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Mental health workers demand mediation to help settle strike heading into fifth month in Southern California

After no progress during heated bargaining session Monday, workers will wait for Kaiser to agree to mediation, as first requested by Gov. Newsom, before returning to the bargaining table.

One week after request from Gov. Newsom, Kaiser Permanente still hasn’t agreed to mediation to help settle mental health strike now in its 17th week

Digging in its heels, Kaiser official tells reporter Southern California is “a different geographic market,” won’t match NorCal standards 

NUHW reaffirms, amends Sanctuary Union resolution

Sanctuary-for-All Resolutionin response to the Trump Administration’s attacks on immigrants, transgender, and LGBTQ+ peopleFebruary 2025 NUHW’s Executive Board hereby reaffirms its Sanctuary Union status and amends our 2017 resolution to read as follows: Whereas President Trump declared a national emergency at the border with Mexico, increased the number of military personnel at the border, relaunched efforts […]

Caregivers to picket Providence hospitals and health centers across Northern California Wednesday, Feb. 12 to shine light on unsafe staffing levels and service reductions

More than 2,000 healthcare workers at Providence hospitals and hospices throughout Northern California are holding their first region-wide Day of Action to call attention to severe understaffing and sharp cuts to health services in communities that are dependent on Providence for their medical care. 

Kaiser Mental Health Care Strike: Day 110

We sent a powerful message to Kaiser officials today demonstrating our resolve to win a fair contract that will treat us as equals in the Kaiser system and guarantee better access to care for Kaiser patients. About 12 strikers along with four allies, including California Labor Federation President Lorena Gonzalez, blocked West Sunset Boulevard in Los...

Press release: Therapists, social workers and nurses take to the streets Friday in mass protest at LAMC

Striking Kaiser Permanente mental health workers, members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers, will travel from picket lines across Southern California Friday and risk arrest to stage a mass noontime protest in the streets outside Kaiser’s Los Angeles Medical Center,  joined by elected, labor and community allies. 

Kaiser Mental Health Care Strike: Day 107

With Kaiser trying to claim we're divided because some of us have had to return to work four months into the strike, it's critical that we demonstrate our continued determination to win fair treatment for each other and Kaiser patients.

Kaiser Mental Health Care Strike: Day 103

We commemorated Day 100 of the strike this week with vigils honoring Kaiser patients. Guests on the picket line this week included Congressman Mark Levin and California Labor Federation President Lorena Gonzalez.

Kaiser strikers help wildfire relief efforts

With Los Angeles County picket lines canceled during the wildfires, striking Kaiser workers helped in relief efforts

Fifteen aspiring union activists participate in NUHW’s first Organizing-in-Training program

The program is geared toward building a pipeline of new organizers for NUHW, and helping members and allies build their organizing skills and determine if they have a future in union organizing.

Member profile: Veronica Gonzalez-Morales

Gonzalez-Morales, a physical therapy assistant at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro, became a leader in the fight for a first contract.

News of the Month – January 2025

Read our roundup of the latest labor and healthcare news from top media outlets.