Kaiser Members: Contract Ratified!

2015-10-13 19.22.05-1On Tuesday, October 13, we ratified a new 3-year contract coming in with a resounding 98.5% yes vote. Congratulations to all for coming out and casting your ballots. Special thanks to those who came to and participated in negotiations to help secure this contract. Here are some highlights:

  • Retain our pensions and those of new hires
  • Retain no monthly medical premiums and free retiree medical
  • No increase in medical co-payments
  • Wage increase of 9.5% over 3 years
  • One-time lump-sum bonus based on compensable wages earned
  • No adjustment of seniority due to absences over 1 month except for vacation and LOA eligibility

Stay tuned via text blast for info on bonus checks and pay increase. To receive our text blasts, text KAISER to 877877 (standard rates may apply). There is also a sign-up form on our website, on the right sidebar.