Union workers and Kaiser Permanente have reached a tentative deal following the largest strike in U.S. health care history, according to the health care giant. Related Articles Health | Kaiser agrees to $200 million settlement after behavioral health investigationsKaiser agrees to $200 million settlement after behavioral health investigations Health | Negotiations to resume between Kaiser Permanente, workersNegotiations to resume between Kaiser Permanente, workers Health | Kaiser Permanente unions lay groundwork for another strike in NovemberKaiser Permanente unions lay groundwork for another strike in November Health | Kaiser Permanente workers warn of potential second strikeKaiser Permanente workers warn of potential second strike Health | Kaiser chops jobs in Bay Area and Southern California The new deal, which will be in effect until Oct. 1, 2027, is expected to be ratified on Oct. 18, according to a Kaiser spokesperson. “The frontline health care workers of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are excited to have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente,” SEIU-United Health Workers said at 4:07 a.m. Friday. The frontline healthcare workers of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are excited to have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente. Pay and short staffing were among the list of grievances the union had against the health care provider.

Source: CNN October 13, 2023 12:29 UTC