On Wednesday, August 25, Kaiser negotiators finally put a proposal on the bargaining table. In the face of the surge, and the growing shortage of workers in every job category, Kaiser proposed to pay all new hires much lower wages (on a two-tier wage scale) and pay...
With rising #Delta cases and staffing shortages, now more than ever, Kaiser Permanente needs to invest in its greatest asset: healthcare workers. But instead, KP is proposing lower wages and benefits for new hires. Two-tier wages will only drive skilled workers...
More than three months after the start of negotiations, as the fourth surge hits our stressed-out staff and system, KP again failed to present an actual bargaining proposal. Instead, they described general concepts that would undermine patient care, increase staffing...
July 16th National Bargaining Update Our Alliance bargaining team met with the employer again on Monday to negotiate economics. We introduced proposals to raise wages across-the-board, strengthen and expand benefits, and raise standards in impacted regions. As...
Every day, Alliance union members dedicate themselves to providing the best care and service every time, everywhere, even during a worldwide pandemic. Safe staffing is crucial for delivering excellent care. Yet, Kaiser Permanente leaders rarely involve Alliance unions...
In 2020, KP asked more of health care workers than ever before. Throughout the COVID pandemic, we gave high-quality patient care and service in spite of PPE shortages and a lack of planning, systems, and protocols. Now as we are trying to recover from the stress and...
