This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA.
AHS Food and Nutrition management is considering replacing cashiers in our cafeterias at Highland and other facilities with self-serve kiosks. This plan not only poses significant challenges—like the fact that many fresh prepared foods don’t scan and barcodes often fail—but it would also eliminate multiple jobs.
Recently, a petition went around demanding management withdraw their proposal. Unsurprisingly, the petition had widespread support. Everyone agrees: we don’t want to see our coworkers laid off, especially those who greet us with a friendly smile when we grab a bite to eat. Offering cashiers alternative roles, like cook, simply isn’t enough—they deserve to keep their current jobs!
Let’s stand together to protect our team, because when one job is at risk, all our jobs are in jeopardy.
Click here to read the article printed in the 02-12-25 Healthcare Newsletter
