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Our statement on the Alliance of Health Care Unions' strike
https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/who-we-are/labor-relations/alliance-national-bargaining/media-statements/our-statement-on-the-alliance-of-health-care-unions-strike
We remain committed to an agreement that balances fair pay with affordable care.
Since May, we’ve been actively working with the Alliance of Health Care Unions to reach new national and local agreements in support of nearly 61,000 dedicated employees. At the heart of this negotiation is a dispute about wages.
A strong, comprehensive offer
We’ve recognized our employees’ hard work and responded with a strong proposal that provides immediate benefits.
Alliance-represented employees currently earn, on average, 16% more than peers elsewhere. Our latest offer increases their already above-market wages by an additional 21.5% over the 4-year contract. The offer also enhances employees’ high-value medical plans and retiree benefits — benefits that have long made Kaiser Permanente an employer of choice. We value every member of our team and our history of collaboration with labor unions.
FULL statement at link. I'll back the unions.