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31,000 Kaiser Workers Threaten Strike Over Pay Dispute

1/26/2026

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Kaiser Permanente faces a potential strike by 31,000 nurses and healthcare workers starting January 26, amid stalled contract negotiations with UNAC/UHCP.
The union demands higher wages and staffing, while Kaiser offers a 21.5% pay increase over four years.
Kaiser plans to keep facilities open and has recruited travel nurses to mitigate disruptions.
The union accuses Kaiser of unfair labor practices as picketing grows across California and Hawaii.

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Kaiser Permanente faces a potential strike by 31,000 nurses and healthcare workers starting January 26, amid stalled contract negotiations with UNAC/UHCP.
The union demands higher wages and staffing, while Kaiser offers a 21.5% pay increase over four years.
Kaiser plans to keep facilities open and has recruited travel nurses to mitigate disruptions.
The union accuses Kaiser of unfair labor practices as picketing grows across California and Hawaii.