Kaiser mental health workers reach deal after nearly seven-month strike
Source: 10news.com
By: Dani Miskell
Posted 11:46 PM, May 05, 2025
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — After 196 days on the picket line, Kaiser Permanente's mental health workers have finally reached a tentative agreement with the healthcare giant.
The breakthrough comes after one of the longest healthcare worker strikes in recent California history, with union members set to vote on the new contract Thursday.
Despite the agreement, the transition back to work hasn't been smooth for all employees.
Jim Clifford, a therapist with 24 years of service at Kaiser, experienced an unexpected setback when attempting to return to his position on Monday.
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more than 2,000 mental health workers across Southern California were pushing for:
Better compensation
Increased time for patient care
Restoration of pension benefits