Kaiser Permanente worker strike ends after 5 days, official says

Sunday, October 19, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Kaiser announced the five-day strike for 30,000 union employees in several states, including California, ended on Sunday.

In a press release, Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance, the union that represents Kaiser, agreed to resume bargaining on October 22-23.

"We recognize our employees' hard work and have offered a strong contract proposal that includes 21.5% in total base wage increases over four years, and enhances their high-value medical plans and retiree benefits," Kaiser said.

RELATED: Nearly 3K Northern California Kaiser Permanente workers begin strike

The strike officially ended at 7 a.m.



Nearly 3,000 health care workers in Northern California walked off the job demanding better staffing, pay raises and retirement benefits.


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