Unable to reach a deal on a new contract, Kaiser workers are picketing as part of a strike calling for better staffing, improved patient care and higher wages.
More than 75,000 workers in multiple states – including about 3,000 in Colorado – are striking to protest what the union is calling"unfair labor practices and unsafe staffing levels."Members of Service Employees International Union Local 105, together with the coalition of Kaiser Permanente unions, are calling on the health-care provider to improve staffing, improve long wait times for patients and pay workers more.
The company said Wednesday that while the two sides"have not reached a contract settlement, we have been able to reach a number of tentative agreements in bargaining." Kaiser Permanente said the tentative agreements include across-the-board pay raises in all markets over the next four years, including offering a minimum wage of $21 an hour in Colorado.
Kaiser said their medical offices and urgent care departments remain open during the strike, which is set to continue until 6 a.m. Saturday. The company said the offices"will be staffed by our physicians, trained and experienced managers and staff, and in some cases, we will augment with licensed and qualified contract staff."."We will contact affected members in advance if necessary. There is no need to call or email your doctor’s office at this time.
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