KP Not Interested in Solving Work/Life Balance
KP Pharmacy Bargaining Update| May 27, 2025
Management rejected our increased holiday, PTO and vacation cash out proposals
Today we met with Kaiser Permanente for our fourth day of bargaining on our pharmacy contract.
Despite work/life balance being one of our key interests, management rejected our proposals for increased holidays and personal time off, as well as an automatic cash out proposal for our hardworking members to be paid what they’re owed when they reach maximum accrual without having to request it.
They also made a proposal to create an on-call job status claiming that this would allow for more time off granting - however we already have strong staffing language therefore, we will further explore if any additional benefits exist.
One of the bright spots in our negotiations today was reaching a tentative agreement on convening to discuss a career pathway for outpatient members to receive the necessary training to qualify for positions within the inpatient setting.
We will meet with KP again on Friday, June 13th. In the meantime, we need to show KP we are not backing down from fighting for the contract we deserve. Here’s how you can stay engaged:
Join us at our next CAT National Bargaining Town Hall Calls! At 6PM on June 5 and 7AM on June 6, we’re going to be holding a town hall call so you can stay engaged and informed on what’s going on in our national bargaining sessions. Register here.
Fill out and take a picture with our bargaining poster! Bargaining posters were passed out earlier this month. Fill it out and snap a pic with you and your co-workers then send it to comms@ufcw770.org so we can post it on #SolidarityTuesdays!
Follow the UFCW 770 and Alliance of Healthcare Unions social media accounts! These platforms will house the most up-to-date information. Kaiser members can find bargaining updates and other content about the contract there, so make sure you and all of your co-workers follow the accounts to stay informed.
UFCW 770:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFCW770
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufcw770
Twitter/X: https://x.com/ufcw770
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
