We wanted to share a comprehensive update on the economic proposals discussed with Jefferson Healthcare management at our fourth and fifth bargaining sessions on October 25 and November 1. Here’s where we stand:
Read MoreOn September 20, our RN and Pro-Tech Clinic Bargaining Teams met with Jefferson Healthcare Management to present several initial proposals. These focused on including per diems in the bargaining unit, improving non-discrimination practices, and extending the timeline for filing grievances. We successfully reached an agreement to extend the grievance filing period to 30 days, giving caregivers more time to report potential contract violations without worrying about missing the deadline.
Read MoreManagement recently proposed changing percentages between steps on the wage scale which would mean different wage and step increases depending on the step someone is at. Their proposal did not raise wages significantly for most positions.
Read MoreKaiser UFCW 3000 membership ratified historic mid-contract wage increases for all members on April 19. Management gave word that those increases have been processed in HRConnect and we anticipate your new wage to be in your next paycheck coming on 6/21/2024.
Please note: The retroactive pay will not be on this same paycheck. The retroactive pay for all hours worked (from the effective date until now) will be coming in either of the the next two pay periods: 7/5/24 or 7/19/24.
The wage increases ranged from 5% to 9% depending on job classification. To understand your new wage, multiply your current wage by 1.05, 1.06, or 1.09:
e.g. $30.00 x 1.05 = $31.50
$25.60 x 1.09 = $27.90
Please reach out to your Union Representative or Contract Specialist with any questions or concerns!
Contract and rep information:
MARKET WAGE INCREASES RATIFIED!
KP ProTech/Optical and Pharmacy union members turned out yesterday in record numbers to say YES to increased wages!
After several months of union members pushing back against wage disparities through petitions, a demand letter, hundreds of postcards and using our collective voice, KP agreed to increase wages for UFCW Members.
Wage increases will be effective the beginning of the next full pay period.
Implementation of the wage increases will be in 90-120 days.
KP ProTech/Optical and Pharmacy members should see retro pay within two pay periods following the implementation date.
Congratulations!
Olympic Medical Center Pro Tech
We have a tentative agreement with OMC to shorten the number of months worked before employees are eligible to use accrued vacation.
This is a change to the current Pro Tech Contract so will require a vote of Union Members. Contract change votes scheduled:
You must be a member in good standing to be eligible to vote.
If you have questions please contact Union Representative Aimee Oien at 360-662-1981
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On Wednesday, December 13, the WhidbeyHealth collective bargaining agreement for professional and technical workers was ratified, with 98% of those voting “Yes” to approve the tentative agreement!
Our Bargaining Team wishes to congratulate everyone on their contract and thank them for their patience throughout 2023 as we negotiated this agreement.
Ratification bonuses of $1,200 pro-rated by FTE (for instance, a .5 FTE will receive $600) will be on our pay checks this December 22, less standard deductions.
“We are happy to have been able to help facilitate settling this contract. Getting paid for our ‘real’ experience is huge! We’re always looking for co-workers to get involved in this process to help continue to support one another.”- Jennifer MacNeill, Medical Technical Lead
Bargaining Team: Jennifer MacNeill, Medical Technical Lead; Rosalie Nguyen, Pharmacy.
On November 30 and December 1, workers overwhelmingly voted YES to ratify a new Union Contract.
Highlights of the contract include:
7% wage increase paid the first full pay period following ratification
Market increases for many jobs
2024: 6% wage increase, first full pay period following March 31, 2024
2025: 6% wage increase, first full pay period following March 31, 2025
$1000 bonus prorated based on FTE in each of 2024 and 2025
New Step 13 added in 2024 for all positions at 2% higher than Step 12
Shift differential: $3.00 Evening/$5.00 Nights
$4.00 standby
Callback/call-in on day off at two times the normal rate of pay
$3.25 lead pay
$4.50 weekend premium
LOU for hazardous drug mixing
$2.00 certification premium
For more information, contact Union Rep Aimee Oien @ 360-662-1981.
On November 28 and November 30 our Bargaining Team met again with the Employer to negotiate. While continuing to try to come to an agreement over economic issues, and in particular the wage scale, we were somewhat surprised that the Employer presented us with a Last, Best, and Final offer on all outstanding issues. This means that a vote on what that offer is will be forthcoming on Wednesday, December 13. While we had not expected to have to make this decision quite yet, we are recommending a “Yes” vote to ratify the offer.
Some of the highlights include:
Wage parity as of April 1, 2024: We secured agreement that WhidbeyHealth would recognize past experience for represented workers at 100%. Many of our more senior employees who may be in the middle of the wage scale would move up the scale if they have more years of experience in their job classification than the step they are on actually represents. This will happen in the coming year if we approve the contract.
Market adjustments of wage scales: When the mid-cycle wage bargain happened in 2022 the result was that many people further up the scale received increases that put them ahead of what workers earn at competing hospitals. This also resulted in workers on the earlier steps of the wage scale earning less than what workers earn at competing hospitals. Thus, management concentrated on increases at the lower steps in this bargaining cycle.
Ratification bonuses: If we ratify the contract with a “Yes” vote on Wednesday, December 13, we will receive $1,200 ratification bonuses pro-rated by FTE. For example if you are a .5, you will receive $600.
Main Hospital Coupeville HEC Room C: 5:00am—8:00am, 12pm—2:00pm, 5:00pm—8:00
Clinic 1: Oak Harbor-Cabot Break Room: 3:30pm—4:30pm
Clinic 2: Oak Harbor -Goldie Conference Room: 2:30pm—3:00pm
Clinic: Freeland Break Room: 10:00am—10:30am
Clinic: Clinton Break Room: 9:00am—9:30am
We look forward to seeing you at the following times to discuss the offer and vote on it. Members in good standing are eligible to vote.
Our Union Bargaining Team: Jennifer MacNeill, Medical Technical Lead; Rosalie Nguyen, Pharmacy
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