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Oakland's UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital health care workers to end strike on Monday

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Workers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland ended their strike on Monday after a federal judge ruled against the National Union of Healthcare Workers' motion for an injunction against UCSF's integration plan. This plan aims to merge hospital staff into the UCSF workforce, potentially nullifying union contracts and impacting the pay of around 2,500 employees. The union estimates that members could face a loss of about $10,000 in take-home pay due to increased contributions to health insurance and retirement benefits. UCSF hospital officials admit some workers may experience pay cuts but argue that they will benefit from a more valuable pension and comprehensive long-term benefits. A hearing is set for July 17 to determine if the integration process violates contractual agreements.

The union's leadership intends to continue its legal battle against the integration plan, which is scheduled to take effect on July 6. This conflict highlights ongoing tensions between healthcare workers and management over labor rights and compensation. The situation reflects broader challenges in the healthcare industry regarding employee integration and contract negotiations.

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