Kaiser Permanente has received a strike notice from the Alliance of Health Care Unions

Since May, we have been negotiating in good faith with the Alliance of Health Care Unions on a new national agreement that supports our employees, maintains our status as a best place to work, and ensures affordable care for our members.

The unions that make up the Alliance have issued notice/s for a 5-day strike beginning October 14 across Southern California. While strike notices are a common bargaining tactic, this doesn’t mean a strike will actually happen. We’ll continue bargaining in good faith with the Alliance and will work to reach an agreement before a strike occurs.

If a strike does happen, our hospitals and medical offices will stay open. We have robust plans in place to ensure continued care.

It’s possible that we may need to reschedule some non-urgent appointments and elective surgeries.

If you have an appointment scheduled between October 14 - 19, please don't cancel or reschedule. We’ll reach out to you if we have to reschedule your care.

Your care is our priority. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any potential inconvenience this may cause.

How to get prescriptions

During a strike, some of our pharmacies may need to close. Should this occur, rest assured you can fill new and urgent prescriptions at any open Kaiser Permanente pharmacy. kp.org/pharmacy will be your best source for finding the closest open pharmacy.

For refills, our mail order delivery service is the most convenient option.

Prescription delivery

Sign up for our mail order delivery service on kp.org/pharmacy or our app. KP.org will provide you with an estimated delivery time based on recent mail trends.

Contact Member Services

If you have questions about the information provided here, please call Member Services, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed holidays). Note: Hold times may be longer than usual during a strike. We apologize for any inconvenience.

For medical advice, you can contact our appointment and advice line at 1-833-KP-4-CARE. If you think you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Learn more about Kaiser Permanente bargaining with the Alliance.