Union for Kaiser Nurses Says Strike is Likely as Vote Continues

PORTLAND, Ore. – As Kaiser Permanente nurses cast their votes on whether to strike, a union spokesperson says an ‘unprecedented level’ of participation.þþThe union says they should know closer to Monday how the vote went. At this point, however, the spokesperson says it's looking likely those nurses will go on strike.þþThey say the company isn't offering adequate wage increases from their now-expired contract.þþIf a strike is authorized, they'd need to give Kaiser 10 days’ notice before they walk out on the job.þþKaiser says they're negotiating with the union, and they're also asking employees to not walk away from patients who need care during a pandemic.þþ