Pros
Kaiser will the around for the long haul. It has incredible potential to be the deliverer of the nation's single-payer-health plan. I believe in its future. You can transfer to a huge variety of other departments, regions and states. The schedules offered in a 24 hour facility can be exceedingly convenient. The benefits are worthy and it is precisely why I work here.
Cons
It seems that typical management prefers the ant-on-a-treadmill worker rather than the person who thinks about what they do, notes trends in errors and suggests how to make the work flow more efficient. You may not be well received if you speak up. I have witnessed too many instances of continued methodology which makes my department look good at the expense of the next department up the food chain. The larger the organization the larger the disorganization. I am sorry I am unable to help Kaiser improve efficiency. The Union is a double edged sword. Yes, it offers security, but it also shields those who are unworthy of it. Managers do not read(or abide) by the Union Contract unless a worker takes the contract and literally points to the paragraph in question. Combative stance with your co-worker(and your boss is a co-worker) is a bad stance. Nor does the Union support the direct language printed in black and white within the contract if they choose (with a wink from Kaiser management) to not do so. There is no where to go when this happens and trust has eroded here. Kaiser has not learned to hire intelligently. The work ethic can be embarrassing to observe.