Kaiser Kern Main Bargaining Table Update
News| July 24, 2025
Kern County Bargaining Team Waiting for Management Responses on key proposals
Kaiser Bargaining for the Kern Main contract continued with two full sessions on July 21st and 24th. We reached tentative agreements related to sick leave for non-benefitted workers and recognition language on satellite locations.
We submitted written proposals for the company to consider: California healthcare worker minimum wages, career ladders, and countered on per diem shifts and grievance and arbitration. CT Tech, Danielle Gutierrez, and LVN II’s, Raquel Mendoza and Elizabeth Estrada, provided testimony on the need for a career ladder.
Management responded to New Hire Probation Periods, Per Diem shifts and Vacation scheduling. Management failed to respond to key proposals like wage parity, longevity bonuses, and differentials.
Local 770 and the Alliance of Healthcare Unions will continue to escalate our campaign to win a contract that reflects our members’ values and needs.
We will meet with KP again on August 11 and 12 to continue bargaining the Kern Main contract.
Get Involved
Attend a Solidarity Action with UNAC/UHCP
Join our siblings at UNAC/UHCP for their day of action this Friday, August 1st at the following locations.
Riverside: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
San Diego: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Downey: 11 AM – 2 PM
West LA: 11 AM – 2 PM
RSVP Today: https://unacuhcp.org/actions
Follow UFCW 770 and Alliance of Healthcare Unions social media accounts to stay up to date.
UFCW 770:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufcw770
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ufcw770
Alliance of Healthcare Unions:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHCUnions/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahcunions
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ahcunions.
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Bargaining Committee Members, Union Representatives, or Stewards.
In Solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee
