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Nurses in Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii authorized strikes over pay, staffing, and working conditions, with 97% support.
Nurses and healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Hawaii have authorized potential strikes, with overwhelming support in vote results.
Workers, including nurses, lab technicians, and medical staff, are demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions, citing wage disparities of up to 30% compared to mainland counterparts.
The strike authorization follows months of negotiations without resolution, with contracts set to expire in late September 2025.
Union leaders emphasize the need for fair treatment, patient safety, and retention, while Kaiser Permanente says it has offered a 20% wage increase over four years and remains committed to negotiations.
No strike has been scheduled, but the authorization signals readiness to act if no agreement is reached.
Enfermeras en Oregon, Washington y Hawaii autorizaron huelgas por salarios, personal y condiciones de trabajo, con el 97% de apoyo.