Kaiser Permanente Strike Resources
Below is a list of resources compiled by the Sunnyside Steward Council for ideas on support throughout our strike. Share the link to this page with your coworkers as well as any resources not on this list that you find helpful. We'll stand together, support each other, and win the contract we deserve!
Tip #1: Cut off as many unnecessary payments as possible. Examples include: Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Sirius FM, etc. You can resume them after.
Food
These links will allow for several different filters days of the week times, etc., to filter out what you are looking for. Find free groceries, fresh produce, and nutritious meals near you through Oregon Food Bank’s network of food pantries and meal sites. For school aged children you can apply for free or reduced price lunches for kids in school.
Baby Food
Help with Baby Food, Formula, or Diapers. Many food banks help with free baby food, formula, and diapers. They can also connect you to your local diaper bank. Ask your local food bank about free diapers and free baby formula. Also check into if you qualify for WIC. Your local Pregnancy Resource Center may also have formula and diapers.
Pet Food/Supplies
211 Info Community Resources (navigateresources.net).
Also check with your local animal shelters for food. Clark/Cowlitz/Portland food and medical care for pets.
Rent/Mortgage
Article on Mortgage Forbearance — What is mortgage forbearance? | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov).
Oregon rental assistance — Rental Assistance | ACCESS (accesshelps.org).
Washington HUD — Rental Help: Washington State | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Oregon HUD — Oregon | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
You can also borrow against your Vanguard 401k, just remember you will have to pay that back Log in to view your accounts | Vanguard.
Transportation
Try to carpool if you can, take public transportation, ride a bike.
Auto Loan Options — Worried about making your auto loan payments? Your lender may have options that can help | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov).
Credit unions usually allow a skip car payment , but you’ll need to call and talk with them about it.
Garbage / Water / Sewer / Natural Gas / Electricity / Telephone / Internet Services / Credit Card Payments / Student Loans
Contact your utility companies to let them know you may have to go on strike and ask about options for alternative payment plans. Avoid credit purchases and reduce your credit card debt if you can. You may rely on your credit card if you are on strike.
Oregon energy assistance Energy Assistance - Oregon Energy Fund.
Washington utility bills assistance Help With Your Utility Bills: Washington State | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Reduced price internet Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov).
Medication / Personal Products
Use your health insurance to stock up on medicines you need and personal products that you may need. Remember to use mail order pharmacy and if you can get the three-month supply of your medication for the lower cost.
For feminine products Planned Parenthood | Official Site. Your local food bank might have additional personal items like soap or toothpaste
Child Care Assistance
You may qualify for state assistance with childcare. It’s a good idea to apply now for these programs. Also check into to KP childcare assistance program through EAP.
Mental Health Resources
KP 24 hour Crisis line 1-866-453-3932 or 503-331-6425
KP Non Crisis Mental Health and Addiction Appointment/Message Line 503-249-3434
Benton County 1-888-232-7192
Clackamas County Crisis Line 503-655-8585
Clark and Skamania County Crisis Line 1-800-626-8137
Columbia County Crisis Line 503-397-5211
Cowlitz County Crisis Line 360-425-6064
Lane County (Whitebird) Crisis Line 541-681-4000
Marion County Crisis Line 503-585-4949
Multnomah County Crisis Line 503-988-4888
Polk County Crisis Line 503-623-9289 (after hours 503-581-5535)
Washington County Crisis Line 503-291-9111
Yamhill County Crisis Line 503-434-7523 (after hours 800-560-5535)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or 988
Text Crisis Line 741741 (text “help”)
Call to Safety 1-888-235-5333
Racial Equality Support Line 503-575-3764
Trans Hotline 1-877-565-8860
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+) 1-866-488-7386
First Responders support line 206-459-3020
Cop 2 Cop Support Line 1-866-262-2262
Veteran Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
Oregon Warmline 1-800-698-2392 (9am-11pm)
Washington Warmline 1-877-500-9297 (5-9pm Wed-Sat)
24 hr Friendship Line (60 years or older) 1-800-971-0016
Senior Loneliness Line 1-800-282-7035 or 503-200-1633
Spanish Language Helplines and Crisis Lines
Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
SAMHSA Helpline (in English and Spanish for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Support 1-800-622-4357)
El Programa Hispano-UNICA's Linea de Crisis (domestic violence) 503-232-4448 or 1-888-232-4448
Casa de Esperanza (bilingual domestic violence helpline) 651-772-1611
Supplement Your Income
Donate plasma (Google search donate plasma in your area)
Day Labor
Express Employment Jobs – Staffing Companies - Express Employment Professionals (expresspros.com)
Zip Recruiter Job Search - Millions of Jobs Hiring Near You | ZipRecruiter
Become a brand ambassador – Google search brand ambassador jobs
Seasonal work – Google search seasonal work, you’ll find many different ads you can apply for
Rides / Delivery (remember not to accept deliveries to KP facilities)
Uber Eats Uber Eats | Food Delivery and Takeout | Order Online from Restaurants Near You
Grub Hub Deliver Food & Earn Extra Cash | Grubhub Driver | Apply now!
Doordash Become a Dasher | Drive & Deliver with DoorDash | Alternative To Hourly Jobs
Instacart Instacart Shoppers - Work your way. Get paid. Make someone’s day
Amazon Flex Amazon Flex - US
Misc Jobs
Branded Surveys Sign Up | Branded Surveys (gobranded.com)
Mystery/Secret shopper secret shopper beaverton oregon (google.com),
Oregon Mystery Shopper Jobs - Second To None (second-to-none.com),
Washington Mystery Shopper Jobs - Second To None (second-to-none.com)Fetch rewards Fetch, #1 Rewards App, Earn Free Gift Cards, Have Fun, Save Money - Fetch
Carvertise Carvertise - Advertise On Uber, Lyft, and Grubhub Cars
Air B&B your car Turo car sharing marketplace | Rent the perfect car
Misc Ideas
Turn your saved up coins into cash! Cash in coins at Coinstar. Or contact your local bank to see if they have a coin exchange there too.
Redeem bottles and cans BottleDrop: Oregon’s Bottle & Can Return program. Fred Meyers may pay more for your bottle/can refund.
Join up Nextdoor and offer up babysitting services, house/yard keeping services, advertise your yard sale, etc.
Buy Nothing Project (6) Facebook.
Set up a personal Go Fund Me Home - GoFundMe.org.
Sell no longer used clothing or furniture Poshmark: Buy and sell fashion, home decor, beauty & more,
(6) Facebook Marketplace | FacebookHave a hobby or craft you love working on? Make an etsy shop or ebay store to turn that hobby into cash in your pocket!!
Crossing the strike line
· Union stewards will be on the strike line.
· If you cross our strike line management can (and probably will) re-assign you to any job duty at any location and if you refuse, you may be subject to the discovery process for insubordination.
· If you work from home and log in to KP computer during our strike, you are essentially crossing the virtual strike line. KP can (and probably will) tell you that you need to come into a clinic or hospital, and if you don't, you may be subject to the discovery process for insubordination.
· You’ll be welcomed on our line anytime. We’re stronger together and power in numbers on the line helps us quickly achieve the improvements we need to raise the standard of living for working families in a timely manner.
We care about you and your families,
Sunnyside Steward Council