Kaiser Strikes Amid AI Measures and Contract Disputes
Strike occurs Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Oakland and Bay Area centers.
Union blocks AI measures and seeks layoff protections during contract talks.
Complaints focus on clinical screening changes and an app replacing clinician triage.
Therapist Jess Metzinger says 15-minute call replaced by yes/no questions.
Kaiser says facilities stay open with contingency plans and reschedule elective appointments.
Management highlights AI and $200M settlement as support tools.
Strike follows 30,000-worker stoppage and $2.8M DOL penalty.
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