Morning Wire Kaiser Permanente Picketers & House Speaker Chaos | 10.5.23
Oct 5, 2023
Thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers walk off the job, demanding better wages and conditions in an unprecedented strike. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives faces chaos after the historic removal of Speaker McCarthy, leading to intense political maneuvering among GOP members. Additionally, even critics of Trump are questioning the severity of legal penalties he faces, raising concerns about fairness and public trust in the justice system. The intersection of labor rights and political turmoil makes for an engaging discussion.
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Largest Healthcare Strike
- 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers initiated the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history, impacting 13 million patients.
- The strike involves various support staff, but excludes most doctors and registered nurses.
Strike Demands
- Unions seek a 25% pay raise, retiree medical coverage, and other benefits for Kaiser Permanente workers.
- They cite inflation and the rising cost of living as justification for the substantial increase.
House Speaker Chaos
- The House of Representatives is in turmoil after Kevin McCarthy's removal as Speaker, a historic first.
- The battle to replace him involves Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan as potential candidates.