Until We Meet Again

On May 25, we will be returning to the bargaining table. Thus far, we have accomplished the following:
• No sick day take away and improved sick days cash out .
• More money in the training funds and assurances that Kaiser will provide training for members in case of redeployment or position elimination.
• A joint committee that will develop ways to hold managers accountable for improving the partnership.
• More control over how Performance Sharing Program (PSP) raises are distributed .
Even though we have done well, on May 25-27 we return to the bargaining table to discuss our benefits and wages .

In previous bargaining sessions, Kaiser management described their current cost structure as "unsustainable” and said that “changes must be made.” Even though this statement is somewhat vague, I am sure we can agree that it is not aligned with the union's goals:
• Winning raises for everyone
• Keeping all our benefits
• Guaranteeing long-term job security

We have three days to discuss these complex economic issues in the hopes of winning a desirable outcome. Showing Kaiser we are united and organized will secure our position and outcome at the bargaining table. That means we need to purple up, sticker up, and get loud and proud in all the facilities for a strong new contract.


In unity,
Angela