Kaiser South Bay Health Care Professional Association
Staff Representative – Larry Rick, PA
Larry@unac-ca.org
Officer contact: unionunac@gmail.com
For representation: ineedaunacrep@gmail.com
Hospital President – Angela Gonzalez, RN
Clinic President – Milton Kaimoana, RN
Secretary – Yadira Velazquez, RN
Treasurer – Teresa Alcala, RN
Parliamentarian – Susan Anderson, RN
Delegate to Exec. Council – Jeanine Menzies, RN
Communication Specialist – Rose Kaw, RN
Political Action Chair – Charmaine Morales, RN
Contract Specialist – Charmaine Morales, RN
KSBHPACS@gmail.com
South Bay (Kaiser) News
posted on February 16th, 2012
All UNAC/UHCP members are strongly encouraged to attend National Negotiations to see first-hand how our issues and concerns are addressed as we negotiate our new contract.
Register to Attend Bargaining:
1. Sign up on line at unacuhcp.org/socal2012signup or
2. Fill out the I’ll Be There registration card and turn it into your Affiliate Officers or UNAC/UHCP staff. Download the card here.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Will I get to be in the room… Read more
posted on February 15th, 2012
Governor Jerry Brown announced late Tuesday he signed Senate Bill 98, the legislation reconstituting the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The entire board will be reappointed under the new bill.
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posted on February 10th, 2012
Last week ballots were counted in an election held by the UNAC/UHCP Executive Committee to elect our representatives to serve on the National Bargaining Committee. We are pleased to announce that the following leaders will be representing us:
Ken Deitz, RN, UNAC/UHCP President
Barbara Blake, RN, UNAC/UHCP State Secretary
Bill Rouse, UNAC/UHCP Executive Assistant to the Officers
Pam Brodersen, NP, Kaiser Downey Medical Office President, UNAC/UHCP
Cindy Klein, RN, Kaiser Riverside… Read more
posted on February 7th, 2012
From this month’s newsletter, the most important thing you can do this month to help our bargaining team as we head into contract negotiations is fill out a local bargaining survey if you haven’t already. You can do so online at: unacuhcp.org/kaiserlocalsurvey
To stay up-to-date on contract negotiations, check out unacuhcp.org/bargaining2012
For more information about KSBHPA, download the full newsletter.
posted on February 3rd, 2012
We have the responsibility in our negotiations with Kaiser this year to make sure that we secure what we have as we go forward into our future. Falling back is not an option. We all need to step up–be active, educated and informed. Unionized workers in our country have faced difficult negotiations in every industry. Our negotiations are likely to be no different.
Go to Kaiser Contract Campaign Website Read more
posted on January 10th, 2012
Together, let’s imagine our future. We have the responsibility in these negotiations to make sure that we secure what we have as we go forward into our future. Falling back is not an option. We all need to step up–be active, educated and informed. Unionized workers in our country have faced difficult negotiations in every industry. Our negotiations are likely to be no different.
Please complete the local bargaining survey online here.
As Kaiser… Read more
posted on January 5th, 2012
From this month’s newsletter, information on our upcoming negotiations:
Some important dates related to the 2012 Kaiser Contract Campaign
January 17, 2012: Launch of UNAC/UHCP local bargaining survey. This survey is where we the members will provide input on key issues that need to be addressed in our local bargaining, which begins once national bargaining is completed. This survey will be available online and in paper form. Our CAT team and leadership will be helping… Read more
posted on November 29th, 2011
Bargaining with Kaiser begins March 6, 2012. The first step in winning a fair contract that guarantees what we fought so hard to achieve is to complete our National Bargaining Survey online
here.
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posted on November 7th, 2011
In 2011 UNAC/UHCP continues its commitment to make sure members are well educated on the benefits, rights and guarantees we have won in our union contract. Check out the attached leaflets on a variety of issues so that you can TAKE CHARGE!
Contract Education – National Bargaining 2012
Contract Education – 24 Hour Clock
Contract Negotiations – How it all Works
Contract Education – Grievance and Arbitration Procedure
Contract Education – Vacation
Contract Education… Read more
posted on August 24th, 2011
More than 100 union members, including UNAC/UHCP RNs gathered in front of Ralphs in San Diego to protest the unreasonable contract takeaways, in particular to health benefits, by Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons.
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posted on July 27th, 2011
During a time when unions and collective bargaining rights are under attack, we must make every effort to support other unions and their members. UNAC/UHCP members from Kaiser South Bay did just that in late July.
