"Kaiser Permanente Strikes: Biden Applauds Labor Agreement, UAW Expands, and Oregon/Washington Workers Continue"

Over 85,000 health workers have reached a tentative labor agreement with Kaiser Permanente, avoiding further strikes after the Biden administration intervened in the negotiations. President Biden praised the health workers and emphasized his support for organized labor, stating that "collective bargaining works." The agreement includes a 21% pay hike over four years, minimum wage protections, safeguards against outsourcing, and investments to address short staffing. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su played a crucial role in brokering the deal, with Biden commending her efforts in supporting workers' right to collective bargaining.