Kaiser Permanente Strike Resources

Written By SEIU Local 49

Below is a list of resources compiled by the Sunnyside Steward Council for ideas on support throughout our strike. Share the link to this page with your coworkers as well as any resources not on this list that you find helpful. We'll stand together, support each other, and win the contract we deserve!

Tip #1: Cut off as many unnecessary payments as possible. Examples include: Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Sirius FM, etc. You can resume them after.

Food

These links will allow for several different filters days of the week times, etc., to filter out what you are looking for. Find free groceries, fresh produce, and nutritious meals near you through Oregon Food Bank’s network of food pantries and meal sites.  For school aged children you can apply for free or reduced price lunches for kids in school. 

Baby Food

Help with Baby Food, Formula, or Diapers. Many food banks help with free baby food, formula, and diapers. They can also connect you to your local diaper bank. Ask your local food bank about free diapers and free baby formula. Also check into if you qualify for WIC. Your local Pregnancy Resource Center may also have formula and diapers.

Pet Food/Supplies

211 Info Community Resources (navigateresources.net).

Also check with your local animal shelters for food. Clark/Cowlitz/Portland food and medical care for pets.

Rent/Mortgage

Transportation

Try to carpool if you can, take public transportation, ride a bike. 

Auto Loan Options — Worried about making your auto loan payments? Your lender may have options that can help | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov).

Credit unions usually allow a skip car payment , but you’ll need to call and talk with them about it.

Garbage / Water / Sewer / Natural Gas / Electricity / Telephone / Internet Services / Credit Card Payments / Student Loans

Contact your utility companies to let them know you may have to go on strike and ask about options for alternative payment plans. Avoid credit purchases and reduce your credit card debt if you can.  You may rely on your credit card if you are on strike.

Medication / Personal Products

Use your health insurance to stock up on medicines you need and personal products that you may need.  Remember to use mail order pharmacy and if you can get the three-month supply of your medication for the lower cost.

For feminine products Planned Parenthood | Official Site. Your local food bank might have additional personal items like soap or toothpaste

Child Care Assistance

You may qualify for state assistance with childcare. It’s a good idea to apply now for these programs. Also check into to KP childcare assistance program through EAP.

Mental Health Resources

  • KP 24 hour Crisis line 1-866-453-3932 or 503-331-6425

  • KP Non Crisis Mental Health and Addiction Appointment/Message Line 503-249-3434

  • Benton County 1-888-232-7192

  • Clackamas County Crisis Line 503-655-8585

  • Clark and Skamania County Crisis Line 1-800-626-8137

  • Columbia County Crisis Line 503-397-5211

  • Cowlitz County Crisis Line 360-425-6064

  • Lane County (Whitebird) Crisis Line 541-681-4000

  • Marion County Crisis Line 503-585-4949

  • Multnomah County Crisis Line 503-988-4888

  • Polk County Crisis Line 503-623-9289 (after hours 503-581-5535)

  • Washington County Crisis Line 503-291-9111

  • Yamhill County Crisis Line 503-434-7523 (after hours 800-560-5535)

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or 988

  • Text Crisis Line 741741 (text “help”)

  • Call to Safety 1-888-235-5333

  • Racial Equality Support Line 503-575-3764

  • Trans Hotline 1-877-565-8860

  • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+) 1-866-488-7386

  • First Responders support line 206-459-3020

  • Cop 2 Cop Support Line 1-866-262-2262

  • Veteran Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255

  • Oregon Warmline 1-800-698-2392 (9am-11pm)

  • Washington Warmline 1-877-500-9297 (5-9pm Wed-Sat)

  • 24 hr Friendship Line (60 years or older) 1-800-971-0016

  • Senior Loneliness Line 1-800-282-7035 or 503-200-1633

  • Spanish Language Helplines and Crisis Lines

  • Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454

  • SAMHSA Helpline (in English and Spanish for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Support 1-800-622-4357)

  • El Programa Hispano-UNICA's Linea de Crisis (domestic violence) 503-232-4448 or 1-888-232-4448

  • Casa de Esperanza (bilingual domestic violence helpline) 651-772-1611  

Supplement Your Income

Donate plasma (Google search donate plasma in your area)

Day Labor

Rides / Delivery (remember not to accept deliveries to KP facilities)

Misc Ideas

  • Turn your saved up coins into cash! Cash in coins at Coinstar. Or contact your local bank to see if they have a coin exchange there too.

Crossing the strike line

·       Union stewards will be on the strike line.

·       If you cross our strike line management can (and probably will) re-assign you to any job duty at any location and if you refuse, you may be subject to the discovery process for insubordination.

·       If you work from home and log in to KP computer during our strike, you are essentially crossing the virtual strike line.  KP can (and probably will) tell you that you need to come into a clinic or hospital, and if you don't, you may be subject to the discovery process for insubordination.

·      You’ll be welcomed on our line anytime. We’re stronger together and power in numbers on the line helps us quickly achieve the improvements we need to raise the standard of living for working families in a timely manner.

·      Kaiser 2023 Strike Pledge — SEIU Local 49 (seiu49.org)

We care about you and your families,

Sunnyside Steward Council

SEIU Local 49 http://www.seiu49.org
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