After two days, no movement from Kaiser at the National Table
News| October 10, 2025
Pharmacy Strike Authorization Voting Begins Monday October 13, Sibling Unions Set to Strike October 14
National Bargaining
After two days of National Bargaining with Kaiser Permanente, they have refused to make any movement on the across-the-board wages, contract alignment, patient care/staffing, and pay equity. Kaiser is wasting our time, while a strike by our sibling unions is imminent
On Friday, October 3, five Alliance unions – OFNHP, UNAC/UHCP, USW Local 7600, UNITE HERE Local 5, and HNHP – issued 10-day strike notices to Kaiser Permanente. With no movement from Kaiser over these last two days, and no more bargaining dates set, they may be forced to strike starting October 14 at 7:00 a.m. (local time) through Sunday, October 19. This is a powerful moment of solidarity and strength across our Alliance. Reach out to your local union for information on how to support an Alliance strike line near you before/after your shift, or on your lunch break.
Pause in LMP Partnership
UFCW, in solidarity with other Alliance unions who may be forced to strike on October 14, has paused participation in Labor Management Partnership (LMP) activities effective noon PST on October 8, 2025. This decision follows a growing pattern of disregard for partnership principles, including delays, scripted responses, and a lack of genuine collaboration.
The LMP was designed to strengthen Kaiser Permanente through shared problem-solving and improved patient care, but it cannot function when leadership stops listening. After nearly three decades of proven success in quality, safety, and affordability, Kaiser’s failure to uphold these values marks a breaking point. Until further notice, UFCW will suspend participation in LMP councils, committees, and initiatives, while continuing all contractual meetings and grievance processes.
If you have any questions, reach out to your union rep.
KERN
Kaiser continues to waste our time at the Kern table. After two frustrating days at the bargaining table, we have made only incremental progress. Our outstanding issues are the ability of our members to transfer when they want, the conversion of contingent jobs to stable full-time positions, a pathway and a commitment to ensure that our members who provide patient care outside their job description are compensated appropriately, and longevity pay for members who have served KP patients for ten years or longer.
CLS
We previously reached tentative agreements at the local table but we are not done. Our work continues until the national agreement is complete. We will also need to support our siblings in the pharmacy unit during their strike vote and if they go on strike.
Pharmacy ULP Strike Vote
Kaiser has engaged in UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES in an attempt to weaken our ability to achieve a fair contract at the bargaining table.
UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES are actions that intimidate, interfere, or limit your ability to exercise your rights under the law or your contract. They include actions meant to undermine our power to negotiate collectively, including unlawfully surveilling and intimidating members engaging in union activities connected to your contract campaign.
KAISER HAS ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES:
Denying access to a union representative
Failure to provide information necessary to bargaining
Surveilling, intimidating, and interrogating workers over Union activity
Several other unfair labor practices against our siblings in the Alliance of Healthcare Unions
Kaiser Pharmacy workers are taking part in an Unfair Labor Practice (ULPs) Strike Authorization Vote. Your Kaiser Pharmacy bargaining committee recommends a “YES” vote to authorize a ULP strike.
Voting Period
Start date: Monday, October 13, 2025 (8:00 AM)
End date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (4:00 PM)
Voting will be conducted via the secure online platform ElectionBuddy. Check your email and text messages for your unique voting link and instructions. To be able to vote, please make sure we have your up-to-date and accurate email address and/or cell phone number on file. If you do not receive your ballot on Monday morning, please contact your union representative.
CLS and Kern members – while your contract doesn’t expire until next year, and you can’t strike at this time, please support your UFCW siblings as they take this crucial vote. Continue to share your stories on social media, wear your union shirts, and show your solidarity!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the voting process, or anything else, please reach out to your Steward, Union Rep, or Bargaining Committee Member.
In Solidarity,
Your Kaiser Bargaining Committees
