Deal unlikely to stop strike, say Kaiser Permanente workers' unions

Robert Besser
04 Oct 2023, 02:05 GMT+10

As their current contract expires and their unions prepare to strike, Kaiser Permanente workers' representatives said it was unlikely there would be a new agreement with the healthcare provider
It and the company remained far apart on important issues, said the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions
It continues to bargain with the union, and strikes will not begin until October 4, Kaiser Permanenete said

OAKLAND, California: As their current contract expires and their unions prepare to strike, Kaiser Permanente workers' representatives said, on September 30, it was unlikely there would be a new agreement with the health care provider.

It and the company remained far apart on important issues, said the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.

It continues to bargain with the union, and strikes will not begin until October 4, Kaiser Permanenete said.

The company told Reuters, "We remain optimistic that we will reach an agreement and avoid an unnecessary strike, which the Coalition unions have called for starting on October 4 morning."

In the largest potential U.S. health care workers' strike, early in September, more than 75,000 Kaiser workers in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Virginia, and Washington D.C. called for a strike from October 4 to 7.

The coalition's members demand a solution to staff shortages, pay rises, and improved medical plans.

In addition, a tight U.S. labor market, expiring union contracts, and high living costs have led to greater demand for pay hikes and benefits from workers and caused strikes and protests in many sectors.

U.S. auto workers have also been on strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler parent Stellantis.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Japan Herald.

More Information

10 ℃

Fair in Shinagawa City

Asia Pacific

Section

US, Philippines hold joint patrols in South China sea near Taiwan

BANGKOK, Thailand: In response to heightened Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines have ...

Papua New Guinea volcano erupts, forcing residents to leave the area

SYDNEY, Australia: In the wake of a volcanic eruption that sent a plume of ash into the sky, some residents ...

Myanmar hands over 31,000 suspects involved in telecom fraud to China

BEIJING, China: This week, Chinese authorities said that Myanmar authorities have handed over 31,000 telecom fraud suspects. The move comes ...

India, Australia readying to hold talks on defense, strategic ties

NEW DELHI, India: India and Australia are gearing up for discussions to enhance their strategic, defense, and security alliances in ...

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav describes Glenn Maxwell's record ton as "insane"

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 28 (ANI): India skipper Suryakumar Yadav hailed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for his record-breaking ton against the ...

Maxwell recreates WC heroic knock, keeps series alive for Australia with 5-wicket victory over India in 3rd T20I

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 28 (ANI): Glenn Maxwell recreated his World Cup knock against Afghanistan as he single-handedly guided Australia ...

Business

Section