PORTLAND, Ore. — As of Monday, unionized health care workers at Oregon and southwest Washington Kaiser Permanente facilities are set to move ahead with a planned strike that will start Tuesday morning and last the rest of the week.

During the strike, Kaiser's hospitals, medical/dental offices and pharmacies will remain open. Some patients may need to shift their appointments from in-person to virtual, and some may need to reschedule certain appointments or procedures.

In September, 97% of Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP) members voted to authorize a strike with the support of the Alliance of Healthcare Unions . The walk-out will involve registered nurses; professionals including social workers, cancer counselors, audiologists, physical therapists and me

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