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80,000 Workers, Kaiser Permanente Reach Tentative Contract Settlement

A tentative contract settlement was reached early today, revitalizing Kaiser’s long-standing worker-management partnership and ensuring it is the best place to receive and give care.

September 25, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

California Teamsters Support Nationwide Strike of 80,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers

Teamsters Joint Council 42 and Joint Council 7, representing a combined 350,000 workers and retirees in California, voted to support an unfair labor practices strike beginning Oct. 14.

September 25, 2019

Kaiser Workers Nationwide Vote to Authorize Strike Beginning Oct. 14

More than 4,500 Kaiser healthcare providers in the Washington, D.C. region, along with 4,200+ workers in San Diego, and 2,600+ in the Bay Area voted “yes” to a nationwide strike.

September 23, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: A Commitment for Our Patients

Licensed Vocational Nurse Mikki Fletchall shares her first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for her fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

September 20, 2019

An Open Letter from California Faith Leaders

We write to you as concerned leaders in the California faith community. We represent tens of thousands of parishioners across the state from hardworking families, many of whom are Kaiser patients.

September 19, 2019

1,700 Bay Area Kaiser Permanente Optometrists, Scientists Approve Sympathy Strike

A Bay Area union of 1,700 Kaiser Permanente optometrists, laboratory scientists, geneticists and home health therapists recently voted to authorize a sympathy strike in support of the more than 80,000 other Kaiser workers.

September 18, 2019

80,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers to Strike Nationwide Oct. 14

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in six states and the District of Columbia will begin a nationwide, seven-day unfair labor practices strike Oct. 14.

September 16, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: A Duty to Patient Care

Emergency Room Assistant Jose Rivera shares his first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for his fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

September 12, 2019

Kaiser Workers in Colorado Overwhelmingly Vote “Yes” to Strike

Kaiser Colorado workers turned out in large numbers to overwhelmingly authorize a strike in early October.

September 12, 2019

Support from Elected Officials, Clergy, Labor Unions Continues to Grow

Presidential Candidates, Speaker Pelosi, U.S. Sens. Wyden and Merkley, Denver City Council urge Kaiser to get back on track.

September 11, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: Preparing to Strike for Better Patient Care

Laboratory Technician Lanette G. shares her first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for her fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

September 6, 2019

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Greater Financial Transparency

Kaiser must follow more of the same financial disclosure laws as other healthcare providers and payers in California, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 343 into law Sept. 5.

September 6, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: Taking a Stand for Our Patients

Licensed Vocational Nurse Vladimir R. shares his first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for his fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

August 28, 2019

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente Workers to Protest on Labor Day as Strike Nears

Dozens of Workers to Engage in Civil Disobedience; Urge Healthcare Giant Get Back on Track before October Walkout

August 27, 2019

Kaiser Workers in Oregon, Washington Overwhelmingly Vote to Support Nationwide Strike

Kaiser workers in Oregon and Washington are prepared to do what it takes to get Kaiser back on track as the healthcare provider that helps patients, employees and communities thrive.

August 27, 2019

CA Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Kaiser to Follow Financial Disclosure Laws

Legislation requiring Kaiser to follow more of the same financial disclosure laws as other healthcare providers in CA passed the Senate and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has 10 days to decide whether to sign it into law.

August 27, 2019

CA Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Kaiser to Bring Financial Transparency

SB 343 would require Kaiser Permanente to provide more data justifying increases in health insurance premiums, as is presently required of other health insurance companies.

August 22, 2019

Kaiser Refuses to Join Pledge to Put Community Needs Before Profits

Kaiser refused to sign the “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation,” calling on companies to shift from making shareholders their main focus to including all of their stakeholders, including employees and the community. 

August 20, 2019

As Strike Looms, Workers to Picket Commonwealth Club Panel Hosted by Kaiser

The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and Portland have withdrawn from the panel discussion on homelessness, saying they will not cross the picket line.

August 14, 2019

White Paper: A Non-Profit in Name Only

Kaiser Permanente is a “non-profit” healthcare system, but lately it has not been acting that way.

