Rose Haven Workers Vote to Unionize

Statement from Rose Haven Executive Director Katie O’Brien:

Background is a cream-white-cream gradient. Two quotes are displayed in large, burgundy type, split by the Rose Haven rose logo. The first is by Executive Director Katie O'Brien, "I'm proud of our staff and the heart they bring to Rose Haven every day. Their decision to unionize reflects deep care–for each other and for our mission." The second is by Board President Joanna Herrmann, "We honor our staff's voices and remain committed to moving forward in partnership. Our mission stays at the center."

At Rose Haven, our work has always been rooted in compassion, dignity, and the unwavering belief that every person deserves safety and stability. That includes our guests and the incredible staff who make our mission possible.

Over the past several months, Rose Haven staff engaged in a thoughtful process to explore union representation. That process has now concluded, and our team has voted to unionize with ILWU Local 5. We respect this decision and are committed to moving forward in good faith.

The next step is collective bargaining, and we enter this phase with care, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our values. Our mission remains unchanged—and our services to guests continue with the same care and consistency our community counts on.

We’re proud of our team, and we’re grateful to everyone who stands with us in this work.

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