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The National Union of Healthcare Workers — which represents the workers in Southern California — said no progress has been made at the bargaining table.The Kaiser employees — including therapists and social workers — say they’re fighting for better patient care. They said they’re not given enough time in the day to manage their caseload, which some therapists have said is 10 to 18 patients a day. They also want the HMO to restore pensions and agree to better pay.
In an emailed statement, Kaiser claimed the union was “putting pickets before patients.” The HMO is required by law to ensure that services continue during the work stoppage. It said all Kaiser members will continue to have timely access to individual therapy appointments throughout the strike.During this critical election, we’re spending less time fundraising, but we can’t raise less of the vital funding needed to keep trusted local news strong.
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