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California Mental Health Workers Strike for Fair Pay, Care

3/27/2025

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In October, 2,400 mental health workers in California, including therapists and nurses, united in a powerful strike demanding fair pay and improved patient care. A shocking report unveiled that Kaiser Permanente has failed to rectify 19 of 20 critical deficiencies in its behavioral health services, underscoring the urgent need for change amidst the company's claims of progress.

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In October, 2,400 mental health workers in California, including therapists and nurses, united in a powerful strike demanding fair pay and improved patient care. A shocking report unveiled that Kaiser Permanente has failed to rectify 19 of 20 critical deficiencies in its behavioral health services, underscoring the urgent need for change amidst the company's claims of progress.