Kaiser Healthcare Workers Overwhelmingly Approve Strike

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers, including nursing assistants, housekeepers, phlebotomists, and medical assistants, have voted to authorize a strike if no agreement is reached with their unions by the end of September. This could potentially be the largest strike by healthcare workers in U.S. history. Union leaders have cited concerns about understaffing and management proposals on wages and workforce development, accusing Kaiser of violating the law and putting patients at risk. Kaiser Permanente expressed disappointment in the strike authorization vote and stated that it is confident in reaching an agreement that ensures high-quality care remains accessible and affordable.