"The unions plan to begin the strike at 7am. on Feb. 9, following more than eight months of bargaining. UFCW Southern California Locals represent over 4,000 Kaiser Permanente frontline healthcare employees who work as pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, clinical lab scientists, medical lab technicians, and clinical and administrative healthcare workers at numerous Kaiser locations throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Kern counties."
"Kaiser said most of its pharmacy operations, laboratory services, and other areas that may be affected will continue to be staffed by physicians, managers, trained personnel, licensed contract professionals and additional contingency staff. Hospitals and nearly all medical offices will stay open, according to Kaiser, although some pharmacies and labs will close. Members will continue to have 24/7 access to same-day care through Get Care Now on kp.org and the mobile app."
UFCW Southern California locals representing over 4,000 frontline Kaiser pharmacy and clinical laboratory employees will begin an open-ended ULP strike at 7 a.m. on Feb. 9 after more than eight months of bargaining to protest alleged labor violations. The strike will coincide with a separate UNAC/UHCP ULP strike by 31,000 nurses and healthcare professionals that began Jan. 26. Kaiser reports that most pharmacy and laboratory functions will be staffed by physicians, managers, trained personnel, licensed contract professionals, and contingency staff. Hospitals and nearly all medical offices will remain open; some pharmacies and labs may close. Members retain 24/7 access to same-day care via Get Care Now and kp.org, and some appointments may shift to virtual or non-urgent procedures be rescheduled.
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