Three-day ULP Strike Shows Kaiser UFCW Unity and Strength
ULP Strike Update | February 11, 2026
Return to Work Tomorrow February 12 at 5:00AM
Rain or shine we showed Kaiser exactly who UFCW members are: united, determined, and unafraid to stand up.
Over the past three days, you demonstrated real strength. You stood up to unlawful bargaining delays. You stood up for each other. And you sent a clear message to Kaiser: return to National Bargaining and finish a fair agreement that protects workers and patients.
Here’s what we accomplished over these three days:
Massive participation of UFCW members across Southern California
Strong community and patient support
Statewide and national media coverage
Solidarity from unions across California and beyond
You showed Kaiser that they couldn’t survive without you.
The strike officially ends tomorrow, Thursday, February 12 at 5:00 AM. You should report to your regularly scheduled shift (including night shifts) at 5:00 AM on Thursday or after 5:00 AM if your regularly scheduled shift starts after 5:00 AM. If you are scheduled before 5:00 AM, do not report until 5:00 AM. For example, if you are scheduled from 12:00AM - 7:00AM, you would report at 5:00AM and work until 7:00AM. Resume your normal duties and continue providing the professional care your patients rely on.
Returning to work does not mean this fight is over. A ULP strike is designed to deliver fast, public pressure tied directly to Kaiser breaking the law. UFCW chose to do a three-day ULP strike to show Kaiser the power of UFCW members and to show your worth and importance to Kaiser’s operation. Now, it’s time for Kaiser to stop breaking the law, return to the bargaining table in good faith, and work with the Alliance to get this contract settled.
Although I’m confident that a short-term strike was the right thing to do, I understand that some of you disagreed with this strategy. I’m really impressed and encouraged by your engagement and hearing your feedback. Let’s continue to work together to build power at KP.
At the same time, this action achieved what it was designed to do. For the first time since December, Kaiser has shown incremental movement. UFCW Local 7 reached a TA at their local table. UNAC/UHCP is making progress at their local tables. And more Alliance unions will be issuing 10-day notices within the coming days. All because of the strength and solidarity you demonstrated over the last three days.
Our demands remain unchanged: Kaiser must return to the national bargaining table, end their surveillance, intimidation, and retaliation against workers, and stop blocking access to Union Representatives
Continue supporting UNAC/UHCP on the lines. Continue talking to your co-workers and union siblings. Continue reporting ULPs.Continue holding Kaiser accountable. And if Kaiser breaks the law again, we will be back on the picket line.
Thank you for standing up for your co-workers and your patients this week.
If you have questions, https://www.ufcw770.org/kpstrike has the latest updates. You can also reach out to your Bargaining Committee member, Steward, or Union Representative. And my door is always open.
In solidarity,
Kathy Finn, President, UFCW Local 770
