Understanding the value of a Kaiser Permanente job

This message was sent to Alliance-represented employees on Thursday, September 19.

At Kaiser Permanente, you help shape the future of health care in America. You are among the best and most committed people in the industry — people who are passionate about their work and take pride in improving the health of our communities and making lives better.

Our positive relationship with the Alliance of Health Care Unions and its leadership is built on mutual respect and shared values. The productive and collaborative nature of our ongoing negotiations, along with our strong proposal, reflects the long-standing partnership we’ve built with the Alliance, and our shared commitment to your success and well-being.

Being a part of the country’s largest mission-driven health care organization has its rewards. You can build a career and long-term financial security through competitive pay, generous benefits, and meaningful investments in your well-being and professional growth. Kaiser Permanente’s September 12 proposal to the Alliance of Health Care Unions reflects our deep commitment to being a best place to work and receive care.

Here’s what our offer could mean for you.

• Highest proposed first- and second-year increases: Across-the-board raises totaling 20% over 4 years, with a 6.5% increase in the first and second year — these are the biggest pay increases proposed for the first 2 years of a national agreement in 25 years. The offer includes proposed increases for the following years of 4% and 3%, respectively.
• More money in your paycheck: An Alliance-represented employee currently earning an average hourly wage of $64 and working 1,700 hours per year could see about $7,000 more in the first year alone.
• Boosted retirement savings: Our proposal also provides a 1% lump sum employer contribution to defined contribution saving plans in each of the first 2 years of the contract. For example, this means approximately $2,200 in contributions for an Alliance-represented employee currently earning an average hourly wage of $64 and working 1,700 hours per year. These contributions aren’t taxed right away and can grow over time with investment returns.
• Enhanced benefits: Improvements to active and retiree medical benefits, plus increased funding for education, training, and trust funds to support your career growth.
• No benefit reductions: All current benefits are maintained or enhanced by our offer.

Altogether, our proposal represents a significant increase in value over the current contract, which means more money in the bank. See our offer on the table for yourself.

At Kaiser Permanente, your passion, values, and unique talents make a difference. We’re proud to invest in you with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career opportunities.

We’ve put a strong offer on the table that enhances these things and more. We remain committed to reaching a fair agreement that benefits employees and ensures our members and patients will continue to have access to high-quality, affordable care.