For Immediate Release
Oct. 19. 2025
Contact:
Shane Burley
503-875-4228
sburley@ofnhp.org
PORTLAND, Ore.—Statement by Sarina Roher, president of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals, on the end of the five-day strike at 7 a.m., Oct. 19, but continuation of the fight for fairness:
“The strike may be over, but our fight for our patients and for fairness in healthcare is far from finished. What this strike proved was the incredible unity and courage of Kaiser healthcare workers, standing together with our community, other labor unions and our elected officials.
“Kaiser needs to come back to the table this week, ready to truly listen to the people who deliver the care. Our members’ clinical expertise is essential to safe, high-quality care, and they deserve to have a real voice in how that care is provided.
“Kaiser cannot fix its staffing and access crisis without competitive wages that retain and recruit the skilled professionals our patients depend on. Without that, wait times grow longer, outcomes worsen and the quality of care will suffer.
“It’s time for Kaiser to work with us, not against us, to meet this moment with the respect, fairness and real partnership that Oregon and Southwestern Washington patients and healthcare workers deserve.”
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