The Kaiser Permanente contracts have been ratified!
You came together with thousands of UFCW siblings to vote YES!
The new four-year contract with Kaiser Permanente has been ratified by an overwhelming majority of votes! Because of the countless Solidarity Tuesdays, petitions, speaking out on social media and in the news, and the powerful three-day unfair labor practice strike, you won a historic UFCW-wide contract that delivers:
- 21.5% ATB wage increases (plus additional increases) bringing the total value to 25% – 30% for many members
- Improved PSP formula
- Increased longevity premiums
- Contract alignment across all of UFCW (nine separate expiration dates will be aligned into one common expiration date)
Additionally, at the local tables, you won:
Southern California CLS/MLT
- Increased longevity pay
- Additional paid time for educational programs for benefited members
Southern California Pharmacy
- Longevity increases
- Additional differential pay for ambulatory oncology hours
What’s next?
Return to Partnership
Effective Monday, March 30, 2026, you will return to full participation in partnership activities, where discussions will begin on how we can reconstitute, clarify, and strengthen the Labor Management Partnership between the Alliance and all of its member unions and Kaiser Permanente. We’ll keep you posted on what that will look like moving forward.
Local Bargaining Power
Another important change moving forward is that all issues that were previously handled nationally will now be included in local agreements. This means local bargaining committees will have greater control over the issues that most affect members in their facilities and regions, while still coordinating with other Alliance unions when needed.
Stay Ready, Stay United
This campaign was unlike any we’ve run before, and because of the strength and solidarity you showed this time around, we’re only going to be that much stronger when we come back to the table in four years. Kaiser has shown that they are willing to go to extremes to keep you from getting the contracts you deserve. So, stay ready, stay united, and stay connected with your co-workers and your KP siblings across facilities, locals, and the country.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Union Representative.