Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions Archives

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.

Increasingly, Kaiser’s union partnership appears to be unraveling, and for the second time in two years, it could be nearing a strike.

The union is leaving the recently-formed Alliance of Health Care Unions as of Jan. 1

A tentative deal would raise wages and limit outsourcing.

If it happens, it would be the biggest strike in the United States in 22 years.

The new deal with 22 unions covers 47,000 workers in eight states.

A national agreement covering 47,000 Kaiser employees may be wrapped up next week.

The day before bargaining was to begin, unions representing 45,000 members left the coalition, while unions representing 70,700 members remain.