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posted on June 2nd, 2011
In the last year, UNAC/UHCP has emailed out critical information to members about contract negotiations, license notices, and health care benefits. Don’t be left out because we don’t have your email address. Send us your email address at publicaffairs@unac-ca.org along with your name and your affiliate.
posted on May 19th, 2011
Members learn how to serve as effective affiliate representatives throughout the grievance and arbitration processes.
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posted on May 10th, 2011
The Kaiser South Bay Health Care Professional Association partnered with Kaiser for a special Nurses Appreciation luncheon in honor of Nurses Week.
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posted on May 6th, 2011
The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals salutes our members for the important work they do everyday.
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posted on April 29th, 2011
Kaiser RNs are patient advocates in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act.
Out of concern for the chronic and growing problem of verbal orders given in non-emergency situations, Kaiser RNs are circulating and signing a petition to Kaiser Permanente management calling for an immediate investigation and quick resolution of the problem.
Click here to sign the petition. Add your name to the hundreds of Kaiser RNs who have already signed.
Click here to download a leaflet to share… Read more
posted on April 20th, 2011
RNs were greeted with a smile and a free Jamba Juice by their UNAC/UHCP co-workers after learning about their innovative Performance Sharing Plan (PSP), which can earn them end-of-year bonuses for meeting certain goals for patient and employee health, safety and satisfaction.
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posted on April 18th, 2011
Members of the United Nurses Association/Union of Health Care Professionals Retirees Council Committee met in the UNAC/UHCP San Dimas office to plan for the future. Committee member Barbara Jordan, RN, said, “UNAC/UHCP does not end when you retire. It is a new beginning.”
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posted on March 28th, 2011
Several thousand nurses, teachers, Teamsters, electricians, and other union members marched in downtown Los Angeles to protest the attacks taking place on unions across the country.
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posted on March 8th, 2011
Nurses screened hundreds of patients, and optometrists gazed into more than 200 eyeballs at this year’s African American Men’s Health and Empowerment Summit. Though the program is known as the Black Barbershop Outreach Program, this year’s event was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, a sign of its continued growth and success.
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posted on January 25th, 2011
Members at Kaiser South Bay recently participated in UNAC/UHCP’s Basic Labor Management Training Class where they earn continuing education credits to become more familiar with the union, its benefits and how to navigate the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the grievance process.
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posted on January 15th, 2011
posted on December 16th, 2010
The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) congratulates affiliate members at six of its represented hospitals named to Leapfrog’s 2010 Top Hospitals list. The awardees were selected from a field of almost 1200 hospitals measured on crucial areas of patient safety and quality care.
“Our registered nurse and health care professionals are the frontlines of patient care at their facilities,” stated Kathy J. Sackman, RN, president of UNAC/UHCP. “They work with… Read more
posted on November 24th, 2010
Kaiser South Bay UNAC/UHCP members joined their colleagues at the medical center’s second annual Trick, Treat and Trek 5K Run/Walk and Thrive Fair on October 27, as part of Kaiser Permanente’s Healthy Workforce program. The program was negotiated as part of Kaiser’s 2005 National Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which includes UNAC/UHCP.
The Trick, Treat and Trek event is one of the first Healthy Workforce… Read more
posted on November 18th, 2010
Kaiser South Bay Health Care Professional Association members sadly report the loss of their beloved member Jacqueline Felisco, RN. Jackie worked as a Registered Nurse with Kaiser South Bay beginning in 2007. Her coworkers fondly remember her as a true friend who was always ready and willing to lend a hand and never failed to light up the room with her infectious laugh and warm smile.
Jackie’s absence is felt by all those whose lives… Read more
posted on September 8th, 2010
Troy Seagondollar, RN-BC, MSN, currently serves as the UNAC/UHCP Registered Nurse technology liaison, a position that works jointly with Kaiser and UNAC/UHCP to address issues that arise regarding Kaiser’s electronic medical records system, KP HealthConnect.
This Labor-Management Partnership assignment allows Troy to: give nurses a voice in the enhancements and changes made to KP HealthConnect build a support system for nurses at the medical centers; and engage more RNs at the medical centers.
Troy has… Read more
posted on September 8th, 2010
NLRB Dismisses Charges – In a recent ruling, UNAC/UHCP was cleared of any misconduct during the Chino Valley organizing campaign that preceded the Registered Nurses vote to unionize in April. Following the election victory the hospital, owned by Prime Healthcare Services, filed 29 objections with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging UNAC/UHCP election misconduct. On July 7, an Administrative Law Judge from the NLRB overruled all the hospital’s objections, clearing the way for us… Read more
posted on July 8th, 2010
“In a tough economy, this Agreement is remarkable – it sets a national standard for wage increases and maintenance of all benefits.”
