UNAC/UHCP Stands Strong: Supporting Our NorCal Siblings in Bargaining
Who:
UNAC / UHCP continues to grow our union of healthcare professionals and welcomed Northern California Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists , Nurse Midwives, Physician Assistants, and Midwives and Licensed Acupuncturists last year. These new members have been bargaining with Kaiser NorCal for their first contract, and we stand in solidarity to show our unity.
What:
On March 11, 2025, UNAC/UHCP held an informational picket outside Kaiser Roseville to support our NorCal siblings facing stalled negotiations. An informational picket raises awareness about labor issues, like Kaiser’s slow movement on a fair contract. This was not a strike but a call for change. We also support our affiliates: UTNC (United Therapists of NorCal), where bargaining hasn’t started, and UPAC (United Physician Assistants of California), where negotiations are progressing.
Where & When:
We traveled from Burbank to Sacramento and then to Roseville to set up the picket outside Kaiser Roseville. This effort is part of our broader push to improve conditions across all Kaiser facilities. Bargaining began last year, but progress remains slow.
Why:
Kaiser NorCal has not engaged in good faith bargaining, leaving our NorCal siblings without a contract. A fair contract ensures better staffing, fair pay, and improved patient care. As frontline healthcare workers, we know that standing together leads to change.
How:
We organized, held signs, and made our voices heard. Our message to Kaiser is clear: negotiate fairly and stop delaying progress. UNAC/UHCP stands united, whether bargaining is stalled or advancing.
What’s Next?
Kaiser NorCal has a history of slow negotiations, but UNAC/UHCP is determined to change that. Everything we fight for—better staffing, fair pay, and respect—strengthens Kaiser and benefits our communities. Local bargaining begins on March 14. Stay tuned for updates as we continue the fight for a fair contract! Showing solidarity in NorCal shows Kaiser that we are united in SoCal and to expect a united front as we begin bargaining as well.