Thurs 11/18: Join the 24-Hour Sympathy Strike in support of IUOE Local 39

For 61 days, IUOE Local 39 has been on strike for better wages and conditions. Although Kaiser in Southern California and the Guild for Professional Pharmacists have reached tentative deals and averted strikes, in Northern California, Kaiser continues to drag on the strike as they refuse to bargain in good faith. 

In solidarity with IUOE Local 39, Kaiser Permanente employees in Northern California represented by SEIU-UHW, OPEIU Local 29, and IFPTE Local 20 in the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions will hold a 24-hour sympathy strike beginning this Thursday, November 18th at 7am. Please join our brothers and sisters from Local 39 as they say no to Kaiser’s unacceptable terms that prioritize profits over employee retention and patient care standards.

What: 24-Hour Sympathy Strike in support of IUOE Local 39 members 

Where: San Jose Kaiser on 250 Hospital Parkway, San Jose, CA 95119; and, Santa Clara Kaiser on 700 Lawrence Expressway Santa Clara, CA 95051

When: From 7am on Thursday 11/18 through 7am on Friday 11/19

Who: Union Members, Community Allies, Elected Officials

Friday 11/19: NUHW & CNA Sympathy Strike in support of IUOE Local 39

On Friday, November 19th, CNA and NUHW Kaiser workers will hold a sympathy strike from 7-10am and 2-5pm at all Northern California Kaiser hospitals. Please join in solidarity with IUOE Local 39 workers.

Tues 11/16: Critical Santa Clara County Redistricting Commission Meeting with the Board of Supervisors 

On Tuesday, November 16th at 2pm, the Board of Supervisors will hold an important redistricting conversation over Zoom to deliberate which county district map they will implement. This meeting is critical. If there aren't sufficient public comments in support of the Unity Map, the Board of Supervisors may remove the Unity map from its consideration. 

We ask that you prioritize this meeting, leave a public comment, and submit a written email to the Board of Supervisors. The Unity Map is the only map being considered that will uplift the voices of working families in Santa Clara County. We need your help to make sure it gets implemented. Please email [email protected] for public comment talking points, our email template, and more information on the Unity Map.  

Action Items: 

1. Tomorrow Tuesday 11/16 at 2pm — Leave a public comment at the 11/16 Board of Supervisors Meeting in support of the Unity Map (Item 13). Click here to join.
2. Use our template to email the BOS in support of the Unity Map.

Wed 11/17: Final San José Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting

On Wednesday, November 17th at 6pm, the San José Citizen Redistricting Commission will meet over Zoom for the final time to decide which district maps they will advance to the City Council. The commission’s decision on Wednesday depends significantly on public comment, so we urge you to join the meeting and speak in support of the Unity Map. Your participation will help ensure that San José draws equitable district lines that work for all, not just the privileged few. For talking points and more information on the Unity Map, email [email protected]

What: Leave a public comment at the final San José Citizen Redistricting Commission Meeting

When: Wednesday, November 17th at 6pm

Where: Over Zoom. Click here to join.