Strong YES Vote Sends Clear Message to Kaiser
Local 7600: Overwhelming YES Vote – Now Turn Up the Pressure
Strike Authorization Passed
USW Local 7600 represents more than 8,600 Kaiser Permanente health care workers across the Inland Empire. Out of the thousands of members who turned out to vote, an overwhelming majority voted YES to authorize the union to call a strike if necessary in ongoing contract negotiations.
“A strike is never something anyone wants to do or takes lightly, but our members made it clear this week that they’re ready to take this step if Kaiser continues to ignore workers’ voices.”
— Michael Barnett, President, USW Local 7600
Bargaining Update
Local bargaining continued today, Friday, September 19, and will resume on Monday, September 22.
National bargaining is scheduled for Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30.
Actions You Can Take Now
- Solidarity Tuesdays – Wear your jackets, shirts, socks, or union colors every Tuesday. Take a photo, tag Local 7600, and use the hashtags #onevoiceonefuture #onealliance #coasttocoast.
- Stay Engaged – Make sure you’re signed up for text blasts and following our social media. Find everything in the Bargaining Hub under Staying Engaged.
- Reach out to CAT members or leads – Do you have questions? Reach out to CAT Chief Megan Butler (909) 549-4311.
- Boycott the People Pulse – We are calling on all members to take action: Boycott the People Pulse Survey, September 15–30.
Important Notice: By law, if the union does call a strike, we are required to provide Kaiser Permanente with a 10-day notice before any work stoppage.
To be clear, this is only a strike authorization. No strike has been called at this time. Members will be notified immediately if a strike is scheduled.
In Unity and Solidarity
Michael Barnett
President / Local Bargaining Co-Chair
Dolores Hunsaker
Interim Vice President / Grievance Chair
Angelica Roacho
Financial Secretary
Joel Maya
Trustee / Representative / Communications Liaison
Tammi Requejo
Grievance Chair / Representative
Andrea Arzola
Grievance Representative
Megan Butler
Grievance Representative / CAT Chief
Leslie Peña
Contract Specialist
Walter Castro
Contract Specialist / APR
Shig Noguchi
International Staff Representative / Local Bargaining Chair
Tamara Lefcowitz
International Health Care Workers Council Coordinator