August 12, 2019

Kaiser Workers in California Vote to Support Strike

Kaiser Permanente workers in California poured out in large numbers to overwhelmingly authorize a strike in early October that would be the biggest in the United States in more than two decades. 

August 12, 2019

Kaiser Claims Its Employees Make Too Much Even as It Rakes in $5.2 Billion in First Half of 2019

Kaiser Permanente gets huge tax breaks as a non-profit, meaning that at the same time it is taking in billions in profits it pays no income taxes and virtually no taxes to support schools, parks, roads, bridges, police, fire and other important community needs.

August 9, 2019

Kaiser Permanente Workers in Oregon and Washington to Begin Voting to Authorize Strike

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon and Washington will begin voting to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike this week.

August 7, 2019
A group of protesters holding banners reading

2nd Week of Kaiser Permanente Strike Vote Continues with Big Push Aug. 6 in Sacramento

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers, including those in Sacramento, are starting their second week of strike authorization votes.

August 5, 2019

80,000 Kaiser Workers Begin Voting to Authorize Strike

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers began voting July 29 to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike.

July 29, 2019

Kaiser Permanente Workers in L.A. to Begin Voting July 29 to Authorize Strike

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers will begin voting to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike Monday, July 29, including casting ballots from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 4867 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles. 

July 29, 2019

Presidential Candidates Line Up Behind 80,000+ Kaiser Workers Preparing to Strike

Leading Democratic presidential candidates are lining up behind 85,000 employees at Kaiser Permanente who are preparing to launch the country’s largest strike in more than two decades.

July 22, 2019

80,000+ Kaiser Workers Prepare for the Largest U.S. Strike in More Than Two Decades

More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are making preparations for a national strike to begin this fall as contract talks between the workers and the giant, non-profit healthcare corporation broke off.

July 12, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

Bill Passes to Stop Kaiser from Hiding Details of $7.7 Billion Pay Scheme with its Executives, Doctors

Kaiser Permanente would no longer be able to hide details of a $7.7 billion compensation scheme with its already highly paid executives and doctors under legislation passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

July 10, 2019

Survey: Help Caregivers Keep Thrive Alive at Kaiser

Kaiser caregivers are conducting a brief survey of Kaiser members to look for ways to improve your health care and customer service experience. Take the survey here.

July 10, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Hold Kaiser to Same Rules as Other California Hospitals, Insurers

Efforts to require healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to operate under the same financial and rate reporting requirements as other hospitals and insurance companies advanced in the California Assembly.

June 26, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

CalPERS Endorses Bill Holding Kaiser to Same Reporting Rules as Other CA Hospitals, Insurance Companies

The board of the nation’s largest public pension fund voted to endorse state legislation that would require healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to operate under the same requirements as other hospitals and insurance companies.

June 25, 2019
A picture of a Kaiser Permanente building with the headline of White Paper: Kaiser Executive Salary

White Paper: Kaiser Executive Compensation

This analysis looks at the total compensation for the CEO and other executives of Kaiser Permanente. In recent years, Kaiser, a non-profit, has raised total CEO compensation to $16 million, while taking a hard line with its employees about pay, health benefits and job security.

June 6, 2019

Who Really Thrives at Kaiser Permanente?

“Thrive,” the ubiquitous motto of Kaiser Permanente — one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health plans — has now become the ironic symbol of a corporation that has lost its way.

March 12, 2019
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Important Dates

9/23 – Negotiations

9/24 – Negotiations

10/14 – Strike Begins

Resources & Media

An Open Letter from Kaiser Workers

TV Spot: Fitzgerald

Video: Kaiser vs. Coca Cola

Radio Ad: Remembering Thrive

Video: Non-profit?

White Paper: A Non-profit in Name Only

Survey: Help Caregivers Keep Thrive Alive at Kaiser

Video: $16,000,000

White Paper: Kaiser Executive Compensation

Updates

Important Dates

9/16 – Negotiations

9/23 – Negotiations

9/24 – Negotiations

10/14 – Strike Begins

80,000 Workers, Kaiser Permanente Reach Tentative Contract Settlement

A tentative contract settlement was reached early today, revitalizing Kaiser’s long-standing worker-management partnership and ensuring it is the best place to receive and give care.

