US EditionTens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers begin 2-day strike
- More than 55,000 Los Angeles County workers plan a two-day strike starting Monday night.
- Union members cite alleged labor law violations by county management as the cause.
- The union alleges management refuses good faith bargaining and cites 44 specific practices.
- Over 55,000 members are involved, while the county cites $4 billion in sex assault claims.
- The planned walkout could disrupt county services for residents.
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About 55,000 Los Angeles County workers go on strike, pausing some services
Tens of thousands of people who work for Los Angeles County went on strike Monday night, consequently disrupting some public services. The members of labor union SEIU 721 walked off their jobs after 7 p.m. Monday in an effort to negotiate for a new and fair contract with the county. Promising not to impact law enforcement and first responder services, this strike could, however, pause services ranging from parks and libraries to healthcare and s…
Thousand of LA County Workers Set to Strike Over Alleged Unfair Practices
Thousands of Los Angeles County workers say they’ve had enough of the county’s alleged “rampant labor law violations” and expect to walk off their jobs at 7 p.m. April 28, the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU 721) has announced. The county has pushed back against the union’s allegations. Contract talks began between the county and union leaders in July 2024. The strike is designed to ensure that the union’s “messa…
Thousands of LACo Workers Set to Strike Monday Night
Los Angeles County public works employees, public and mental health professionals, social workers and parks and recreation staff were set to go on strike Monday evening, accusing the county of failing to fairly negotiate a new labor contract. More than 55,000 members of Service Employees International Union Local 721 are expected to go on strike at 7 p.m. Monday, possibly leading to disruptions in some services. The union says it will be the fir…
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