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Kaiser Permanente Strike: Nurses Demand 25% Raise Amid Disruption

2/17/2026

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Kaiser Permanente workers, including over 31,000 nurses and health professionals, have been on strike since January 26, 2026, with the union seeking a 25% raise over four years.
Kaiser Permanente proposed a 21.5% wage increase.
As the strike enters its fourth week, Kaiser says about 40% have returned, but the union disputes this figure.
The strike disrupts patient care with canceled chemotherapy and long pharmacy lines.

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Story summary

Kaiser Permanente workers, including over 31,000 nurses and health professionals, have been on strike since January 26, 2026, with the union seeking a 25% raise over four years.
Kaiser Permanente proposed a 21.5% wage increase.
As the strike enters its fourth week, Kaiser says about 40% have returned, but the union disputes this figure.
The strike disrupts patient care with canceled chemotherapy and long pharmacy lines.