endstream endobj startxref stream Largest private-sector nurses strike averted as 21,000 Northern The new contracts provisions to retain experienced nurses and hire new ones is expected to provide much-needed relief for nurses amid staffing shortages, according to Cathy Kennedy, who is the president of the California Nurses Association and a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Kaisers medical center in Roseville. Members of one bargaining unit, representing 1,500 United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals pharmacists in Southern California, did not ratify the agreement. Please seeHighlights of the 2021 KP-Alliance National Agreementfor more details about the new contract. Contact: Stephen Shivinsky, Kaiser Permanente California Nurses Association represents about 22,000 nurses at 22 Kaiser facilities. Registration or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union is an independent union formed in 2001 by hospital employees to win strong union representation, better benefits, and improved conditions for employees and patients. We currently serve approximately 12.5 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. If youre interested in organizing a union at your facility, we can help. Union members who work at Kaisers Northern California facilities will vote to ratify the new contract over the next few weeks. The Contracts section allows users to search collective bargaining agreements between public employers and public employees, including teachers' unions, school superindents, police departments, fire departments, and public authorities. The next courses in Spain will begin on October 7 and November 4, 2019. That is amazing and will improve staffing greatly.. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. % Bags, Inc. 0 Union Contracts SEIU Local 49 Privacy Center | The new contract represents KP's and CNA's shared commitment to high quality, safe patient care, and demonstrates our agreement on common goals that support the best interests of our members, employees, and our . The nurses and health workers' contract expired on Sept. 30. Be as detailed as possible. [CDATA[// >