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LA County strike averted after reaching agreement with union
County workers marched in downtown Los Angeles last week after voting to authorize a strike.
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SEIU 721
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The union representing 55,000 L.A. County workers said Tuesday it had reached an agreement with the county, averting a strike that would have shut down many public services.
What happened: SEIU 721 had authorized a strike for Oct. 10, claiming the county was not upholding its 2022 contract with its librarians, social workers, nurses and other employees. The union filed 20 unfair labor practice charges against the county, including claims that the county was contracting out union work.
Why was it called off: SEIU 721 president David Green said in a statement that it put the strike on hold after an emergency meeting with L.A. County CEO Fesia Davenport and L.A. County Board of Supervisors chair Lindsey Horvath.
What happens now: Horvath issued a statement saying the county CEO and labor union had signed "a negotiation framework that lays the groundwork for addressing outstanding issues."
Background: Last year, L.A. city workers represented by the same union staged a one day strike while bargaining for a new contract.
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