"As many as 43,000 Kaiser Permanent workers - including 31,000 in California - went on a five-day strike that began today, two weeks after contracts with dozens of local unions joined in an Alliance of Health Care Unions. The dispute centered on staff shortages and wage increases. The unions and Kaiser are close on a four-year total - 21.5% offered by Kaiser compared to 25% sought over four years by the unions."
"Kaiser called its proposal "a strong, comprehensive offer." "We remain committed to an agreement that balances fair pay with affordable care," Kaiser said in a statement. The health care giant called the strike "unnecessary and disruptive." Kaiser said it is negotiating contracts with nearly 61,000 employees. "We've recognized our employees' hard work and responded with a strong proposal that provides immediate benefits," the company said. In a statement, Kaiser Permanente said its workers represented by the alliance"
As many as 43,000 Kaiser Permanente workers, including 31,000 in California, began a five-day strike over staff shortages and wage increases. The Alliance of Health Care Unions and Kaiser are close on a four-year total — Kaiser offered 21.5% versus 25% sought — but disagree on timing: unions want 12% in the first year while Kaiser proposes roughly 6.5% in each of the first two years. Kaiser called its offer strong and warned union demands would dramatically raise the $6.3 billion payroll and member rates. Union membership spans nurses, clinicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals, and Kaiser is negotiating contracts with nearly 61,000 employees.
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