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USW Local 7600 Wage Equity & Negotiated Wage Update

Joel Maya
July 13, 2026
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July 2026 Member Update
USW Local 7600

Wage Equity & Negotiated Wage Update

What members should know about wage equity, newly bargained differentials, and the next 6.5% across-the-board wage increase.

USW Local 7600 continues working diligently to finalize wage equity increases with Kaiser Permanente. The process is complex and requires detailed review and ongoing discussions with the company. We will share an update with the membership as soon as the details are finalized.

At a Glance

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Wage Equity

We continue working diligently with Kaiser Permanente to finalize wage equity increases and will update members as soon as details are finalized.

2

New Differentials

Newly bargained differentials will begin taking effect according to the negotiated implementation timeline.

3

Another 6.5%

Members will receive another bargained 6.5% across-the-board wage increase in October.

Where Things Stand

Wage Equity: Work Continues

USW Local 7600 continues working diligently to finalize wage equity increases with Kaiser Permanente. The process is complex and requires detailed review and ongoing discussions with the company to ensure the negotiated adjustments are carefully reviewed and finalized.

Our Commitment

We will communicate an update to the membership as soon as the wage equity details are finalized with Kaiser Permanente.

We will communicate additional information to the membership as soon as the details are finalized.

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Coming Next

Newly Bargained Differentials

As a reminder, newly bargained differentials—such as shift differentials and other classification-specific adjustments—will begin taking effect starting with the first full pay period following 120 days after ratification.

6.5%
And There Is More to Come

Another Bargained Increase in October

Members will receive another bargained 6.5% across-the-board wage increase in October.

Our Commitment to Members

We understand that members are eager for these updates, and we appreciate your continued patience as we work through these important wage improvements with Kaiser Permanente.

USW Local 7600 will provide additional information as soon as it is available.

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