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July 2, 2026
An update on contract negotiations
Why the timing of next steps is so important for you.
June 11, 2026
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW move to mediation
The decision came after the National Union of Healthcare Workers rejected …
April 3, 2026
Bargaining continues with key proposals on the table
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW met for the 31st time since bargaining began …
March 16, 2026
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW meet for 29th bargaining session
With a one-day strike called by the union for March 18, Kaiser Permanente …
March 4, 2026
Kaiser Permanente again presents a comprehensive proposal 
Negotiations are at a turning point.
January 28, 2026
Bargaining continues in 25th session since July 2025
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW have important conversations about safety.
January 21, 2026
First session in 2026 aimed at forward momentum and progress
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW met for the 24th time since bargaining began …
December 17, 2025
Final session of 2025 concludes with one tentative agreement
Four additional bargaining dates set to kick off the new year.
December 10, 2025
A productive 22nd NUHW bargaining session
 After a 3-week hiatus, 3 tentative agreements were reached.
November 18, 2025
Busy day at the bargaining table for Kaiser Permanente and NUHW 
Several responses to proposals were shared in 21st bargaining session.
November 11, 2025
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW check in on outstanding proposals
Three responses were shared in the 20th bargaining session.
November 7, 2025
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW reach one tentative agreement
Additional sessions in December were confirmed.
October 31, 2025
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW continue negotiations
Four proposals were exchanged in 18th bargaining session.
October 28, 2025
2 tentative agreements reached in 17th session
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW continue making progress at the bargaining table.
October 16, 2025
Bargaining continues during 16th session
Additional counterproposals exchanged between Kaiser Permanente and NUHW.
October 11, 2025
Another tentative agreement reached in bargaining
Additional counterproposals exchanged between Kaiser Permanente and NUHW.
October 6, 2025
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW exchange multiple proposals
Session marked by continued dialogue.
October 2, 2025
Key proposals reintroduced at NUHW bargaining
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW reach a tentative agreement on associate licensure …
September 30, 2025
Tailoring mental health care to the needs of our members
Recognizing that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, …
September 26, 2025
Bargaining continues with meaningful exchange of proposals
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers exchange …
September 24, 2025
Bargaining gains momentum with 2 new tentative agreements
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers agree on …
September 22, 2025
NUHW bargaining sessions provide robust exchanges
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers discuss …
September 17, 2025
Progress continues in NUHW bargaining sessions
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers exchange …
August 29, 2025
Negotiations focus on patient access, therapist support 
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW continue to exchange and consider proposals.
August 26, 2025
Kaiser Permanente and NUHW bargaining update
Our proposals to the National Union of Healthcare Workers seek greater …
August 15, 2025
NUHW bargaining progresses
Discussions at the bargaining table focused on the job duties and workload …
August 13, 2025
Third tentative agreement reached
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers continue …
July 31, 2025
Second tentative agreement reached
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers reached …
July 24, 2025
NUHW bargaining continues in Northern California
Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers reached …
July 11, 2025
NUHW bargaining update in Northern California
In a second bargaining session, Kaiser Permanente and the National Union …
July 8, 2025
NUHW bargaining begins in Northern California
First day of negotiations between Kaiser Permanente and the National Union …

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