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75,000 employees of the Kaiser Permanente medical group have been on strike since October 4. They demand a better distribution of profits. Reporting.
The 75,000 employees of Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest private hospital groups in the United Statesdemand profit sharing. They started a 3-day strike on Wednesday October 4. “The minimum wage is 17 dollars an hour and we demand 25″indicates an x-ray technician. Across the country, employees are also demanding improved working conditions. Since the pandemic, many employees have left the healthcare sector.
Negotiations in progress
“These large companies must have more recognition towards their employees. It is thanks to us that they are billionaires. All I want to do is work so I can make ends meet“, assures an employee. Negotiations are underway between unions and group management. She said she was disappointed with the movement. It ensures that its medical centers remain open during the strike.