Tens of Thousands of Kaiser Workers Vote to Authorize Strikes Over Pay and Understaffing Concerns

More than 60,000 Kaiser Permanente workers vote to authorize strike
Workers complain pay has not kept pace with inflation and understaffing has led to neglect
The California union represents over 57,000 medical assistants, techs, social workers, etc.
4,000 workers in Oregon and Washington also voted to authorize strikes
3,000 workers in Colorado authorized strikes last week
The unions represent 85,000 Kaiser health care workers in total
Kaiser says the unions' claims are misleading and urges against strikes

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Posted 9/14/2023, 9:51:24 PM