News and Bargaining Updates

Exciting News for USW 7600 Members: New Office in Riverside!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new office right in the heart of Riverside, California, just across the street from Kaiser Permanente on Magnolia Avenue and Polk (the old patient suppo

Alliance Members Reach Historic Savings, Earn PSP BONUS

Alliance PSP Updates

Because of your hard work, dedication, and ingenuity, we met our affordability goals across the board, resulting in a historic savings of over $9

2024 PHILIP MURRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS UNITED STEELWORKERS – DISTRICT 12

2024 Philip Murray Memorial Scholarships

2024 Philip Murray Memorial Scholarships

UNITED STEELWORKERS – DISTRICT 12

Your Benefits During COVID-19

For employees exclusively working from home

You should use your already existing, union-negotiated sick time:

- Full-time employees recieve 120 hours frontloaded
- Part-time and on-call employees receive 60 hours frontloaded and accrue the rest based on an average of straight time hours paid in the preceding two (2) pay periods.

MeFIT News!

The Alliance of Healthcare Unions in partnership with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions have created a weekly newsletter, "MeFit," as a positive resource for us to use.  The information within the newletter are subjects related to health, financial wellness, kids activities, current events, useful tips and much more.  "A one stop shop to help staff stay positive and a nice break from COVID emails," as stated by Marci Acevedo, one of the content creators.

The most recent edition Volume 1 | Issue 5, covers:

COVID-19 Update March 29, 2020

LATEST UPDATES

Homeless Population Isolation Protocols

March 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Daily Update

March 27, 2020  

1. PPE and Use of Personal Masks

COVID-19 Interim Scrub Policy.

Kaiser permanente is providing scrubs for those employees who are providing care and support to patients who meet the criteria or have tested positive for covid-19.  

COVID-19 Interim Scrub Policy
Effective 3/27/2020
The policy applies to all employees who are employed by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
and Health Plan, Inc (KFH/HP) and Permanente Medical Groups (PMGs)

3/27/2020 Daily COVID-19 Huddle Message For Riverside Service Area

This latest COVID-19 update is brought to you by your Medical Center Administrative Team (MCAT). Please print out and share/post daily for your staff and providers.

Below are today’s updates for physicians and staff:

COVID-19 Daily Huddle Message March 25, 2020

Regional Communication
March 25, 2020

1. As COVID-19 continues to spread quickly and related news reports dominate the media, it’s natural to feel anxious and stressed. As you care for others, whether members, patients, or your own family, we want to be sure you prioritize taking care of yourself.

A Message from Valery Robinson

Many of you know me, but for those who do not, I am your USW Local 7600 President, Valery Robinson. I am taking your health/safety and well being very seriously during these unprecedented, critical times.  This is why I want to personally inform you of a very important update regarding PPE.