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Press release: Speaker Rivas, Senate President Pro Tempore McGuire and majority of Calif. legislators sign letters urging Kaiser to end strike by settling on the union’s terms

December 16, 2024

A majority of California legislators have signed onto letters calling on Kaiser CEO Greg Adams to end a strike by Southern California mental health professionals by agreeing to their proposals for settlement.

May 14, 2024

San Diego became the third county in the last six months to urge Kaiser to restore critical patient care time for mental health therapists in Southern California.

May 11, 2024

More than 2,000 workers filled the streets of Hollywood, marching and chanting before the start of a rally that included remarks from NUHW member Elnora Oseguera.

NUHW members honored for 2022 Kaiser strike

April 28, 2024

The SF Labor Council honored NUHW mental health workers for their 10-week strike that forced Kaiser to start making major improvements to its mental health services.

April 25, 2024

The medical assistant and shop steward at Mission Neighborhood Health Center says being part of a union makes him feel secure and supported.

April 25, 2024

With some patients being put on a waitlist due to lack of available caregivers, NUHW members at Sutter’s Visiting Nurse Association of Santa Cruz are fighting for better pay with no cuts to their health benefits.

April 25, 2024

NUHW members from across all facilities are showing up to the negotiations in a united front to win improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions.

April 25, 2024

After a long delay due to the university’s legal maneuverings, caregivers at the USC Engemann Student Health Center voted to join more than 2,000 of their colleagues as NUHW members.

April 25, 2024

The two bills would help patients advocate for their rights and help state authorities hold health plans accountable for providing legally-required health care.

April 25, 2024

NUHW members at Sutter Health’s Sacramento psychiatric hospital held a three-day strike as they continue to fight for a first contract with fair wages and no healthcare takeaways.

April 25, 2024

More than 100 medical technicians at MarinHealth Medical Center struck for one day as they fight to protect their health benefits and win strong raises.

April 25, 2024

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

April 20, 2024

Sandra Leal-Lopez and her colleagues in Panorama City have been creative in fighting back against Kaiser’s cut to Patient Management Time and they’re gearing up to demand more from Kaiser in contract negotiations.

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Press release: Speaker Rivas, Senate President Pro Tempore McGuire and majority of Calif. legislators sign letters urging Kaiser to end strike by settling on the union’s terms

San Diego Supervisors pass resolution backing Kaiser therapists

Celebrating May Day in Los Angeles

NUHW members honored for 2022 Kaiser strike

Member Profile: Augustin Martinez

Homecare workers picket in Santa Cruz

Providence workers launch fight for single NorCal contract

More USC workers vote to join NUHW

Assembly advances NUHW-sponsored legislation

Sutter workers strike again in Sacramento with Dolores Huerta in attendance

Marin workers hold first strike since 2019

News of the Month — April 2024

Q&A with Sandra Leal-Lopez, LMFT

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