Jason Gillard Highlights Kaiser Strike on The Sarah Silverman Podcast

January 11, 2025 January 11, 2025

Editorial Staff

Kaiser Social Worker Highlights Strike on Popular Podcast

In a recent episode of The Sarah Silverman Podcast, Kaiser social worker Jason Gillard reached out to bring wider attention to the ongoing Kaiser strike. During his call, Gillard emphasized the workers' demands, stating: “We just want what everyone else has, and we’re having to fight so hard.”

Comedian and podcast host Sarah Silverman responded with support, sharing her insights from her own experiences with strikes. She remarked:

All I can really offer is encouragement. You’re fighting the good fight. And what you do is crucial – now more than ever. And, you absolutely must be compensated like any other vital health care professional.

Jesus Christ, I know this Kaiser strike has been going on a while.

As somebody who is in the Writers Guild and SAG strikes that went on for a really long time as well, physically showing up and picketing helps … in terms of your mental health, I think it really helps. One, the solidarity…. And two, and I’m not kidding, the exercise. I would look at my steps after picketing and I was like, "whoa!”

The full podcast can be accessed on iTunes and Spotify.

Updates on Kaiser Negotiations and Strike Activities

Bargaining Update
Negotiations with Kaiser, initially disrupted due to wildfires, are set to resume on Thursday, January 16.

Town Hall Update
The all-member Town Hall meeting has been rescheduled to 10 a.m. Sunday, January 19, and will take place via Zoom.

Picket Line Update
Plans to return to the picket lines on Monday remain tentative, contingent on wildfire conditions and air quality assessments. Below are resources for those affected: