Kaiser Permanente Nurses' Strike Continues on Monday

Union says more than 31,000 health care workers will picket at multiple locations across Southern California

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The work stoppage involving 31,000 nurses and other health care professionals at Kaiser Permanente facilities in Southern California will enter its second week on Monday. The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals said picketing will take place at several locations, with state legislators joining the striking nurses at one demonstration. The union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Kaiser, alleging the company walked away from the bargaining table in December.

Why it matters

This strike highlights the ongoing tensions between Kaiser Permanente and its unionized workforce over contract negotiations. The work stoppage could disrupt patient care and access to medical services in the region, underscoring the importance of reaching a fair agreement that addresses the concerns of both the hospital system and its employees.

The details

The striking workers include registered nurses, pharmacists, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants. The union said the strike will continue "until a fair contract is reached." Kaiser Permanente stated it has plans to ensure members and patients receive safe, high-quality care, and has proposed 21.5% wage increases as part of its "strongest national bargaining offer ever."

  • The work stoppage began last Monday, February 3, 2026.
  • Picketing will take place starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals

The union representing the 31,000 striking health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities in Southern California.

Kaiser Permanente

The large health care system that operates hospitals and medical facilities across Southern California, currently engaged in contract negotiations with its unionized workforce.

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What’s next

The union said the strike will continue "until a fair contract is reached." The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This strike highlights the ongoing tensions between Kaiser Permanente and its unionized workforce over contract negotiations, underscoring the importance of reaching a fair agreement that addresses the concerns of both the hospital system and its employees. The work stoppage could disrupt patient care and access to medical services in the region, making a timely resolution critical.