Kaiser Permanente Workers Secure Major Concessions in Historic Strike

Kaiser Permanente and a coalition of unions have reached a tentative deal, ending the largest healthcare labor dispute in U.S. history. The new contract includes a 21% wage increase over four years to address staffing shortages and retain current workers. The agreement also establishes a minimum wage for healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente and includes provisions for job training programs and efforts to fill vacant positions. The deal is subject to a vote by striking workers starting on October 18.