Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Strike in California, Oregon and Hawaii
Summary
Health care workers at Kaiser Permanente in California, Oregon, and Hawaii started a five-day strike for better pay and staffing. Over 30,000 union members joined the strike, asking for a higher wage increase than what Kaiser offered. The strike includes various health professionals and Kaiser plans to keep its facilities operational.Key Facts
- Over 30,000 workers from Kaiser Permanente went on strike on Tuesday.
- The strikers seek better pay, staffing levels, and a new agreement.
- They are asking for a 25% pay increase over four years.
- Kaiser offered a 21.5% pay increase during talks.
- Kaiser is using temporary staff and telehealth to keep services running.
- Kaiser Permanente has a nonprofit health plan serving 12.6 million people in the US.
- Striking workers mentioned Kaiser's significant cash reserves in their statements.
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