Show me the love, Kaiser!

After much hard work, debate and dedication, the language proposal from the CIC is complete. Please let's clap our hands say thank you !

In my last blog, I mentioned that Kaiser continually references their "unsustainability." That is very concerning because of the implications, namely, they want to take our stuff. Well, last night ...again..... there was another presentation from from Chuck Colombus who presented Kaiser predictions for the future and guess what? They still call their financial model unsustainable. But I did not see a crystal ball, so how can they predict the future?

Our belief is that you get what you pay for. You want sustainability? Keep your workers in place by sustaining good wages with strong benefits. The way you show value to your employees is through wages and benefits. Show me the love!

At this point the only thing I know for sure we will need to be patient. United. Strong. There is no crystal ball. There's us.

So Kaiser here is my prediction: No takeaways ....Raises...Long term job security!!!

In Unity,

Angela

Until We Meet Again

On May 25, we will be returning to the bargaining table. Thus far, we have accomplished the following:
• No sick day take away and improved sick days cash out .
• More money in the training funds and assurances that Kaiser will provide training for members in case of redeployment or position elimination.
• A joint committee that will develop ways to hold managers accountable for improving the partnership.
• More control over how Performance Sharing Program (PSP) raises are distributed .
Even though we have done well, on May 25-27 we return to the bargaining table to discuss our benefits and wages .

In previous bargaining sessions, Kaiser management described their current cost structure as "unsustainable” and said that “changes must be made.” Even though this statement is somewhat vague, I am sure we can agree that it is not aligned with the union's goals:
• Winning raises for everyone
• Keeping all our benefits
• Guaranteeing long-term job security

We have three days to discuss these complex economic issues in the hopes of winning a desirable outcome. Showing Kaiser we are united and organized will secure our position and outcome at the bargaining table. That means we need to purple up, sticker up, and get loud and proud in all the facilities for a strong new contract.


In unity,
Angela

Does size matter ?

The age old question ..... does size matter ?

Yes! Especially at National Bargaining. We are well endowed... and we do have substance! That substance being SEIU and the coalition of partnering Unions. We have what it takes to get the job done and are taking care of business. The business being no takeaways! NO MEANS NO.

Thus far in bargaining we have had no takeaways. However, we return to the table for round 4 on May 25-27 and start discussing BENEFITS. I need you to show solidarity, wear purple and show Kaiser SIZE DOES MATTER!!


In Unity
Angela