Kaiser Permanente workers in Oregon, SW Washington authorize strike

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Nurses and other health professionals at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and Southwest Washington overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike on Friday.

The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals says after six months of bargaining over wages, working conditions and the future of care, Kaiser has been unwilling to seriously address their concerns.

OFNHP says that out of the 92% of members that voted, 97% voted to authorize the strike…

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