Thousands of nurses and health care workers represented by UNAC/UHCP began an open-ended strike at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California and Hawaii, citing stalled negotiations and alleged unfair labor practices by management. The walkout affects dozens of hospitals and clinics and follows months of bargaining disputes, including claims that Kaiser abandoned talks late last year. Kaiser says negotiations are ongoing and that not all affiliated unions are participating in the strike.
See "31,000 nurses to strike at Kaiser Permanente in California, Hawaii, union says", Staff, Reuters, January 28, 2026