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 Bangladesh Sun.

More Information

22 ℃

Haze in Dhaka/Shahjalal Intl

Asia Sports

Section

Dominica withdraw from hosting ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): Dominica will not host any games of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in ...

Shane Dowrich takes retirement from international cricket days before West Indies home ODI series against England

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Ahead of England's tour of the West Indies, the Caribbean wicketkeeper-batter Shane Dowrich on ...

Shanto to take up mantle for Bangladesh in white-ball series against New Zealand

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced the squad for their upcoming ODI and ...

"History created": Jay Shah congratulates Uganda team for qualifying for T20 World Cup

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah extended wishes to ...

Experience makes way for emerging talents and known faces for India's Test series against South Africa

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the ...

Rohit, Virat to return in Test, Suryakumar, Rahul to assume captaincy mantle in T20Is, ODIs for South Africa tour

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Skipper Rohit Sharma and stalwart batter Virat Kohli are set to return to the ...

Business

Section