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After Strike, Techs Win New Contract and Huge Wage Raises at St. Charles

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The medical techs, technologists, and therapists at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon have ratified their first union contract!

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Performance Sharing Program Updates

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we called on Kaiser Permanente to revisit the Performance Sharing Program (PSP) goals bargained under pre-pandemic conditions. Click here to view Kaiser's 2020 Performance Sharing Program goals for our region. 
 
Since the onset of the pandemic, there have been multiple examples from across the country validating the concerns the Alliance first raised in April.  For the past few weeks, OFNHP and the Alliance of Health Care Unions have pressed on Kaiser and finally reached an agreement on the 2020 PSP goals for the Alliance in the NW region. 
 
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Retirement Resources

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Kaiser Retirees

Retiring from Kaiser Permanente can be complicated, and your union is here for you with the resources needed to guide you as you prepare to make that transition. 

To help you navigate the retirement you've earned, detailed information for OFNHP Kaiser members is available!

A Comprehensive Walk Through of KP Retirement Benefits 

First, learn how to understand and maximize your benefits by clicking here. This comprehensive documemt includes information on retiree medical, your Health Reimbursement Account, and your pension plan. It also notes key dates in accessing your

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Proposed Oregon OSHA Rule Not Enough

Union leaders say state regulatory body must go back to the drawing board on COVID-19 emergency temporary standard

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Kaiser PPE Concern Escalation Form

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Kaiser members: Use this form issues with PPE, including:
  • Inferior PPE
  • Poor fit
  • Inadequate supply
  • Not cleaned properly
  • Overused
 

Assistance for Job Interruption

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In tough times, the following AFT + Member Benefits programs through Union Plus offer tools to help stretch your household budget. In addition, members who participate in certain AFT + benefits may be eligible for direct financial assistance in the event of job interruptions/job loss. For more information and eligibility, see www.unionplus.org/hardship.

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Budget Tools

Credit and budget counseling:
Nonprofit consumer credit counseling staff from Money Management International (MMI) can help members prioritize bills and look at their budgets with an eye to stretching existing resources

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Join the OFNHP Social Justice Committee!

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"We denounce police brutality and racial injustice and announce affirmatively and unequivocally that Black Lives Matter." - OFNHP's Executive Board, Wednesday, June 24, 2020

OFNHP has established a new social justice committee to coordinate our efforts as a union to stand up for Black Lives. Join us in shaping the work of our union on issues like criminal justice reform, racial disparities in health, and so much more! Check the events calendar for meeting dates. Email itsmyunion@ofnhp.org to get involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the top issues members are asking about as your workplaces shift gears to meet the expected surge in demand for hospital services.

There is an FAQ page for members working at Kaiser Permanente and one for members working at PeaceHealth. We will keep them updated as the situation develops. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date information. Please continue to direct your questions and feedback to our covid19@ofnhp.org inbox.

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COVID-19 Resource Guide

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Has COVID-19 impacted you or your loved ones?

  • Have your hours been reduced or are you out of work?
  • Are you struggling with childcare since the school closure went into effect?
  • Is the stress, grief, and overwhelm getting to you?

You are not alone. Check out our relief resources and roundup of key links to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 related issues for healthcare workers.

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PHSW Members Give Back

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Going into the holiday season, the shelves were almost bare in PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center's Dove Pantry–an onsite food pantry for hospital employees. In December, OFNHP President Adrienne Enghouse challenged the steward council to do something about it.

OFNHP steward and Ultrasound Tech Shawna Ross stepped up to lead the project, spreading the word about the donation drive throughout the month of January. Through Facebook posts, flyers, break room visits, and social networks, stewards advertised the drive and collected over 500 lbs of food and supplies.

On January 31, volunteers met to package items–making sure each one had a union sticker–before delivering the items to the pantry and organizing the shelves.

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