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Kaiser Strike Becomes the Longest Mental Health Strike Ever
Season 2025
Episode 347
After nearly six months on strike, Kaiser Permanente’s Southern California mental health workers are resuming negotiations over key issues like therapy session times, pensions, and wages. Talks had broken down in March, prompting intervention by state officials.
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