September 25, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

California Teamsters Support Nationwide Strike of 80,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers

Teamsters Joint Council 42 and Joint Council 7, representing a combined 350,000 workers and retirees in California, voted to support an unfair labor practices strike beginning Oct. 14.

September 25, 2019

Kaiser Workers Nationwide Vote to Authorize Strike Beginning Oct. 14

More than 4,500 Kaiser healthcare providers in the Washington, D.C. region, along with 4,200+ workers in San Diego, and 2,600+ in the Bay Area voted “yes” to a nationwide strike.

September 23, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: A Commitment for Our Patients

Licensed Vocational Nurse Mikki Fletchall shares her first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for her fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

September 20, 2019

An Open Letter from California Faith Leaders

We write to you as concerned leaders in the California faith community. We represent tens of thousands of parishioners across the state from hardworking families, many of whom are Kaiser patients.

September 19, 2019

1,700 Bay Area Kaiser Permanente Optometrists, Scientists Approve Sympathy Strike

A Bay Area union of 1,700 Kaiser Permanente optometrists, laboratory scientists, geneticists and home health therapists recently voted to authorize a sympathy strike in support of the more than 80,000 other Kaiser workers.

September 18, 2019

80,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers to Strike Nationwide Oct. 14

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in six states and the District of Columbia will begin a nationwide, seven-day unfair labor practices strike Oct. 14.

September 16, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: A Duty to Patient Care

Emergency Room Assistant Jose Rivera shares his first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for his fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

September 12, 2019

Kaiser Workers in Colorado Overwhelmingly Vote “Yes” to Strike

Kaiser Colorado workers turned out in large numbers to overwhelmingly authorize a strike in early October.

September 12, 2019

Support from Elected Officials, Clergy, Labor Unions Continues to Grow

Presidential Candidates, Speaker Pelosi, U.S. Sens. Wyden and Merkley, Denver City Council urge Kaiser to get back on track.

September 11, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: Preparing to Strike for Better Patient Care

Laboratory Technician Lanette G. shares her first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for her fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

September 6, 2019

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Greater Financial Transparency

Kaiser must follow more of the same financial disclosure laws as other healthcare providers and payers in California, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 343 into law Sept. 5.

September 6, 2019

Thoughts on Thrive: Taking a Stand for Our Patients

Licensed Vocational Nurse Vladimir R. shares his first-hand experience at Kaiser and advocates for his fellow workers and patients to receive better care.

August 28, 2019

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente Workers to Protest on Labor Day as Strike Nears

Dozens of Workers to Engage in Civil Disobedience; Urge Healthcare Giant Get Back on Track before October Walkout

August 27, 2019

Kaiser Workers in Oregon, Washington Overwhelmingly Vote to Support Nationwide Strike

Kaiser workers in Oregon and Washington are prepared to do what it takes to get Kaiser back on track as the healthcare provider that helps patients, employees and communities thrive.

August 27, 2019

CA Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Kaiser to Follow Financial Disclosure Laws

Legislation requiring Kaiser to follow more of the same financial disclosure laws as other healthcare providers in CA passed the Senate and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has 10 days to decide whether to sign it into law.

August 27, 2019

CA Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Kaiser to Bring Financial Transparency

SB 343 would require Kaiser Permanente to provide more data justifying increases in health insurance premiums, as is presently required of other health insurance companies.

August 22, 2019

Kaiser Refuses to Join Pledge to Put Community Needs Before Profits

Kaiser refused to sign the “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation,” calling on companies to shift from making shareholders their main focus to including all of their stakeholders, including employees and the community. 

August 20, 2019

As Strike Looms, Workers to Picket Commonwealth Club Panel Hosted by Kaiser

The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and Portland have withdrawn from the panel discussion on homelessness, saying they will not cross the picket line.

