Recent labor agreements
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
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
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.
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.
NUHW psych-social employees ratify agreement
March 22, 2022
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
Alliance union agreements ratified
April 16, 2026
Kaiser Permanente and the local unions in the Alliance of Health Care Unions reach 52 new collective bargaining agreements. These help ensure Kaiser Permanente remains a best place to work while supporting our ability to continue to deliver high-quality, affordable care to the members and communities we serve.
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.
