On October 4, 2023, 75,000 Kaiser nurses, pharmacists, and other workers walked off the job in the largest healthcare strike in US history.

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The workers are striking over staffing shortages and pay, which they say have led to a decline in the quality of care for Kaiser patients.

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The workers are striking for a number of reasons, including: Staffing shortages: Kaiser has been struggling to recruit and retain staff, which has led to increased workloads and stress for remaining workers.

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Pay: The workers say they are underpaid and that their wages have not kept up with the cost of living.

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Quality of care: The workers say that the staffing shortages have led to a decline in the quality of care for Kaiser patients.

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The workers are demanding that Kaiser: Hire more staff to address the staffing shortages. Increase wages to reflect the rising cost of living. Invest in improving the quality of care for Kaiser patients..

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The length of the strike is unknown, but the workers have said that they will not return to work until their demands are met.

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The strike by Kaiser nurses, pharmacists and other workers could drag on for weeks or even months, as both sides remain committed to their positions.

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The strike by Kaiser workers is a historic event with the potential to have a significant impact on the healthcare industry.

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