Recent labor agreements

As the largest employer of represented health care employees in the country, we negotiate multiple contracts with labor unions each year.

Kaiser Permanente is indisputably one of the most labor-friendly organizations in the United States. As the largest health care union employer in the U.S. — with nearly 80% of our employees working under collective bargaining agreements — we’ve always strived to work cooperatively and constructively with the unions that represent our employees.

Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions

2023

New 4-year agreement ratified

November 9, 2023

National agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition will help ensure Kaiser Permanente remains a best place to work and receive care.

National Union of Healthcare Workers

2025

New NUHW contract ratified in Southern California

May 8, 2025

The new 4-year agreement supports our employees while ensuring Kaiser Permanente’s members and patients will continue to have timely access to the exceptional, high-quality mental health care they deserve.

2022

Kaiser Permanente therapists ratify new contract

October 21, 2022

New 4-year agreement with NUHW in Northern California will enable greater collaboration aimed at improving access to mental health care.

2022
March 22, 2022

NUHW psych-social employees ratify agreement

The agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers ensures high-quality mental health care and competitive wages and benefits.

Alliance of Health Care Unions

2021

New 4-year agreement ratified

December 9, 2021

National agreement between Kaiser Permanente and Alliance of Health Care Unions includes annual wage increases and new staffing language for patient and worker safety. It maintains excellent benefits and innovative programs to provide career development and advancement opportunities.