Overview

• The strike is set to begin Monday, involving psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals across Southern California.
• Union representatives claim Kaiser Permanente's mental health care system is understaffed, leading to inadequate patient care and worker burnout.
• Kaiser has invested over $1 billion since 2020 to improve mental health services, but union officials argue that issues persist, particularly in Southern California.
• Negotiations have stalled, with Kaiser accusing the union of delaying talks, while the union seeks parity with Northern California workers' agreements.
• Kaiser has proposed an 18% wage increase over four years and plans to maintain patient care during the strike by utilizing its extensive network.