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Kaiser Permanente Nurses End Strike After Wage Deal

2/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals will return to work on Tuesday after a month-long strike.
The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) said significant movement in negotiations ended the strike that began on January 26.
Kaiser Permanente offered a 21.5% wage increase.
The union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Kaiser, alleging bad faith bargaining.
Both parties are finalizing return-to-work agreements.

History

Historical Context

The United Farm Workers (UFW) emerged in 1966 from a merger of the National Farm Workers Association and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, advocating for farmworkers' rights. In 1970, their strike led to a 17% wage increase, while a recent strike by Kaiser Permanente nurses resulted in a 21.5% increase. These events highlight the ongoing struggle for fair labor practices in the agricultural and healthcare sectors.

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Story summary

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals will return to work on Tuesday after a month-long strike.
The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) said significant movement in negotiations ended the strike that began on January 26.
Kaiser Permanente offered a 21.5% wage increase.
The union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Kaiser, alleging bad faith bargaining.
Both parties are finalizing return-to-work agreements.

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