Thousands of health care workers represented by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals walked off the job Tuesday morning at Kaiser Permanente facilities across San Diego County. Nurses, pharmacists and other frontline staff are demanding safe staffing, fair pay, and improved benefits.

Outside Kaiser Permanente’s San Diego Medical Center, health care workers lined the sidewalks, bracing against strong winds, signs in hand.

“It doesn't matter whether we're pharmacists, nurses, physical therapists, or dietitians. We all have one goal. And our goal is to take care of our patients and to do it safely," said Neda Moghaddam, a Kaiser pharmacist.

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She said having enough staff and proper training is critical.

“We ask for training, we ask for bo

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