The walkout comes as the health care sector is grappling with workforce shortages and burnout stemming from the pandemic.
workers may not wind up being that costly to the California-based health system — but its ultimate resolution could be a sign of things to come for the rest of the industry.on Wednesday, with pay raises and staffing levels as major sticking points.
The nonprofit health system also proposed a $21 minimum wage across multiple markets and a $23 minimum wage in California. Kaiser has also tentatively agreed to increase reimbursement to remote workers for $50 a month for WiFi and $20 a month for phones, as well as a minimum 60-day notice if they are required to return to the office.
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