KP Update: Majority of Colorado Ready to Strike

Despite efforts by Kaiser executives to divide and confuse us over the past week, Colorado KP members are showing they’re united and ready to strike if necessary.

By Friday, a majority – over 50% – of SEIU Local 105 Kaiser members have signed the pledge to strike!

We have to keep up the momentum. Contact your stewards or organizers about signing the strike pledge today!

STILL…KAISER REFUSES TO DO REAL BARGAINING

When Kaiser tried to bargain over email and phone call on July 26th – the coalition of unions representing 85,000 workers made it clear we are ready for real, in-person negotiations.

“We are open to discussing our proposal and any new proposal from Kaiser IN PERSON with our full elected national bargaining committee. Please send us dates you are available to do that.”

The response from Kaiser management since our coalition response was sent last week???? Crickets.

Across the country, our KP coworkers have our back: 

“It is unacceptable that you would give your CEO a 60% pay raise but think a medical assistant in Denver should only get 1%. Our California members understand we will need those Denver medical assistants to stand with us in the future — and we won’t sell them down the river.”

WEEKLY STRIKE Q&A

Q: Can I be fired for going on strike?

A: No. Employees have a right to strike under the National Labor Relations Act and you cannot be fired for going on strike.  This right applies to all employees, including probationary employees, part-time, full-time, etc.

You can click here for a link to the National Labor Relations Board for further details https://www.nlrb.gov/strikes