Los Angeles City Workers Prepare to Go on Strike, Promising to Disrupt City Operations

Thousands of Los Angeles City Workers to Go on Strike

Thousands of Los Angeles city workers, represented by SEIU Local 721, are set to go on strike for at least 24 hours on Tuesday. The workers are protesting against city administrators for not addressing employee resources and not hiring more staff. The union claims that there are unfair labor practices restricting employee and union rights. Around 11,000 workers are expected to participate in the strike.

Union Calls for City to Come Back to Negotiating Table

SEIU Local 721, a union representing workers in Los Angeles, has announced plans to shut down the city in protest. The union's executive director and president, David Green, stated that the workers are fed up and have reached a breaking point. The union is calling for the city to come back to the negotiating table for the benefit of the city.

Protest Against "Bad Faith Bargaining"

According to reports, a protest is being organized by various city workers in response to what they perceive as "bad faith bargaining" by city officials. The protest, which will involve more than 30 strike lines, will include sanitation workers, mechanics, traffic officers, engineers, and other employees. The workers are expressing their dissatisfaction with the way negotiations have been conducted and are taking a collective action to make their concerns heard.

Vacancies in Sanitation Department and Violation of Law

The article discusses the ongoing issue of vacancies in the sanitation department, with over 900 positions currently unfilled. The spokesperson for the department criticizes the administrators in City Hall for being out of touch and not addressing the problem. The spokesperson calls for the administrators to come back to the table and address the issue, as well as listen to the concerns of the public. The article also mentions that there will be a city-wide strike to highlight the fact that the city has violated the law and needs to take action.

Possible Service Disruptions and Mayor's Support

Los Angeles residents may face service disruptions on Tuesday due to a planned strike by city workers. The strike, organized by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), could affect various services, including trash pickup and security at Los Angeles Airport. Picket lines are expected to form around 4:00 a.m., with workers gathering at City Hall for a march and rally at 11:00 a.m.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, expressed her support for city workers and their importance to the local economy. She stated that negotiations with the SEIU 721 union have been ongoing since January and that the city is committed to reaching fair contracts. Mayor Bass assured that officials are available around the clock to make progress in the negotiations.