We’re at the Table. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Protecting What We’ve Earned – June 25
Our voices are at the table — and we’re pushing forward. Your Local 7600 Bargaining Committee continues to advocate fiercely for your rights, pro
tections, and future. Here's a snapshot of what we’re fighting for and how you can get involved.
We held a joint bargaining session with Kaiser Permanente where we received proposals from the employer and are currently reviewing them.
Key items discussed by the committee:
- Immigration
- Staffing
- Transfer Language
- HR Connect Issues
- Security and Safety
- 12-Hour Full-Time Positions
- On-Call Availability
- Jury Duty
- Recognition of Prior Service
- Seniority Discrepancies & Tentative Agreements (TAs)
Pushing for Progress – June 27
Today we continued negotiations with Kaiser to move forward on key priorities. Meaningful discussions occurred. Topics included:
- Expanding “Grow Your Own” Opportunities
- Expanding Career Ladders
- Remote Work Provisions
- Shift Trades
National Bargaining Town Halls: Get the latest updates!
We’re opening the doors to updates that matter to you. Join us for our Virtual Town Halls:
- Thursday, July 17: 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM (PDT)
- Friday, July 18: 7:00 AM (PDT)
Be the Link. Join the CAT Team.
CAT members are the backbone of bargaining communication. If you're ready to help inform, inspire, and organize, join us.
Corporate Tax Cuts or Union Jobs? Speak Out.
Congress is pushing a budget that threatens union jobs, healthcare, and food assistance — while giving massive tax breaks to billionaires. Stand with working families and raise your voice now.
Upcoming Bargaining Dates
- Next Local Bargaining: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- National Bargaining (Session 2): July 15–17, 2025
Message from Your Interim Vice President
“When we sit at the table, we carry the voices of every member with us. This fight is not just about contracts — it’s about dignity, fairness, and a future we build together.”
— Dolores Hunsaker, Interim Vice President
In solidarity,
Your USW Local 7600 Bargaining Committee
Micheal Barnett
President / Local Bargaining Co-Chair
Dolores Hunsaker
Interim Vice President / Grievance Chair
Angelica Roacho
Financial Secretary
Joel Maya
Trustee / Rep / Communications Liaison
Tammi Requejo
Grievance Chair / Rep
Andrea Arzola
Grievance Rep
Megan Butler
Grievance Rep / CAT Chief
Leslie Peña
Contract Specialist
Walter Castro
Contract Specialist / APR
Shig Noguchi
International Staff Representative / Local Bargaining Chair
Tamara Lefcowitz
International Health Care Workers Council Coordinator
We don’t just show up. We speak up — together.