Strike FAQ

If you are working Sunday night, give report at 7:00 AM and walk out with your coworkers . It's OK if it's a little later than 7:00 AM.  If you are NOT working Sunday night, join us on the picket line at 6:30 AM on Monday, Nov. 15 so we're there to greet everyone walking out.

We're striking until our demands are met and we've reached a strong agreement for our members to ratify. You should talk to your local union leaders about how long you are able to join us on the strike line.

We fully expect KP to keep health benefits intact. KP has never stopped health benefit coverage for striking workers. It would be logistically difficult to do as well as damaging to their public image. If KP decided to halt benefits they are required to provide notice to workers to sign up for COBRA benefits.

No. If managers guilt or pressure you to work in order to continue patient care you should tell them you are standing with your coworkers to strike for the strong contracts our professions and our patients deserve. Report instances of guilt, pressure, or retaliation to your staff representative.

Dues are collected based on hours worked for the employer. As long as you are not working, you will not pay dues.

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No. Many RNs and health care professionals are able to pick up per-diem shifts at non-KP facilities outside the 12 hours per week members are expected to join a picket line. This strike is the short-term sacrifice we must all make together in order to secure a better future for all of us.

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Do not clock into work beginning 7:00 AM November 15 until our strike successfully ends. Join a picket line near you 12 hours per week every week of the strike.

Give report, clock out at 7:00 AM, and walkout with your coworkers.

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Do not report to work. Join us onthe picket line instead.

Both strikes are protected and you cannot be terminated. Right now, we have given a 10-day notice to the employer that we are striking in order to win the strong contracts our professions and patients deserve and to protest unfair labor practices the employer has committed.

It's never been more important to raise standards for HCWs and patients. KP's proposals are dangerous for our professions and our patients -- we're striking to win the contracts we deserve and to protest unfair labor practices conducted by Kaiser.

No. Once we are on strike we should only use KP facilities as patients.

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Your manager can and will ask you if you plan to strike. They legally cannot force you to answer, but the best answer is, "I'm standing with my coworkers to strike for our patients and our professions."

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It is illegal for the employer to retaliate against workers for participating in protected concerted activities including striking. Report instances of threats, guilt, or retaliation to your staff representative.

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While we could picket every location, initially we are picketing in strategic locations that put the most public pressure on the employer: Medical Centers and critical MOBs. We will update you of any additional sites.

The most important thing every single member can do is to participate in our strike no matter where you work — whether that's in a hospital, clinic, or at home — do not work for KP during our strike.  Organize a carpool with coworkers to join a picket line 12 hours per week every week of the strike.

All UNAC/UHCP members are expected to join a picket line for a minimum of 12 hours per week and strongly encouraged to join us for more.

Report at your start time, give report, clock out at 7:00 AM and walk out with your coworkers.

You do not need toshow up to the facility.Instead, come to apicket line.