The union coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions.
The unions have also repeatedly accused Kaiser of negotiating in bad faith, an allegation Kaiser has denied.of cutting performance bonuses for employees, failing to protect employees against subcontracting and offering wages that fail to keep pace with inflation, all issues that Kaiser has refuted.
"At the same time, in the wake of the pandemic, demand for care has increased dramatically, as people come in for care that has been delayed. Kaiser Permanente is not immune to these inflationary pressures," Kaiser officials said. "We have an obligation to our members to offer affordable health care," said Sheilds. "We don't expect any changes in rates simply due to this labor contract."Permanente employees who are represented by coalition unions for ratification. The ratification process will begin on Wednesday. The Coalition unions have withdrawn their notices for a November strike.
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