Healthcare workers at Sutter Lakeside and seven other Northern California Sutter hospitals, have voted 96% to strike, citing “bad faith bargaining” by Sutter executives. The union announced the approval Friday, with no strike dates set as bargaining continues on Thursday and Friday. Union members feel compelled to strike due to management’s refusal to address working conditions and short staffing, which they say impacts patient care. They criticize CEO Warner Thomas’s 2023 salary, alleging prioritization of executive pay over staffing and patient care.