Today was another productive session. Kaiser Permanente and CNA bargaining teams exchanged proposals and discussed areas of common interest, including staffing, training, and the health and safety of our nurses. CNA presented a proposal involving protocols and programs for infectious…
At our Wednesday, June 29, bargaining session, we confirmed tentative agreement on the length of the next contract — Article 37, Duration of Agreement — which would run from Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2024. We shared with NUHW…
A key takeaway from today’s bargaining session is how aligned Kaiser Permanente and our nurses are in the priority we all place on equity, diversity, and inclusion in our communities, among our members, and in our workforce. Our opening discussions…
The first session of bargaining was a day of introductions and an expressed interest by all to commit to the work ahead with the goal to get to agreement. Members of the union’s bargaining team introduced themselves with brief remarks…
Conversation at our Friday, June 17, bargaining session was authentic and at times impassioned as we continued to address topics important to therapists and to Kaiser Permanente. Topics of discussion included the importance of time off for therapists and of…
To our valued nurses, As we kick off our negotiations with the California Nurses Association (CNA) on June 23 for a new labor agreement, our message to you is one of gratitude and respect for the incredible work you do…
Our Friday, June 10 bargaining session was productive. There was agreement established across the board on revisions to: Article 15 – Professional Hours; Article 18 – Leaves of Absence; and Article 22 – Health & Wellness benefits for active employees…
In today’s bargaining session we offered a counter proposal on Article 28 of the contract, Job Duties and Workload Distribution. Based on what we have heard from the union about increasing case load and complexity therapists experience over time, we…
Friday’s bargaining session was focused and continued in the cordial tone of prior sessions. We continued to discuss flexible schedules and leaves of absence, arriving at an understanding on mutually agreeable language to include in the contract. We also continued…
Tuesday’s bargaining session was respectful, professional, and covered a lot of ground. Over the last 5 sessions KP has made proposals to the union regarding facilities and worksites, student loan payment program, and enhanced wages and lump sum payments; as…