A New Union Contract for Amicable!
SEIU Healthcare 775NW caregivers and Amicable have approved our next union contract, with raises, more paid time off, and great health care.
Read on for some highlights (or view a printable pdf version):
Raises & New Wage Scales!
There will be a $0.25/hour increase to all steps of the wage scale on July 1, 2007, and another $0.25/hour increase on July 1, 2008.
Hourly Scale from 7/1/2007 to 6/30/2008:
Step A 0-2,000 hrs $9.85
Step B 2,001-4,000 hrs $9.95
Step C 4,001-6,000 hrs $10.05
Step D 6,001-8,000 hrs $10.15
Step E 8,001-10,000 hrs $10.25
Step F 10,001-12,000 hrs $10.35
Step G 12,001-14,000 hrs $10.45
Step H 14,001+ hrs $10.55
Hourly Scale from 7/1/2008 to 6/30/2009:
Step A 0-2,000 hrs $10.10
Step B 2,001-4,000 hrs $10.20
Step C 4,001-6,000 hrs $10.30
Step D 6,001-8,000 hrs $10.40
Step E 8,001-10,000 hrs $10.50
Step F 10,001-12,000 hrs $10.60
Step G 12,001-14,000 hrs $10.70
Step H 14,001+ hrs $10.80
No New Costs for Health, Dental, Prescription Drug & Vision!
Health care plans will continue to be provided through the Health Benefits Trust, which includes your choice of Premera Blue Cross or Group Health. The total premium cost is still $17 per month. No annual deductible and low copays. There is no additional cost for dental and vision care. If you work at least 20 hours per week, you qualify.
In-Service Educational Meetings!
Amicable will hold educational meetings four times each year to help caregivers learn more skills to help their clients. This will be a fun way to both help your clients and get to know your fellow caregivers!
Professional Training!
Amicable will contribute to a new statewide training fund to increase the amount of training caregivers receive, improve caregiving skills and build a professional career ladder. The training system starts in 2010.
More Paid Time Off!
Caregivers will now earn 1 hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked! Workers can also cash-out their paid time off at any time.