On Monday, February 9 at 7:00am, all UFCW Kaiser pharmacy and clinical lab members across Southern California and Bakersfield will begin an Unfair Labor Practice strike.
We’re at this moment because Kaiser management chose to break from the agreed upon national bargaining process, walk away from negotiations, and violate federal labor law. Our members gave Kaiser every opportunity to do the right thing and stop their unfair labor practices. Kaiser refused.
Every Alliance union has rejected Kaiser’s effort to divide us and end the national agreement. Kaiser wrote to every local union proposing local bargaining on national issues. Every Alliance union told Kaiser no and referred Kaiser back to our national bargaining committee.
Now, we move forward together.
More than 3,000 UFCW pharmacy and lab workers will be present at picket lines across the region, alongside 31,000 nurses and healthcare professionals with UNAC/UHCP who have already taken ULP strike action. This level of unity sends a clear message that frontline healthcare workers will not be sidelined or silenced.
As you prepare for tomorrow, know that you have the support of your community, patients, and union siblings. Kaiser can break the law, but they cannot break our solidarity.
What to Know for February 9th
You will receive notification early Monday confirming the strike will begin at 7:00am. Once you receive that notification, do not go into work or continue working after 7:00am. Report to your assigned picket location instead.
San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, 92123
San Marcos Medical Center
400 Craven Road
San Marcos, 92078
- Wear your union gear
- Look out for one another and follow strike guidance
- Check UFCW Local 135 communications regularly for updates and resources
- Go to https://ufcw135.com/kaiser-ulp-strike-faqs/ for answers to frequently asked questions
The strike is about unity, visibility, and collective power. Kaiser needs to see our strength, the public needs to hear our message, and management needs to understand that we will not accept delays or disrespect.