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Kaiser Workers Strike for Fair Wages and Safety
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon and southwest Washington will begin a five-day strike on Tuesday over wages, staffing, and scheduling.
- The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals says the strike centers on respect and safety, while Kaiser Permanente says its 21.5% wage offer over four years is fair.
- Kaiser plans to keep facilities open as 31,000 Kaiser employees in California and Hawaii strike for a 25% wage increase.
