In Oregon, Kaiser Permanente security guards are employed by Kaiser, not by a contractor. They are unionized and here is a short chart of just some of the difference this makes.
Dave Johnson | Posted 05.06.2008 | Business
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Dave Johnson | Posted 05.07.2008 | Business