The Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers went on strike in California, leading to a historic deal that includes a 21% wage increase over four years
. The strike was a result of staffing shortages and the need for higher pay to keep up with the cost of living
. Some of the key demands by the workers included higher pay, a $25-per-hour minimum wage for all healthcare workers, and a reformed bonus structure
. The new contract addresses staffing shortages with raises that will amount to 21% in wage increases over the next four years, helping to retain current workers
. The deal also includes new restrictions on hiring subcontractors and using outside firms for temporary staffing, as well as requirements for Kaiser to invest in job training programs and use referral bonuses, mass job fairs, and other workforce development efforts to ensure an adequate supply of new employees for the future
