The Brief
- Thursday marks Day 3 of a five-day strike for thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California, Hawaii and Oregon.
- It’s been described as one of the largest healthcare labor actions in years.
- Those hitting the picket lines include registered nurses, pharmacists, and physical and occupational therapists.
DOWNEY, Calif. – Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers are halfway through their five-day strike, expressing optimism and determination as they call attention to staffing shortages and patient care concerns.
What we know:
Thursday marks three of the five-day strike involving Kaiser Permanente employees across multiple facilities, including the Downey Medical Facility. The strike, described as one of the largest healthcare labor actions in years, includes registered nurses, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.…