 2021

Bargaining Team fully recommends a YES Vote!

Ashley House BX - Vote Dates are Coming Soon

We met with the employer on Friday, February 19 to continue negotiations. We have reached agreements in concept on all articles of the CBA and the bargaining team looks forward to presenting you with a Contract you can be proud of. We expect to finalize the legal language of the contract next week and then we will VOTE! 

Due to the Pandemic all voting will take place via secure email ONLY!

“Voting will be Online only due to the Pandemic. Please be sure to update your contact info so that you may receive your ballot. Reach out to any of your Bargaining team members with questions or concerns regarding contract negotiations.” 

— Kris Spencer, LPN

Update your personal email address and contact info through the link below!



Ashley House BX - A Little More to Go

We met with Management on Wednesday, February 3 to continue negotiations. We had a lot of discussion around healthcare and an education fund. We are close to an agreement but still have some details to decide on. We have another bargaining session scheduled for Friday, February 19 where we hope to reach a final agreement. 

Due to the Pandemic all voting will take place via secure email ONLY!

To vote we MUST have a Valid personal email address for you on file. If you have unsubscribed from UFCW 21 email lists or do not currently have a personal email address, please consider rejoining or creating a new address if you would like to receive a ballot and cast your vote! 

Next Bargaining Date: 
February 19, 2021

Ashley House BX - Getting Close to a Deal

We met with Management on January 12, 2021 to continue negotiations. Admin was responsive to reevaluating the callouts and PTO accrual at every LMC with the option to renegotiate enhancements to the PTO accruals. Additionally, we are exploring the implementation of a Training Fund partnership that would be a sustainable long-term benefit to the workforce at Ashley House. 

We are very close to reaching a deal and feel confident that we can reach a recommended deal at our next bargaining date.

Other Concerns? Contact Your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling; nhefling@ufcw21.org, Call or text 360-951-5801 or leave a message at 206-436-6564

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Get Ready to Vote! 

Voting will take place via Snail Mail. Please make sure we have your correct information by going to this link and updating your address and Contact info. 

Next Bargaining Date: 
February 3, 2021

Ashley House BX - We are Very Close

On December 12, we met with Ashley House Management to continue negotiations. We are very close but there are a few key proposals we are still fighting for!

So far, we have reached agreements that include:

• New process for Union Orientation 

• Updated Per diem and Part-time employee definitions

• A bonus for keeping certifications and licenses Current

• A Pull bonus after 5 occurrences per year

• Training bonus 

• Moving CNAs on the same schedule for Recognition of past experience as Nursing staff

• Wage increases with top of scale bonus

• Maintenance Staff—Restored to past practice for Holiday Leave

• Limits of mandatory PTO use 

• New Bereavement leave options 

• More time to file a grievance

• Increase participants in the LMC

We Need Your Help!

• We are still fighting for: 

• PTO

• Healthcare

• Retirement contributions

Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, CNA; Kris Spencer, RN; Kristy Furbush, LPN; Jeff Stone, Maintenance

Questions or concerns? Ask your Bargaining Team or contact your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling: Office Line 206-436-6564, Call/Text Mobile 360-951-5801, email nhefling@ufcw21.org 

Next Bargaining Date: January 12

Ashley House BX - Bargaining Continues

Your Bargaining Team met with Management to continue negotiations on Monday, December 14. We have reached several agreements today on language issues and have began digging into wages.

“We had a productive conversation about wages and benefits today. We found some common ground but still have more work to do to reach an agreement. We are getting close!”  

— Kristy Furbush, LPN

Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, CNA; Kris Spencer, RN; Kristy Furbush, LPN; Jeff Stone, Maintenance

Questions or concerns? Ask your Bargaining Team or contact your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling: Office Line 206-436-6564, Call/Text Mobile 360-951-5801, email nhefling@ufcw21.org

Ashley House BX - More Work to Be Done

Your Bargaining Team met with Management again on December 1 and 2. Today was a productive day and we had some in depth discussions and reached some agreements, but more work needs to be done to secure a new contract.

We have made proposals that include:

• Increases to PTO accruals

• Bereavement leave that recognizes alternative families

• Increased Premiums for non-licensed Staff

• Restoring Maintenance departments Holiday schedule

• Increases to annual COLA raises

• Pull incentives

• Orientation/Training premium

• Requirements around accessing PTO Accruals

• Updated definitions for Part-time and Per-diem staff

• Certification and licensing bonus for certain requirements

• Lowered requirements for pay in-lieu benefit for returning per-diem staff

Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, Kris Spencer, Kristy Furbush, Jeff Stone

Questions or concerns? Contact your Bargaining Team or call your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling @ 206-436-6564 or Call/Text 360-951-5801

Next bargaining date is December 14.

Ashley House BX - Negotiations Begin

On Monday, November 30, we met with Management to begin negotiations. We reviewed the survey results and conversations we had with you and made proposals that address the issues that matter most to the membership. 

We meet again December 1 and 2. 

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“We made strong proposals and we are not asking for anything unfair; I’m looking forward to Management coming back with reasonable responses tomorrow. I feel encouraged by the fact that we have assembled a great team that is united and looking out for ALL our best interests. 

Ashley House is the best job I’ve ever had and these improvements will make it even better!”

—  Jeff Stone, Maintenance Lead

Our Bargaining Team: Rose Shrader, Kris Spencer, Kristy Furbush, Jeff Stone

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Questions or concerns? Reach out to your Bargaining Team members or call your Union Rep, Nicholas Hefling @ 206-436-6564 or Call/Text 360-951-5801

Ashley House Contract Vote

Ashley House Extension Reached