Healthcare workers union holding strike authorization vote amid ‘growing patient care crisis’

Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente are preparing for a strike authorization vote due to concerns over unfair practices and unsafe staffing levels, potentially affecting 23 Southern California locations.

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