2012 Local Agreement - SEIU-UHW Healthcare Workers West

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 1st day of October, 2012 by and
between Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, The
Permanente Medical Group, Inc., and Southern California Permanente Medical Group
(collectively, “Employer”) and United Healthcare Workers-West (“Union”).
The parties hereto have agreed as follows:
WITNESSETH:
100 ARTICLE I – PURPOSE
101 It is the intent and purpose of the parties to set forth herein their Agreement
covering rates of pay, hours of work and conditions of employment for
Employees covered by this Agreement, to collaboratively work to provide high
quality, affordable service and care for patients and members, and to promote
harmonious relations between the Employer and the Union.
102 ARTICLE II – COURTEOUS AND RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIPS
103 The Union and the Employer, including all Kaiser Permanente managers,
supervisors, physicians, Employees, and Union staff, agree:
104 A. Treatment of One Another.
That ethical and fair treatment of one another is an integral part of
providing high quality patient care.
105 B. Regardless of Profession.
To treat one another, regardless of position or profession, with dignity,
respect and trust, and recognize and appreciate the individual contribution
each of us makes in our daily work.
106 C. Ensuring Courtesy.
To exhibit a personal, caring attitude toward each person with whom we
interact and do so in ways that ensure courtesy, compassion, kindness
and honesty.
107 D. Communication and Input.
To treat one another in the ways we want to be treated ourselves,
including clear communications of expectations regarding performance,
support of individual opportunities for growth, and provision of
opportunities for input into decisions when they impact people directly.
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