Kaiser Permanente is bracing for a new strike by approximately 3,000 pharmacy and lab workers starting February 9, as an ongoing strike by over 31,000 nurses and health workers continues into its second week. The healthcare provider has advised members to complete any urgent lab tests before the strike and noted that while hospitals remain operational, some outpatient services may temporarily close, with specific prioritization for urgent cases. Unions claim Kaiser has stalled negotiations, leading to a call for the strike, while Kaiser insists it has been negotiating in good faith.
