Thanks to the many people that supported CODA workers a few weeks ago when you heard from Rebecca. The remaining goal in negotiations for these addictions therapists is to decrease the rate of turnover at CODA. Currently, over a third of the staff has worked there a year or less. A high turnover rate is not conducive to supporting the clients. The clients need and expect a consistent relationship with CODA employees in order to reach their goals of a healthier lifestyle.
Tell CODA that you respect stability in a therapeutic work force, send an email today to Tim Hartnett, Executive Director of CODA.
In order to reduce turnover and provide the high quality care their clients deserve, workers are pushing to maintain health benefits and scheduled wage increases that reflect their level of experience. Unfortunately, management is proposing a wage freeze and an increase in the employee’s monthly health insurance premiums. Resulting in a pay cut for all workers. CODA is already behind market wages and to make ends meet they may have to look elsewhere for work.
Tell CODA that you respect stability in a therapeutic work force.
A message from the Bargaining Team:
The Union bargaining team at Comprehensive Options for Drug Addiction has been working hard since last spring to negotiate a fair contract for our Union members. CODA is proposing a pay cut, by freezing wages and forcing employees to pay more out of pocket for their monthly Health Insurance premiums. We have asked CODA to consider a concept proposal that ties wage increases to future CODA revenue increases. CODA did not respond positively to this proposal. On Dec. 15 we will be at the bargaining table again to try to reach an agreement that is fair for our members.
Tell CODA that you respect stability in a therapeutic work force.
Please, join us on December 16th from 11:30AM-1:30PM for an informational picket at CODA’s Portland Recovery Center, 1027 E. Burnside, 97214. We hope to reach a tentative agreement on the 15th, and then we will be having a celebration instead of the picket.
CODA Union Bargaining Team,
Angeles Viera, CODA Portland Recovery Center
Rebecca Woodward, CODA Gresham Recovery Center (Women)
Saige Gracie, CODA Portland Recovery Center
Harry Hesselgesser, CODA Hillsboro Recovery Center (Drug Court)
Thanks for your support!