June 4th, 2011
Over Kaiser’s Opposition, NUHW Helps Pass Bill Designed to Stop Excessive Rate Hikes by Insurers
Last Thursday, the state Assembly passed a bill that empowers regulators to reject excessive rate hikes proposed by health insurers like Kaiser Permanente. Authored by Assemblymember Mike Feuer, Assembly Bill 52 was passed by a vote of 47 to 28. AB 52 would require Kaiser Permanente and other insurers licensed by the Department of Managed […]
June 3rd, 2011
SEIU’s Latest Lie
SEIU’s pension plan: critically underfunded and in the red zone Click here or on the image below to read the full notice. Dear Brothers and Sisters: You’ve probably heard SEIU’s latest lie. Maybe you saw it in a piece of SEIU junk mail or were interrupted by an unwelcome phone call to your home. This time, they’re […]
May 26th, 2011
New video from last week’s Kaiser strike
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Last week, 2,500 Kaiser workers all over Southern California went on strike to protect patient care and to reject Kaiser management’s attempts to cut our benefits. We want to share this new video with you to show just how spirited and united our picket line was! See it for yourself – and then email it […]
May 22nd, 2011
Kaiser Strike Picture Slideshow
To add your pictures to the slideshow, email them to lwoodhouse@nuhw.org. See media clips from the strike at KaiserUnited.org!
May 21st, 2011
Historic NUHW Strike by 2,500 Kaiser Workers
Dear Brothers and Sisters: This Wednesday, 2,500 NUHW members in Southern California engaged in a major one-day strike against Kaiser Permanente. Nearly 2,000 of us were on the picket line at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center, sending an unmistakable message to management: We want a contract that protects patients and keeps our benefits intact. With […]