August 14, 2019

White Paper: A Non-Profit in Name Only

Kaiser Permanente is a “non-profit” healthcare system, but lately it has not been acting that way.

August 12, 2019

Kaiser Workers in California Vote to Support Strike

Kaiser Permanente workers in California poured out in large numbers to overwhelmingly authorize a strike in early October that would be the biggest in the United States in more than two decades. 

August 12, 2019

Kaiser Claims Its Employees Make Too Much Even as It Rakes in $5.2 Billion in First Half of 2019

Kaiser Permanente gets huge tax breaks as a non-profit, meaning that at the same time it is taking in billions in profits it pays no income taxes and virtually no taxes to support schools, parks, roads, bridges, police, fire and other important community needs.

August 9, 2019

Kaiser Permanente Workers in Oregon and Washington to Begin Voting to Authorize Strike

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon and Washington will begin voting to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike this week.

August 7, 2019
A group of protesters holding banners reading

2nd Week of Kaiser Permanente Strike Vote Continues with Big Push Aug. 6 in Sacramento

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers, including those in Sacramento, are starting their second week of strike authorization votes.

August 5, 2019

80,000 Kaiser Workers Begin Voting to Authorize Strike

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers began voting July 29 to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike.

July 29, 2019

Kaiser Permanente Workers in L.A. to Begin Voting July 29 to Authorize Strike

More than 80,000 Kaiser Permanente workers will begin voting to authorize a nationwide unfair labor practices strike Monday, July 29, including casting ballots from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, 4867 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles. 

July 29, 2019

Presidential Candidates Line Up Behind 80,000+ Kaiser Workers Preparing to Strike

Leading Democratic presidential candidates are lining up behind 85,000 employees at Kaiser Permanente who are preparing to launch the country’s largest strike in more than two decades.

July 22, 2019

80,000+ Kaiser Workers Prepare for the Largest U.S. Strike in More Than Two Decades

More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are making preparations for a national strike to begin this fall as contract talks between the workers and the giant, non-profit healthcare corporation broke off.

July 12, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

Bill Passes to Stop Kaiser from Hiding Details of $7.7 Billion Pay Scheme with its Executives, Doctors

Kaiser Permanente would no longer be able to hide details of a $7.7 billion compensation scheme with its already highly paid executives and doctors under legislation passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

July 10, 2019

Survey: Help Caregivers Keep Thrive Alive at Kaiser

Kaiser caregivers are conducting a brief survey of Kaiser members to look for ways to improve your health care and customer service experience. Take the survey here.

July 10, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Hold Kaiser to Same Rules as Other California Hospitals, Insurers

Efforts to require healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to operate under the same financial and rate reporting requirements as other hospitals and insurance companies advanced in the California Assembly.

June 26, 2019
A Nurse faces the camera with the words,

CalPERS Endorses Bill Holding Kaiser to Same Reporting Rules as Other CA Hospitals, Insurance Companies

The board of the nation’s largest public pension fund voted to endorse state legislation that would require healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to operate under the same requirements as other hospitals and insurance companies.

June 25, 2019
A picture of a Kaiser Permanente building with the headline of White Paper: Kaiser Executive Salary

White Paper: Kaiser Executive Compensation

This analysis looks at the total compensation for the CEO and other executives of Kaiser Permanente. In recent years, Kaiser, a non-profit, has raised total CEO compensation to $16 million, while taking a hard line with its employees about pay, health benefits and job security.

June 6, 2019

Who Really Thrives at Kaiser Permanente?

“Thrive,” the ubiquitous motto of Kaiser Permanente — one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health plans — has now become the ironic symbol of a corporation that has lost its way.

March 12, 2019
Load more

Resources & Media

An Open Letter from Kaiser Workers

TV Spot: Fitzgerald

Video: Kaiser vs. Coca Cola

Radio Ad: Remembering Thrive

Video: Non-profit?

White Paper: A Non-profit in Name Only

Survey: Help Caregivers Keep Thrive Alive at Kaiser

Video: $16,000,000

White Paper: Kaiser Executive Compensation

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