Update: April 5
UTSC Bargaining Team Ready for Action
Pictured left to right: Kristen Jenkins, RN | Christina Perryman, PT, MPT | Sandra Chun, RT, MBA | Denver Nino, OTD, OTR/L | Mariam Butler, PT, DPT | Latoya Washington, PT, DPT | Bianka Tulgar, PT, MPT | Lorraine Panganiban, PT, DPT | Daniel Eriksson, PT | Kelli Rubidoux, PT, DPT | Edward Palafox, PT, DPT (not pictured)
Bargaining Begins
2025 bargaining has begun in earnest with our team meeting management’s team on April 3, 2025 at UNAC/UHCP Headquarters in San Dimas.
We conducted the initial work of identifying issues during our meeting with management on April 3 and that work will continue at our next session on April 23.
UTSC Bargaining Dates in April
April 23 – UNAC/UHCP HQ, Room 120
April 24 – UNAC/UHCP HQ, Room 148
April 29 – UNAC/UHCP HQ, Room 120
Member support and engagement with the bargaining process delivers a powerful message to management that we are united and will stand strong together to get the improvements in our contract that we all deserve.
Show your support by wearing your UNAC/UHCP gear on bargaining days! If you don’t have union branded gear you can simply wear blue shirts or polos to show solidarity. And, if you are interested in buying some swag you can easily do so at our online store.
Join us in person to observe bargaining!
Our team always appreciates having you with us as we bargain with management. Your support empowers us at the table and shows management that the members are paying attention to what they do.
Please join us if you can. You must register to attend via Memberlink.
All bargaining sessions are open to all members. We typically bargain from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but some of the time is spent in caucus. If you would like to attend a bargaining session, please be advised you will be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Update: March 14
Southern California Kickoff
We’re ready to work toward a contract that strengthens our labor-management partnership and ensures the best care for our patients. Nearly 30,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals across Southern California are coming together to advocate for wages that attract, retain, and respect the dedicated professionals who keep Kaiser Permanente at the forefront of healthcare.
Representing registered nurses, pharmacists, rehab therapists, optometrists, dietitians, audiologists, health educators, and speech-language pathologists, we know that delivering high-quality care starts with safe staffing. When teams are fully supported, patients receive the best care, and professionals can work at the top of their licenses.
Almost all Southern California KP contracts expire on September 30, 2025. These negotiations are a key opportunity to strengthen our workforce, improve patient outcomes, and reinforce the partnership that has provided high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente patients.
Together, we are committed to solutions that support healthcare professionals, enhance patient care, and uphold our shared mission. Stay engaged—this is our moment to make a real difference.