Kaiser Permanente worker strike ends after 5 days, official says
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Kaiser Permanente worker strike ends after 5 days, official says
"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Kaiser announced the five-day strike for 30,000 union employees in several states, including California, ended on Sunday. In a press release, Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance, the union that represents Kaiser, agreed to resume bargaining on October 22-23. "Kaiser Permanente is resuming normal operations with a focus on the continued delivery of high-quality, affordable care to our members and communities.""
"The health care provider also said, "We recognize our employees' hard work and have offered a strong contract proposal that includes 21.5% in total base wage increases over four years, and enhances their high-value medical plans and retiree benefits." RELATED: Nearly 3K Northern California Kaiser Permanente workers begin strike The strike officially ended at 7 a.m. Nearly 3,000 health care workers in Northern California walked off the job demanding better staffing, pay raises and retirement benefits."
Kaiser announced the five-day strike by 30,000 union employees across several states, including California, ended on Sunday. Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance agreed to resume bargaining on October 22-23. Kaiser Permanente is resuming normal operations with a focus on delivering high-quality, affordable care to members and communities. The health care provider offered a contract proposal that includes 21.5% total base wage increases over four years and enhancements to high-value medical plans and retiree benefits. Nearly 3,000 Northern California health care workers had walked off the job demanding better staffing, pay raises, and retirement benefits. The strike officially ended at 7 a.m.
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