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Techs at Adventist Ratify Second Contract, Make Large Improvements

Nearly 70 technicians represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP) at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge (AHCG) in The Dalles have ratified their second union contract, marking another major step forward for the unit. The agreement passed with a 100% “Yes” vote among those who participated, demonstrating overwhelming support for the gains secured through collective bargaining.

The new contract delivers significant improvements in wages, differentials, scheduling practices, and workplace policies. One of the most important wins is a major overhaul of the wage

Labcorp workers signing their first Tentative Agreement!

On Monday, March 3rd, nearly 500 Labcorp laboratory professionals represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP, AFT Local 5017, AFL-CIO) reached and signed a Tentative Agreement (TA) on their first union contract after more than a year of negotiations. The workers perform a range of skilled laboratory roles across multiple sites and have been bargaining to secure stronger wages, job protections, and standards that support quality patient care.

"This contract is more than just a victory for workers seeking their voices to be respected by their employer,” said

Labcorp Tentative Agreement Summaries

What’s in My New Tentative Agreement?

A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), also called a union contract, is a detailed agreement between the union and the employer that governs wages, benefits, and working conditions. Each article builds on the others, and it can be easy to get lost when reading the full contract from start to finish.

To help clarify what’s in the agreement, we’ve included summaries of each article in the Tentative Agreement (TA) so you know exactly what you’re voting on. These summaries can also help you identify questions for organizers or union leaders and guide you as

Labcorp Tentative Agreement, Info Sessions, and Ratification Voting

We have officially reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a historic first contract for Labcorp workers. After more than a year of organizing and bargaining, we pushed management to agree to common sense changes that will improve the lives of our members and help build a strong future for patient care. We took on one of the largest companies in the world, who said they would never become unionized, and we did what so many believed was impossible.

Read below to learn about the major wins in this TA, along with upcoming information sessions and details about the upcoming voting period.

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Westside Medical Center Info Picket February 19th

After nearly a year of bargaining we are still waiting for Kaiser to move on our national agreement and get back to the table with the over 60,000 workers who are collectively bargaining as a part of the Alliance of Healthcare Unions. At this picket we intend to raise the profile of our issues and communicate with our patients and the public about what is at stake in this fight for the future of healthcare.

Join us at Kaiser Westside Medical Center on February 19th, and we will have three options for picket shifts you can sign up for.

Click Here to RSVP to Picket Shifts

Tips from public employees on mobilizing members

When the president of Colorado WINS learned that the president of the United States might be targeting Denver next in his anti-immigration campaign of terror, she knew how she’d begin to mobilize. One simple thing Diane Byrne does is deck out her activists in matching T-shirts. Wearing union colors promotes team spirit and builds confidence, she says. The AFT Public Employees program and policy council, meeting in New York City Feb. 5-6, abounded with tips to help locals mobilize. PPC chair Gary Feist, president of North Dakota Public Employees, recommended finding members who can tell a personal story to draw media attention. With more media on the issue, he said, legislators will become more motivated to fix the problem.

Click Here to Sign Up for Picket Shifts!

National Bargaining Update: A Message from President Sarina Roher

Kaiser National Bargaining Update:

Well, another week has come and gone without a National comprehensive TA. But this week’s national bargaining was not a waste of time. We secured important tentative agreements that move the entire Alliance, and this employer, closer to where they need to be.

We locked in key funding wins for the Ben Hudnall Trust Fund, HNHP pension, and the Unite Here educational trust. The BHMT increase alone, roughly a 40% bump in per-member funding is a major victory for every healthcare worker who’s been waiting for real investment in their careers and futures. The

Kaiser to Employees: "Don't believe your lying eyes."

Dear Kaiser OFNHP family,

Before the update, I want you to know that we’ll be holding a member townhall on Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. We need as many members as possible to join, because we have important updates to share on the campaign for a fair contract. Join the townhall using this link.

You know that feeling when someone tries to argue with the facts by denying their existence:

“Don’t believe your lying eyes.”

That’s exactly what it feels like at the bargaining table right now. Every time we bring real evidence to Kaiser about the challenges facing our members—the short staffing, the

Letter Sent to Kaiser Leadership Regarding "Magnet Status"

The below letter was sent by our RN and ONA leadership to Kaiser after hearing news of their pursuit of Magnet status. At a time when Kaiser has abandoned their responsibility to settling a fair contract, it's time for them to get their priorities straight. The only way to meet the standards of Magnet is with a National Agreement that establishes a great future of care for patients.

Art,

We appreciate the recognition of nurses as the most trusted and ethical profession. But candidly, many nurses no longer believe these words, because the actions around us tell a different story.

Magnet is built