Kaiser Permanente faces potential October strike by 75,000 workers over staffing and working conditions

More than 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente threaten to strike in October if no agreement reached.
Unions say staffing crisis causing dangerous wait times for patients.
Strike would impact hundreds of health facilities in 7 states and Washington D.C.
Unions want better working conditions, support systems, and investment in workforce.
Kaiser says claims are misleading and urges employees not to strike.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 8:07:50 PM

Kaiser Permanente faces potential October strike by 75,000 workers over staffing and working conditions

More than 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente threaten to strike in October if no agreement reached.
Unions say staffing crisis causing dangerous wait times for patients.
Strike would impact hundreds of health facilities in 7 states and Washington D.C.
Unions want better working conditions, support systems, and investment in workforce.
Kaiser says claims are misleading and urges employees not to strike.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Kaiser Permanente unions will vote on strike authorization

8/27/2023

Labor unions are pushing hard for double-digit raises and better hours. Many are winning

9/4/2023

Biden says he thinks US auto workers' strike unlikely to happen

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed confidence that workers at the nation's three large automakers are unlikely to go on strike, despite a looming contract deadline later this month.

9/14/2023

Kaiser Permanente workers across 3 states threaten strike over pay and staffing demands

9/14/2023

Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon and Washington vote to authorize strike over staffing and patient care concerns

9/22/2023

Kaiser Healthcare Workers Threaten 3-Day Strike Over Wages and Staffing If No Deal Reached

9/22/2023

Kaiser Permanente workers across 8 states plan October strike over pay and understaffing concerns

9/29/2023

Kaiser Permanente Workers Across 6 States Threaten Historic Strike Over Wages and Staffing

10/10/2023

Major Kaiser Healthcare Strike Threatened for Early November as Unions Demand Staffing Increases