Kaiser Pharmacy Bargaining Update #1
KP Pharmacy Bargaining Update| April 7, 2025
What happened during our first bargaining session?
Work-life balance was the theme of the day
Today we met with Kaiser Permanente for our first day of bargaining on our pharmacy contract. We started the day by defining our priorities for this year’s contract negotiations and setting expectations on how we will achieve an agreement that benefits both the members and the communities we serve. Negotiations occur through interest-based bargaining and today we focused on our work-life balance. We discussed the time-off approval process and the company’s response time.
One of management’s interests, which we also discussed today, was our dedication to staying in positions longer. We followed up by reiterating our commitment to our patients and agreed to continue the conversation after conducting a member survey to get more information.
This was a good first day and we’re hopeful about our future ability to get the contract you deserve.
We meet with KP again on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and we will send another update for you on what happened then. In the meantime, here’s how you can show KP that we’re united for the contract we deserve:
Follow the UFCW 770 and Alliance of Healthcare Unions social media accounts! These platforms will house the most up-to-date information. Kaiser members can find bargaining updates and other content about the contract there, so make sure you and all of your co-workers follow the accounts to stay informed.
a.UFCW 770:
i.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFCWLOCAL770/
ii.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufcw770/
iii.Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFCW770
iv.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ufcw770
b.Alliance of Healthcare Unions:
i.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHCUnions/
ii.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahcunions
iii.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ahcunions
2. Wear your union buttons! Please continue to show your solidarity by wearing your union buttons!
3. Save the date for May 5, 2025! The Alliance will be holding a Kickoff rally in Southern California. Mark your calendars so we can show up in force and tell Kaiser loud and clear that we’re ready for a strong contract. More information to come on this event! Keep an eye out on your text messages for more details.
4. Join the Contract Action Team! The contract action team is critical to bargaining and to ensuring your co-workers know what’s going on. Commit to informing colleagues, sharing bargaining updates, gathering feedback and mobilizing your co-workers to support all efforts to win a fair contract. Reach out to your Union Rep to join the KP Contract Action Team!
If you have any questions about bargaining or if there is anything else we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to contact your Bargaining Committee Members, Union Representatives, or Stewards.
In Solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee
