Overview
- Pickets began at 7 a.m. Tuesday and are scheduled to end at 7 a.m. Sunday after a five-day walkout.
- UNAC/UHCP says it seeks safe staffing, scheduling changes and a 25% raise, framing the action as necessary to protect patient care.
- Kaiser offers 21.5% over four years, says Alliance employees already average 16% above market, and estimates its proposal adds nearly $2 billion to payroll by 2029.
- Care sites remain open with up to 7,600 temporary clinicians and over 1,000 reassigned staff, with some visits moved online and some elective care rescheduled.
- The strike spans hundreds of locations and could grow to 46,000 workers if other Alliance unions join, with regional variations such as Northern California pharmacies operating as usual.