Kaiser Permanente workers warn of potential second strike
Unions representing Kaiser Permanente health care workers threaten to go on strike next month if a deal is not reached with the company.
A coalition of unions representing Kaiser Permanente health care workers has issued a warning that they will go on strike again next month if a new labor contract is not reached. The strike would involve facilities in California, Washington, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington DC, and would be longer and involve more employees than the previous strike. The coalition has criticized Kaiser Permanente for not addressing staffing shortages adequately and for refusing to limit subcontracting and outsourcing. Kaiser Permanente has stated that it is committed to reaching an agreement and will continue to negotiate in good faith.