Thousands Took Action for Staffing
Kaiser must keep its promises and partner on joint staffing. Our patients can't wait.
PSP: Recognizing Our Worth, Sharing In Success
Set clear goals, get inspired, create a plan, and track your progress. Here are the tools you need.
Joint Staffing: Stronger Teams, Better Care
Joint Staffing is a powerful tool to address the root causes of the staffing crisis. For 18 years, we have had the language, but nothing changed—until now. Frontline workers, this is your win.
2023 National Agreement: Historic Wins on All Fronts
After the largest healthcare worker strike in US history, we secured a landmark agreement that provides a framework for long-term solutions to the short-staffing crisis.
Raises & Minimum Wage
- 21% ATBs over four years for all regions – the largest raise package in the history of the Labor Management Partnership.
- Minimum Wage of $25/hr in CA and $23/hr for regions outside of CA by June 2026.
Staffing
- All UBTs must complete the joint staffing process and submit plans by Aug 2025 (annually thereafter)
- Commitment to reduce registry/traveler use
- Renewed outsourcing and subcontracting protections
- Increases funding for education and career development
2024-2027 PSP
- Higher earning potential: Minimum payout of $1200 for meeting goals, up to $3750 if both performance and financial goals are met.
- Streamlined goals: Goals set for all four years, giving frontline workers the best chance at full payout.
- Accountability: Requirements for regular and transparent data.
A Brighter Future for All: The 2023 Journey of the
Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions
In 2023, despite 25 years of labor-management partnership, the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions held the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history. The resulting landmark contract included vital long-term investments needed to fix the short-staffing crisis at Kaiser Permanente, offering much-needed relief for workers and patients, which will be felt for generations to come.
This is our story.
Download the 2019 Coalition National Agreement
Education & Advancement
Advance your career in health care with these educational resources available as part of our National Agreement.
Education Funds
Know your negotiated union benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, career coaching, degree program, and more.
Workforce Planning & Development
Access high-value learning resources like mentoring, in-person and online trainings, and programs that help pay for courses.
