About Us

Overview

During the 2005 National Bargaining, Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition agreed that in order to adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment, innovative investments in partnerships, people and technologies would be required.

Not only were tuition reimbursement and educational leave policies enhanced but a new educational training trust was established with the goal of creating a culture that values and invests in lifelong learning and enhanced career development opportunities for represented employees.

The Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust and newly negotiated workforce development benefits are products of labor-management efforts by the Coalition, Kaiser Permanente and your Union. In partnership we look forward to assisting you in reaching your career goals at Kaiser Permanente!

Who is Ben Hudnall?

Ben Hudnall was a tireless advocate for organized labor and Kaiser Permanente's Labor Management Partnership. Ben was a trusted advisor and leader in the Partnership since its founding in 1996. Among his many accomplishments, Ben spearheaded the 2005 KP HealthConnect Effects Bargaining Agreement assuring thousands of Partnership-represented employees could choose retraining for other KP jobs if the initiative caused the elimination of their jobs. Ben was an unwavering supporter of education and career advancement. The Trust was named in his honor to further acknowledge his dedication to workers.