- Kathy J. Sackman, RN
UNAC/UHCP President
A new two-year National Agreement was reached between the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions (CKPU) and Kaiser Permanente on May 28 and was approved by the CKPU Delegates Conference on June 12. UNAC/UHCP held member informational meetings the week of June 14… Read more
posted on July 7th, 2010
The votes are in and the results are clear: the Kaiser National Agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by UNAC members. Ballots were mailed the week of June 28, and voting was complete the week of July 6.
The new Agreement provides for 3.5% across-the-board wage increases on October 1 of 2010 and 2011 for UNAC/UHCP-represented RNs, NPs and PAs; an improved wage grid for ODs effective October 1, 2010 and a 3% ATB on October 1,… Read more
posted on May 8th, 2010
Negotiations for a new national agreement started in early April between Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, including UNAC/UHCP. Three multi-day sessions have been held, and a fourth session is scheduled in late May.
Negotiations are being conducted by a 111-member Common Issues Committee (CIC). The CIC is composed of 68 union representatives and 43 KP management participants. UNAC/UHCP is represented on the CIC by Kathy Sackman, RN, UNAC/UHCP President; Ken Deitz,… Read more
posted on May 7th, 2010
Negotiations for a new national agreement started in early April between Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, including UNAC/UHCP. Three multi-day sessions have been held, and a fourth session is scheduled in late May.
Negotiations are being conducted by a 111-member Common Issues Committee (CIC). The CIC is composed of 68 union representatives and 43 KP management participants. UNAC/UHCP is represented on the CIC by Kathy Sackman, RN, UNAC/UHCP President; Ken Deitz,… Read more
posted on March 8th, 2010
KP national bargaining is set to begin April 6th and is expected to continue through late May or early June. As with the previous two contracts, local bargaining will begin after the completion of national talks. National bargaining will be different this year, with a single committee of senior leadership and rank and file employees undertaking the work. Using a proportionality formula, UNAC/UHCP has been allocated six committee positions.
Representing us will be: Kathy J.… Read more
posted on March 8th, 2010
UNAC/UHCP – The 2010 Advanced Labor-Management class schedule has been set. The two-day class will be held March 17-18, June 16-17, September 15-16 and November 17-18 at the UNAC/UHCP San Dimas office. To register, contact the UNAC/UHCP office.
Kaiser– As a result of KP reaching its 2009 financial performance target, Kaiser union members with at least a year of employment received a 1% employer-paid contribution to their retirement savings plan account in early March.… Read more
posted on January 8th, 2010
Your union dues support UNAC/UHCP’s efforts to strengthen the voices of health care professionals. Dues, established by the UNAC/UHCP Constitution, are based on the wage rates at each affiliate. As wage rates increase, dues go up proportionally.
For 2010, dues for full-time and part-time RNs, NPs, and PAs at Kaiser Permanente will be $47.74 per pay period, effective the pay period ending January 2, 2010. For Per Diems in these job categories, dues will be… Read more
posted on October 13th, 2008
The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions (of which UNAC/UHCP is a part) and the Kaiser Permanente Partnership Group (the senior leadership team of health plan and physician executives) have approved the 2008 reopener of the 2005 National Agreement.
The union vote was overwhelming in favor of the agreement, passing it by a 96 percent margin. As part of the 2005 National Agreement, the reopener focused on across-the-board wage increases and retiree medical benefits for Coalition-represented… Read more
posted on September 15th, 2008
UNAC/UHCP members are making terrific strides in contract negotiations. The bargaining team from the St. Francis Registered Nurses Association won a strong new contract that includes across-the-board wage increases, new resources to help nurses further upgrade their skills and education, and the creation of a new category rewarding nurses who earn a master’s degree. SFRNA members ratified the three-year agreement on September 9.
Meanwhile, negotiators from the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions and Kaiser reached… Read more
posted on September 15th, 2008
UNAC/UHCP members are making terrific strides in contract negotiations. The bargaining team from the St. Francis Registered Nurses Association won a strong new contract that includes across-the-board wage increases, new resources to help nurses further upgrade their skills and education, and the creation of a new category rewarding nurses who earn a master’s degree. SFRNA members ratified the three-year agreement on September 9.
Meanwhile, negotiators from the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions and Kaiser reached… Read more
posted on April 17th, 2008
Los Angeles, CA – The nearly 700 UNAC/UHCP members at St. Francis Medical Center are part of a special group of working people. They are among the more than 350,000 union members in Los Angeles County who will be renegotiating their union contracts this year. By working for a strong contract, the UNAC/UHCP members at St. Francis are part of a broad effort to keep the L.A. economy strong and vibrant.
From April 15… Read more
