October 12, 2023
After our historic three-day strike, we won a new agreement that takes strong steps to address the staffing crisis:
- 21% across-the-board raises for ALL regions: 6% in October 2023; 5% in October 2024; 5% in October 2025; 5% in October 2026 – the largest raise package in the history of the Kaiser Labor/Management Partnership.
- Renewed outsourcing and subcontracting protections for all classifications, including Revenue Cycle workers.
- $1,500 ratification bonus for all workers.
- Increase minimum wage:
- CA: June 2024: $23/hr; June 2025: $24/hr; June 2026: $25/hr
- Regions outside of CA: June 2024: $21/hr; June 2025: $22/hr; June 2026: $23/hr
- Our 2023 PSP, to be paid out in March 2024, will have a guaranteed minimum of $1,500 (pro-rated for part time) with potentially more based on goals.
- PSP payouts going forward:
- If Kaiser fails to meet financial goals, members will be paid $300 per each labor goal met (up to $1,200 for four labor goals).
- If Kaiser meets financial goals, members will be paid $700 per each labor goal met (total potential payout of $2,800).
- If Kaiser strongly exceeds financial goals, members will be paid $950 per each labor goal met (total potential payout of $3,750).
- Protected healthcare and pension benefits and improved retiree medical benefits.
- A full menu of initiatives to invest in the workforce and address the short-staffing crisis.
- Much, much more.
“Millions of Americans are safer today because tens of thousands of dedicated healthcare workers fought for and won the critical resources they need and that patients need,” said Caroline Lucas, Executive Director of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. “This historic agreement will set a higher standard for the healthcare industry nationwide.”
