An estimated 75,000 Kaiser workers were taking part in the strike, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.
In addition to California, picketing took place in Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Virginia and Washington, D.C.The coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions. The unions have also repeatedly accused Kaiser of bad-faith negotiating, an allegation Kaiser has denied.
"I see my patients' frustrations when I have to rush them and hurry on to my next patient," she said."That's not the care I want to give. We're burning ourselves out trying to do the jobs of two or three people, and our patients suffer when they can't get the care they need due to Kaiser's short- staffing."
Kaiser officials said the marathon bargaining sessions did result in a"number of tentative agreements," and they insisted the health care system's latest offers address the union's demands. Kaiser officials said the company is offering:— an improved Performance Sharing Plan with the potential for payouts of up to $3,750;— renewal of tuition assistance and training programs.
"In total over the past two years, Kaiser Permanente has hired more than 50,000 people to join our teams," according to the company.
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