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October 20, 2023 : Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions (CKPU) have reached a tentative agreement after the largest healthcare strike in US history. The strike, involving over 75,000 workers, lasted three days and ended on October 7, 2023.
The tentative agreement includes a number of concessions from Kaiser Permanente, including:
The CKPU has recommended that its members ratify the tentative agreement. A vote is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
The tentative agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the CKPU is a significant victory for workers. The agreement includes a number of concessions from Kaiser Permanente, including a significant wage increase, improved staffing levels, and increased pension benefits.
The agreement is also a victory for patients. The strike caused significant disruptions to healthcare services in California, Colorado, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The tentative agreement will allow Kaiser Permanente to resume providing full care to its patients.
The tentative agreement indicates that Kaiser Permanente listens to its workers and patients. The agreement also indicates that unions can still win significant victories for workers in the 21st century.
The tentative agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the CKPU is a significant victory for workers and patients. The agreement includes a number of concessions from Kaiser Permanente, including a significant wage increase, improved staffing levels, and increased pension benefits. The agreement also indicates that Kaiser Permanente listens to its workers and patients.
