Unions
We respect every caregiver's right to make an informed personal decision about union representation This site is dedicated to providing you with information about unionization because we believe it’s important for you—our clinicians—to have ALL the facts before making such an important decision.
Authorization Cards and Elections
When a union seeks to represent employees, organizers often begin by asking employees to sign union authorization cards.
Collective Bargaining
The union and the employer come together for a series of meetings to reach an agreement on a union contract.
During these meetings, the union can ask for the things it promised you, but can also ask for things the union wants--things that you might not even care about.
Strikes
During the negotiating process, union leadership may encourage–or even require–its members go on strike. If a union calls a strike, there are several potential implications to understand
Life in a Unionized Workplace
If a union is elected, it becomes the exclusive representative of bargaining-unit employees.
Union Dues
Washington is not a right-to-work state, so employees in union-represented positions may be required to pay union dues or an equivalent fee as a condition of employment, depending on the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.