On Saturday, the Hawaii union says it is "standing in solidarity with our Union Coalition brothers and sisters throughout the nation. Although our local contract does not expire until November 30, the National Labor Relations Board decision that Kaiser has engaged in bad faith bargaining may allow us to take work actions such as striking prior to the expiration of our local contracts. "



The Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 50/ Hawaii Nurses' Association represents about a thousand members; roughly 800 of them are registered nurses, and the rest are respiratory therapists, home health RNs, and patient care coordinators, and clinical coordinators.