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Does Kaiser Really Think We are Heroes? Take Action and Let the CEO Know!

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Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic turned our worlds upside down, and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions pushed Kaiser to recognize the sacrifices of our unions’ healthcare workers with a Hero Bonus. Now, Kaiser is trying to short-change thousands of our coalition sisters and brothers, including ESC members, and penalize them for not meeting PSP goals they could not meet during a pandemic — take action today and tell Kaiser CEO Greg Adams that we will not stand for this!

Recognizing Black History Month

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While we strive to celebrate Black History year-round, in recognition of Black History Month, we want to take the opportunity to feature some incredible Black labor leaders at ESC Local 20. Read on to meet some of ESC Local 20 Black member leaders, past and present, who broke barriers and fought — and continue to fight— for economic mobility, stability, and equity on the job. 

ESC Local 20 Condemns Systemic Racism

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ESC Local 20 pledges our commitment to the Black Lives Matters movement. We stand with those in the labor movement who will fight for equality for our Black brothers and sisters. We stand against the use of qualified immunity and union contracts to shield police from the consequences of oppressive violence. Unions have an important role to play in the constant struggle for justice, and we will not allow them to be co-opted to uphold systemic racism.

ESC Local 20 Members on the Front Lines Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

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ESC Local 20 is so proud of our healthcare heroes on the front lines who are fighting hard to provide care to our patients amid the surge of COVID-19, and we are making sure that they are prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccine so they can continue to be the heroes our communities need.

Victory: We Have Won the KP Hero Bonus!

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Our activism has worked! Kaiser has agreed to our demand for a Hero Bonus for all 85,000 members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions across the country, and will be extending our COVID-19 paid leave benefits through March 31 and our childcare grants through April 3.

Kaiser Workers Deserve a Hero Bonus!

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In the last few weeks, thousands of frontline Kaiser healthcare workers across the country have been proudly wearing our buttons to let executives know, “We’ve Earned the Kaiser Hero Bonus!” This week, we are asking you to join us for a moment of silence on Thursday, December 10th as we honor the sacrifices that Kaiser Heroes and our families have endured.

Fundraiser and PG&E Vacation Sale in honor of the life of Mathew Chin

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Please give generously to the family of Mathew Chin, ESC Local 20 member who passed away from COVID-19. Mathew leaves behind two young children and his wife, who is expecting their third child very soon.