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Union democracy
UFCW Local 555 leaves the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, again
Local 555 withdrew last month from the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, a group that bargains for Kaiser employees in seven states.
Collective bargaining
Kaiser Permanente unions ratify new contractÂ
Unions across six states ratified new agreements with Kaiser Permanente after the health care giant backed off demands for a two-tier system.Â
Collective bargaining
Kaiser Permanente strike called off
The massive strike was averted when management dropped its anti-union two tier demand and agreed to raise wages 10% over the next four years.
Collective bargaining
Kaiser unions are set to go on strike Nov. 15
Bargaining has rarely been so contentious at Kaiser, which for decades touted itself as a union partner and model employer.Â
Collective bargaining
Kaiser courting massive strike
Units totaling over 34,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in Oregon and California have signaled they're ready to strike after 10 days notice.
Collective bargaining
Showdown looms as Kaiser sticks to pay-slashing proposals
Increasingly, Kaiser's union partnership appears to be unraveling, and for the second time in two years, it could be nearing a strike.
Collective bargaining
Kaiser Permanente unions shocked by two-tier wage proposal
Is Kaiser’s reputation as a model union employer about to end? In bargaining, it's now proposing to pay new hires dramatically lower wages.Â
Union democracy
UFCW Local 555 returns to original Kaiser union coalition
The union is leaving the recently-formed Alliance of Health Care Unions as of Jan. 1
Collective bargaining
Massive Kaiser Permanente strike could come in October
If it happens, it would be the biggest strike in the United States in 22 years.
Collective bargaining
Tense bargaining with Kaiser Permanente ends with national deal and pledge to work on relationship
The new deal with 22 unions covers 47,000 workers in eight states.
Collective bargaining
Kaiser Permanente may be near a deal with breakaway union group
A national agreement covering 47,000 Kaiser employees may be wrapped up next week.
Union democracy
Kaiser Permanente union coalition splits
The day before bargaining was to begin, unions representing 45,000 members left the coalition, while unions representing 70,700 members remain.
