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LA County Workers Could Walk Off Job In October After Authorizing Strike
Union workers approved their contract two years ago, receiving a 12% raise and new healthcare and childcare benefits.
September 25, 2024
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County's service workers could walk off the job in October if they're unable to hammer out a contract with county officials.
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Service Workers International Union members voted to authorize a strike starting on Oct. 10 if progress on their contract negotiations aren't made by that time, meaning that more than 55,000 workers could walk off the job. The strike would impact the vast spectrum of departments that include hospital workers, public works and even the coroner's office.
Impassioned speeches from angry union leaders took to the stage on Tuesday to accuse county leaders of violating some parts of their current contract and for dragging their feet when negotiating a new one.
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