"They're sitting on a lot of money. And that money seems to be not meant for their staff that are currently out here today,"
"This pay increase is pretty vital."
"Kaiser Permanente can absolutely not only afford it based off of the money they have in the bank and the revenues they have coming in - I would say that Kaiser Permanente cannot afford not to do it,"
"If they want to continue to be the standard bearer and the gold standard of care delivery in this country, then they have to make sure that they pay to get the healthcare professionals that can properly do the care,"
Union representatives demand substantial multi-year wage increases to address inflation, high living costs, and pandemic-era smaller raises. Workers report colleagues leaving for better pay and lighter workloads, increasing strain on remaining staff. The unions propose wage increases of 9% in year one, 5% in year two, 7% in year three, and 4% in year four. Kaiser has expanded into other states and holds large reserves estimated at $66 billion, while offering a $1,200 bonus for those who covered out-of-pocket travel or lodging. Kaiser’s top Medicare rating fell from five stars to 4.5, which unions link to staffing shortages.
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